Not a horse race Frederick and Montgomery County students
Frederick County seniors averaged 1054 on the combined math and verbal tests, up 16 points from last year, while Montgomery County seniors averaged 1092 the highest in 23 years, up 14 points. Middletown led in the ranking by total average score at 1.085 with 65 percent testing.
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Frederick
Montgomery County
Frederick County
Brunswick High School
Singanore
Thomas Johnson
Catoctin High
Middletown
Walkersville
Frederick High
Maryland
Associated Press
Frederick County charter questions in a 20th century mood
Carl Harbaugh argues for a county executive and charter government in Frederick County. He cites pay raises, school board referendum attempts, and inconsistent notices, criticizing the board of commissioners for elitism and lack of long range public safety planning. He urges a directly elected executive and a more accountable system with input from residents.
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Board of County Commissioners
Ferr
BOCC
Fife
Manly
Alfone
Dois
Noack
Grn
Ballenger Creek
Frederick County
Board of Education
Board of Commissioners
Incl
Frederick Cenants
Receivership in DC framed as clemency not rape
The piece depicts the 1995 move to place DC under a financial control board as clemency rather than assault on democracy. It quotes Marion Barry and Jesse Jackson condemning the transfer of power, notes protests at the White House, and argues federal funding has flooded the city while local governance deteriorates.
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Clinton
District of Columbia
Hizzoner Marion Barry
Financial Control Board
Jesse Jackson
Jackson
North Car
Louis Farrakhan
Libya
Traq
Capitol Building
Labor Day
Washington Post
Fost
Uncle Sam
Washington, D.C
Barry
Chicago
Washington
Newspaper Enterprise Assoc
Magistrates push longer terms to curb jail crowding
Frederick County faces jail crowding as judges extend sentences for repeat offenders. Sheriff Guy Anders proposes inmate road work to clear the jail of older inmates. Weather delays at Staley Park carnival feature band, bingo, pony rides to raise funds for park facilities. A group from the 40 and 8 attends the American Legion convention in New York. Farmers report a violent windstorm amid recent heat followed by storms. Skyline Engineers completes restoration work atop All Saints Church steeple. Eastalco Aluminum denied plans to pull permit for a third potline amid local opposition. Frederick city explains failure to meet July 2 clean water standards under federal rules.
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Frederick County
Guy Anders
Staley Park
S. Fenton Harris
Frederick
State Water Resources Administration
Lawful bike safety in Maryland for children under 12
The Frederick Post photo titled Slow cruise shows two under twelve riding a single bicycle without helmets. Maryland law requires helmets for children under 12 and safety guidance stresses not riding two people on one bike.
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Frederick Post
Maryland
Campaign finance reform urged in Congress this year
The letter argues for nonpartisan reform to curb campaign money and limit influence from special interests. It supports the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act proposed by Senators McCain and Feingold, urging quick action so reforms take effect for the 1998 fall elections and restricts funds flowing to national parties.
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Congress
John McCain
Arizona
Russell Feingold
Wisconsin
Common Cause
Grass Tools
Campaign finance reform urged in letters to the editor
Letters advocate banning foreign money from American elections and ending mailing advantages for incumbents. Readers urge closing loopholes and clearer rules, urging citizens to contact senators and representatives. Notes express conflict over using a political postage stamp for personal mail and call the practice psychologically manipulative. George C. Luh rs Monrovia mentioned.
Local web space award sparks debate in Frederick County
CHET KRESIAK argues the Frederick County Public School system should use local web developers for free pages instead of the Family Education Network. He cites community service and economic impact, noting schools already rely on out-of-town firms for photos and fund raising.
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Frederick County
Family Education
News-Pr Est
First class concern over a fund-raising appeal
A letter requests feedback on a practice causing the writer considerable distress and potential harm. The author mentions seven parties seeking contributions and donations, enclosing an envelope labeled first class. The piece notes worry about the impact of such solicitations.
Prayer in schools: a call for reintroducing faith
Larry Davis argues that crime in cities justifies allowing religion and prayer in school curricula. He claims daily student time at school supports this shift and believes a little prayer would benefit all.
Historic Paint of Rocks station and tower memory
Barbara Hipkins of Tramsville defends the Paint of Rocks train station and its historic character. She recalls waiting for steam engines and Budd cars in the late 1940s and 1950s, questions the term freak used by Walker Smith, and laments the destruction of the nearby tower while defending local history and identity.
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Walker Smith
Rocks
Letters to the Frederick News-Post for publication
Readers are invited to submit signed letters to The Frederick News-Post. Include writer name address and a daytime phone. Space limits mean not all letters are published. submissions may be faxed mailed or emailed to the editor.
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Fredenck News-Post
Jeters
News
Wriers
Comes of Lanars
Frederick News-Post
Patrick St
P.O
Frederick
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