Gubernatorial spending in Maryland and its implications
Analysis notes Parris Glendening spent 5.25 million to defeat Ellen Sauerbrey, who used 1.83 million and still lost. The piece contrasts fund use, suggests public funding in campaigns, and questions whether equal financing would have altered the result. It previews further gubernatorial coverage.
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Parris Glendening
Ellen Sauerbrey
Glendening
Glendening Need To Spend So Much More Than Mrs. Sauerbrey
Mr. Glendening
Spoiling victors by self destructive chutzpah in politics
A columnist laments post election ugliness at local and national levels. He cites Montgomery County executives firing 13 department heads, GOP leaders under scrutiny, and a brutal Maryland senatorial primary led by Ruthann Aron. The piece warns reform faces resistance and public trust erodes amid partisan theatrics.
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Rome
Caesars
Rockville
Montgomery County
Douglas Duncan
Montgomery
Duncan
Jesse Helms
Newt Gingrich
Phil Gramm
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Helms
North Carolina
Charles Percy
House of Representatives
Russia
Gingrich
Capitol Hill
House
Mr. Gingrich
Maryland
Paul Sarbanes
Gramm
Brock
Sarbanes
Annapolis
Ms. Aron
Chutzpa
Money, Time, and Happiness in Wealth
The piece argues money buys time and may affect happiness, noting rich people can pay others to handle tasks. It contrasts personal time value, recounts the author’s morning commute with a limousine rider, and ends with envy over cheaper gas. The narrator resents others who save time through wealth.
Saving Time With Money: Andy Rooney On Efficiency
Andy Rooney muses on spending to save time, noting simple acts like shoeshine, gutter cleaning, taxis, and errands. He argues wealth enables faster living, from banking by mail to two papers on Saturdays and paying for services that save minutes. He stresses time as a precious asset.
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New York City
Margie
Tribune Media Services Inc
Frederick Post veteran Louis Cole marks 35 years at paper
Louis N. Cole Sr. of 17 W Fifth St began his 35th year at The Frederick Post as linotype mechanical foreman helping compose the first edition. He received a sizable purse from fellow employees in memory of long service. Mrs Cassell Jr. and her husband’s parents, Mr. and Mrs Miller B Cassell, visited Frederick to meet the family as she prepares to join her husband in the city.
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Frederick Post
Louis N. Cole Sr
Fifth St
Linotype Mechanical
Post
Mr. Cole
Miller B. Cassell Jr
London
Frederick County
Frederick
Miller B. Cassell
South St
Frederick Chamber set to push progress at 63rd annual meeting
The Frederick Chamber of Commerce installed new officers at its 63rd annual meeting and dinner dance at Fort Detrick Officers Club. Incoming president William L. Haugh succeeds outgoing head Donald C. Linter as Pegg Pilgram and Curtis Bowen share honors for Operation Town Action. State Police announce promotions across ranks including Bosley Harbaugh Frey Shrum Hiltner and others.
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Frederick
Deer management proposal sparks Frederick County debate
County residents spar over deer policy with proposals to restrict hunting, relocate deer away from urban areas, fence them in large enclosures, or allow their continued thriving. Advocates urge protections while opponents cite food supply and public safety concerns.
Don t Let Them Live Frederick County Deer Hunt Stance
The writer argues against hunting restrictions in Frederick County citing overabundant deer, deer adaptation, and meat needs. They claim government reserves hunting spots and that humans can be effective deer predators. Some favor restrictions, suggesting other animals as predators and the need for hunting areas.
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Frederick County
Loss of Frederick County chief of operations praised
A letter laments the dismissal of Karl W. Bickel from the Frederick County Sheriff's Office. It notes his leadership in the 1994 disappearance and murder case of Al and Ruth Koenig, commends his professionalism and staff, and expresses deep appreciation while calling his departure a great loss to Frederick County citizens.
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Karl W. Bickel
Frederick County
Opposition to Death Penalty Sparks Letter Debate
A letter to the editor argues against capital punishment, urging consideration of secondary victims. The writer challenges Ron Polesky's facts, noting that while execution may not help the primary victim, families deserve reflection. The piece questions the claimed $2.5 million cost and mentions electricity use in the electric chair as a minor factor.
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Ron Polesky
Mr. Polesky
Letters on Capital Punishment and Costs to Taxpayers
The writer argues capital punishment costs taxpayers through endless appeals and long lifer sentences. They question moral grounds, noting victims, especially a murdered child and a stabbed nun, and urge redirecting funds to support victims' families and societal safety.
Lights Stolen From Walkersville Deck in Vandalism Incident
Jane Lentz of Walkersville reports that someone entered her back yard and deck on Wednesday night between 5 and 6 30 p m and removed her Christmas lights while she and her children were home. She requests the lights be returned in a bag placed on the front porch.
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Walkersville
Gail
Positive aspects of Clinton overlooked in political debate
Jane Otto argues that despite accomplishments, the Clinton administration faced harsh critique from lawmakers and media. She notes crime bill and health reform efforts faced opposition from major groups, while positive results were underreported amid partisan battles and negative news priority.
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Clinton
Congress
National Rifle Association
American Medical Association
Republican Party
Washington
Letters to the Frederick News Post Editor Notice
A letter submission note from The Frederick News Post outlines how readers can send letters including name address and phone number for verification. It explains not all letters are published due to volume and space or taste and notes that poetry and religious verse are not used as letters.
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Frederick
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