Lake Linganore Transfers Roads to Frederick County System
The Frederick County road program advances Lake Linganore toward public operation by transferring select roads from the private association to the county system. Persistent disrepair and isolation prompted the move, with Summerfield already accepted and additional Lake Linganore roads set to join after meeting county criteria.
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Frederick County
Lake Singanore
Lake Linganore
Summerfield
Power Struggle for Frederick Delegation Chair Revised
Roy Meachum reports on Frederick's General Assembly delegation chair race pitting Anita Stup against Sen. John Derr and the retiring James E. McClellan with party dynamics and seniority at stake. The column also notes Bruce Bereano's federal mail fraud conviction as part of broader political realignments.
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General Assembly
Anita Stup
Sen
John Derr
James E. McClellan
McClellan
Doc
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Anita
Derr
Stup
GOP
Tom Hattery
Louise Snodgrass
Sue Hecht
Dr. McClellan
Mr. Derr
Mrs. S
Dr McClellan
McDonalds loses Beijing site to Li Ka shing plan
McDonalds opened a 1992 Beijing restaurant near Tiananmen Square, then faced eviction as Li Ka shing’s Oriental Plaza project overtook the site. Beijing officials urged relocation to space in the new complex after a three year wait, despite existing leases.
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McDonald's
Hamburger
China
Beijing
Tiananmen Square
Hong Kong
Li Ka-shing
Oriental Plaza
Chinese business climate risks alienating foreign investors
B J Cutler argues that Chinese officials impose heavy permits and taxes on foreigners, undermining confidence in a system where state firms win oil leases and large debts go unpaid. He notes Lehman Brothers suits against Chinese state companies, and warns that China needs $500 billion in foreign investment to modernize, or risk self-defeat.
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Lehman Brothers
U.S
New York
London
Lehman
Beijing
B.J. Cutler
Scripps Howard News Service
Frederick deer hunt opens as season begins amid plentiful reports
The Frederick six day deer season opened with deer reportedly plentiful and hunting on snow again legal. A five day 1943 period saw 11 ducks bagged. Lt James B Thomas visited family in College Park then left for the South Pacific. Water level at Fishing Creek dam rose about three feet after late November rain. Garrett and Allegany counties faced heavy snowfall and road closures with 50 National Guardsmen activated to help clear U S 40. Frederick Police loaned a 1974 Volvo sedan for cruiser use. Gov Thomas Johnson High School reached the semis on WBAL It Academic with John Shaughnessy Doug Powell and Sally Spero. Preston Long, High’s night manager, was shot in the upper chest behind East Patrick Street store by three unknown assailants. he survived and reported the assailants said they planned to kill him.
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Frederick
Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
Wbal-Tv
John Shaughnessy
Doug Powell
Sally Spero
Preston Long
High's
East Patrick Street
Mr. Long
Interstates Should Adopt 65 MPH Limit Says Local Driver
Samuel R. Dorsey of Mount Airy urges Maryland SHA district engineer Douglas R. Rose to set 65 mph on interstates, citing 85th percentile speed guidelines and comparisons with surrounding states. He notes most travelers observe 65 in Maryland and Florida and reports few drive 55 on interstates.
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Douglas R. Rose
State Highway Administration
Middletown
Maryland
Florida
SHA
Public calls for baseball reform after 1994 events
A columnist decries the 1994 World Series turmoil, urging a non‑hierarchical baseball commissioner, reinstatement of contracts or fair pay, and inviting under‑contract players to spring training or else seek work abroad. He argues owners and players owe apologies and emphasizes roots from Little League to the majors.
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Japan
South America
Mexico
Public complains about national game and school tax policy
A reader named Doris Gaither from Frederick argues that public sport should be the nation’s game and criticizes tax increases for school construction. She recalls a Pennsylvania tax used years ago and expresses concern over funding while living on a limited income.
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Pennsylvania
GENE BOWERS Questions over Frederick County school space
The letter by Gene Bowers questions overcrowding statistics at Frederick County schools. He critiques planning decisions and redistricting, proposes portable classrooms and better use of existing buildings, and challenges funding for new schools. He cites Hayward Road and East Frederick Elementary as focal points and argues against large capital outlays.
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Frederick County
East Frederick
Board of Education
Hayward Road
School Board
Church Street
Frederick Community College
Tech Park
School tax proposal framed as extra levy idea
A parent respond to school funding asks that the proposed additional levy be labeled a school tax. The note suggests clarity in naming to reflect its purpose and avoid confusion.
Panel clears Rhoderick of conflict claim
Reader voices disappointment at Frederick Post headlines and ethics ruling. criticizes strict enforcement only when convenient and calls for Rhoderick to sever ties with Harris, Smariga & Assoc or resign. argues failure to disclose conflict before the election misled voters.
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Frederick Post
Rhoderick
Frederick County Ethics Commission
Harris, Smariga & Assoc
Goldstein thanks Maryland voters after election win
Louis L. Goldstein expresses gratitude for the voters support, pledging to meet four-year challenges as Maryland state comptroller with experience and enthusiasm. He wishes continued success, good health, and happiness to the electorate.
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