Secret plan guards Ballenger Creek and Spring Ridge fixes
The Frederick County schools cite possible litigation to keep construction problems at Ballenger Creek and Spring Ridge private. Board hires outside attorney Robert L. Ferguson Jr. to review issues, asserting safety of students is the priority while discussing costs remains confidential.
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Frederick County
Ballenger Creek
Spring Ridge
Robert L. Ferguson Jr
Baltimore
Qor
Andy Rooney on life’s small, persistent irritations
A collection of Rooney style observations on everyday frustrations and quirks. The piece riffs on ill fitting shoes, overstuffed furniture, dining room heights, TV radio crossovers, front doors, beer habits, prison TV stories, car design, sports scheduling, condoms in schools, office shades, shopping cart politeness, soft drink loyalty, and household product sizes, ending with a note about a column swap in Tribune Media Services.
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New York City
Campaign finance reform critique of costly conventions and matching funds
The piece decries taxpayer funding for Democratic and Republican conventions and the vast sums for presidential campaigns. It notes $10.6 million in checks to parties for conventions and $110 million for candidates' personal campaigns, criticizing the system as showy and self serving. Jerry Brown is highlighted for rejecting PAC money and limiting contributions, though he questions reform efficacy.
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White House
Treasury
Washington
Bush
Willie Horton
California
Jerry Brown
Amr AA
Bapais Brown
Gov. Purity
Campaign finance fund under strain amid donor fatigue and incumbency advantages
The article notes the presidential campaign matching funds program requires at least 100000 in contributions from 20 states to qualify. It questions taxpayer disillusion with the process and warns the fund could be exhausted by 1993. It also reports George Bush’s fundraising pace and MS Hes ton’s opposition to a Cracraft nomination, highlighting right to work issues and internal party tensions.
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George Bush
Heston
Chariton Heston
Bush
Mary Miller Cracrofft
National Labor Relations Board
National
Right To Work Committee
Cracraft
Frederick City War Watch Reflects 50 Year Ago Patriotism
The piece recalls a December 16 anniversary noting Earle Lariner of Frederick, WWI veteran, announced as a defense warden candidate and the call to alert the guard. Brigadier generals and Major Charles Masson urged calm as Company A trained at the State Armory with soldiers on sentry duty. Citizens recommended displaying American flags to support swift victory.
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Earle Lariner
Frederick
Reid
Frederick Ceanty
Company A
Frederick City
America
Myersville Grayson Feels Pinch In Sewer Funds Shortfall
Town officials say Myersville of Grayson and nearby citizens faced a $33,000 deficit for the town sewer project just days after bids were accepted. Courthouse fire alarm sounded as lights failed on all floors releasing a sulfurous odor. Firefighters located a leak in a basement oil storage area. Fredericktowne Players staged Robert Anderson’s You Know I Can’t Hear You When The Water’s Running at Frederick High School.
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Myersville
Grayson
Doub
James Hall
Independent Hose Co
Robert Anderson
Frederick High School
Fredericktowne Players
No to furloughs of deputy sheriffs
A reader expresses strong concern over Frederick County plans to furlough deputy sheriffs. The letter argues staff shortages already strain patrol coverage and warns that mandatory unpaid days would force overtime and risk public safety, urging commissioners to seek alternatives.
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Frederick County
Sheriff's Citizens Advisory Council
Carl Harbaugh
Ciitizens
Krenerch
Parents debate kindergarten starting age rules
A state Board of Education proposal would require children who turn three before January 1 to enroll in kindergarten, affecting families and delaying parental discretion over when a child is ready. The measure invites concerns about limiting early development and choice for immature children.
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State Board of Education
Letters pace but should kindergartners wait a year
Corinne Webster argues against mandatory early school start and urges keeping kindergarten placement flexible. She cites children who need more time to grow emotionally socially and notes overburdened teachers and negative classroom impact. She advocates allowing parents and educators to decide each child’s readiness.
Roads Board resignations spark county turmoil and blame
James Musselwhite, Rudy Lovell, and Austin Dutrow of the Roads Board resign citing mismanagement by the Board of Commissioners and Keeler and Hays. They accuse the county of bungling, neglecting road maintenance, and accepting assurances over direct inspections. They allege dump site neglect and urge Linton to be removed, resigning effective immediately.
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Pat Ren
Roads Board
Board of Commissioners
Keeler
Hays
Linton
Highway Department
Frederick County
Clabaugh Road
Simpson Mill Road
Rudy Lovell
James Musselwhite
Thurmont
Charles Smith
Ann Heasong
Mary Alice Marks
Austin Dutrow
Keymar
J. Rudolph Lovell
Local Government Brainwashing Questioned in Nov Issue
In The Frederick News-Post on November 24 a columnist questions explanations around youth indoctrination in local government. The piece hints at partisan influence and asserts concerns about education and decision making within community leadership.
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Frederick
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O’conor
Dwight L. Mohr
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Charles Masson
Corinne Webster
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