Last chance for Frederick residents to address Annapolis delegation
Frederick County voters are urged to attend a mass public forum at Winchester Hall on Saturday to voice concerns ahead of the January session. Delegation leaders brief residents on issues including a proposed 1 percent real property transfer tax for schools and equitable state school funding, with testimony rules and prior examples of bills sparked by citizen input.
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Winchester Hall
Frederick
Frederick County
Annapolis
Ceresville Mansion
Jack Derr
Tps
Noot
Sen. Derr
Frederick Ymca
Way Station
Sen Derr
Portrait of a killer ponders fear and faith after Heath tragedy
The Paducah Sun reviews the Heath High School shooting by 14 year old Michael Carneal, detailing the killer’s boyish face, the weapons seized from a neighbor’s garage, and community reactions. It notes forgiveness from locals, recalls prior incidents, and questions gun safety and prevention.
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Poducah
McCracken County Sherif
Frank Augustus
Heath
Benjamin Strong
Michael
Bible Belt
New York Times
Alaska
Mississippi
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Kentucky
Bill Bond
Ohio River
Paducah
West Paducah
Lfe
Signy
Carneal
Maryland
Clinton’s follow through falters on key policy goals
Abn McFeathers reports on President Clinton’s struggle to secure congressional support for renewing authority to negotiate trade treaties, keep troops in Bosnia past June, and push NATO expansion. The piece argues his delayed follow through across education, race, China, Russia, campaign finance reform, Social Security and climate policy risks historic judgment, portraying him as a clever cheerleader who leaves the field at halftime.
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Clinton
Congress
Bosnia
NATO
Hungary
Czech Republic
Poland
Europe
Race Commission
Bush
Gulf
Persian Gulf
Saddam Hussein
China
Mies
Russia
Rus
Sia
America
Abn McFeathers
White House
Senypa Hewand News
Sereto
Maryland Farmers Reelect State Grange Leader At Annapolis
Hundreds of Maryland farmers retired home from Annapolis after reelecting Edward F. Holter of Middletown as master of the State Grange and adopting 25 resolutions including one endorsing the Marshall Plan for European recovery. Frederick City Engineer W Raymond Walter cited material shortages as the main obstacle to adding street lighting in new city areas. Hood College faculty auction raised over 250 dollars for World Student Service Fund, selling 45 items. A Pearl Harbor memorial program was held at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Frederick County students and teachers received various recognitions, including participation in career and crafts programs, with names of several locals listed.
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Annapolis
Edward F. Holter
Middletown
Frederick
W Raymond Walter
Phyllis Muir
Teaneck
N.J
Hood College
World Student Service Fund
WSSF
Pearl Harbor
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Frederick County
Joint Veterans Council
Earl T. Rosensteel
Charles H. Smelser
Judy Ann Blank
Branda Rose Hess
Jacqueline Long
Magaly Green
Sara McHenry
Frances Rothenhoefer
Leesa K. Smith
Kathy Miller
Woodsboro
Thurmont Liquor License Sparked by Big Business Pressure
John E. Firor voices disgust over Thurmont Sheetz beer and wine license granted despite local opposition. He cites lobbying, early construction, and banners near Catoctin High School plus alleged marketing by volume and parking lot disturbances. Firor calls for scrutiny of the Frederick County Liquor Board decisions.
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Thurmont
Sheetz Corporation
Sheetz
Fredenck County Liquor Board
Church Street
Catoctin High School
Tide of accusations hits Blaine Young at political dinner
A letter criticizes Democrats and Blaine Young after his presence at a November 8 fundraiser with Ollie North at Walkersville Fire Hall. The writer mocks party honesty and rails against multiple political “gates” while urging alignment with Republicans and challenging Democratic figures.
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Blaine Young
Democrats
Young
Friends
Paul Stull
Walkersville
Ollie North
Mr. Young
Rostenkowski
PNC
Union
IRS
Arington Cemetery
Clinton
Gore
McCurry
Babbitt
Breaner
West
Renn
Louis Freeh
Democratic National Committee
Central Democratic Committee of Maryland
Mike McCurry
Letters to the Editor from John McCurdy Monrovia
A brief letter heading from John McCurdy in Monrovia presents opinions in a United States context. The readable fragment hints at a civic viewpoint within a local newspaper’s letters page.
Retarded men buy own house headline reader outrage
A reader criticizes The Fredericks Post for using the term retarded in a Dee. 2 issue, calling the headline disrespectful and outdated. The letter urges the paper to stop using such language and to model respectful discourse for students.
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Fredericks Post
Taxpayer cost debated over Jeff Foxworthy booking
Michael Strausbough and Greg Berezuk voice concern about a 60 000 plus taxpayer outlay for the Jeff Foxworthy event at the Weinberg Center in Frederick. They cite donated marquee and scrim, volunteer hours, and a rental-cost survey as support for their critique of the board and Chaney.
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Frederick
Weinberg Center
Fredericktowne Players
Beneath My Wings Productions
Weinberg
Sharpe
Jeff Foxworthy
Criticism at Frederick News-Post Debate Over Insult Claim
A reader recounts Baerbel Sharpe chiding them for calling Ms Chaney incredibly stupid and urges a prompt public apology. The exchange mentions Weinberg Center Board members and the intent behind the phrase, noting the author’s high regard for Chaney and the board.
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Baerbel Sharpe
Kim] Chaney
Frederick News-Post
Ms. Chaney
Sharpe
Tean
Weinberg Center
Improbable Friendship Provokes Klan Critique In Letter
Gail C. Lovery of Middletown blasts a recent article titled An Improba ble Friendship, challenging readers to overlook Klan racism. She notes Roger Kelly’s pictured association with a Black man does not excuse the Klan’s agenda and urges heightened scrutiny of bigotry.
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Lara
Roger Kelly
Letters to the Editor The Frederick News Post policy notice
The Frederick News Post invites letters exclusive to the paper, requires signers with home address and phone numbers, and notes abridgement for space. They list mailing and fax addresses and an email for submissions, warning about high volume and possible non publication.
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Fredenck News Post
Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick St
P.O- Box
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Fredesicknewspost.com
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