D C Voting Rights Amendment Dies Quietly in 1985
The 1978 joint resolution to treat Washington D C as a state failed to win ratification by enough states. Only 16 of 38 were ratified in seven years, ending the effort to grant D C more federal representation. The piece cites 23rd and 1974 home rule milestones and discusses political dynamics and racial factors in the defeat.
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D.C Statehood Debate Seen as Dead for Now
The piece argues that the District of Columbia statehood amendment failed to gain broad legislative approval and notes that only Michigan joined with Republicans in one chamber. It contends most state legislatures are Democratic and suggests alternatives, like federal carve outs, would enfranchise D.C. residents without full statehood. It concludes the statehood idea is largely dead, unlikely to recur soon.
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Custodians Speak Up On Training And Pay In Schools
A Frederick High School lead custodian responds to letter on underpaid staff and notes custodians need training like secretaries. Shrine Circus supporters thanked for aiding underprivileged children. Readers praise teachers and local volunteers, while praising and critiquing media coverage of youth sports teams and sponsorships.
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Farm Bureau gains in Frederick County drive
About 140 new members enrolled in the Frederick County Farm Bureau campaign begun five weeks earlier, aiming for 450 total with a hoped 200 increase as Wilbert L. Smith and Jesse W. Burrall canvass the county. Doctors Brandfield and Schoolman plan winter graduate work at Penn and Maryland. An oratorical contest by the New Market WCTU features Edith Broadhurst Mildred Betson Eva Andrews Helen Schwartz Alma Hartman Bernice Roderick.
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Fire drill and Elks notices color Frederick news
Twenty years ago a three story Rosemont Avenue house near Fort Detrick was slated for an all day firefighting exercise with four Frederick fire companies. The event demonstrated basic tactics and high expansion foam, funded by Sanner Realty Company. Also, Glade Valley Grange held its corn and hot dog roast at the Crum home with 115 attendees, speaker H. Bryce Hopkins discussed the Farmers Home Administration. Frederick youths Kaye Grossnickle and Howard F. Deterding won Elks scholarships at the district convention, with other recipients listed. Michael Clements, 12, was rescued after being swept into an open sewage pipe during a flash flood. two teens pulled him free and he was treated for minor injuries.
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Tween acne not from dad’s ways shared to reader
Dr Robert Wallace answers Anna of Taneytown noting heredity may pass acne to a son while dismissing the idea that the bar habit at conception causes acne. The reader cites a 14 or 15 year onset and current treatment at age 36. The writer and respondent reference a Frederick Post article for context.
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