Sauerbrey still pushes absentee ballot concerns in Maryland
A month after Maryland's election Ellen Sauerbrey refuses to concede, arguing absentee ballot procedures vary by election boards and may affect results. She trails Democrat Parris Glendening by about 6,000 votes. The piece urges proof of fraud, noting Democrats control the governor's office and state legislature and questions where a friendly review could come from.
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Ellen Sauerbrey
Maryland
Parris Glendening
Sauerbrey
Election Board
State Senate
House of Delegates
Glendening
Sauerbrey Campaign Stirs Maryland Political Hearts and Doubt
In Maryland a split in the GOP grows as supporters of Ellen Sauerbrey press for electoral justice amid claims of fraud and chicanery. Critics warn the quest risks GOP credibility while praising her persistence and vow to scrutinize election procedures for reform.
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New Jersey
Lott's Houston Principal Defies Critics With High Test Scores
Walter Williams cites Destiny magazine praising Thaddeus Lott of Mabel B Wesley Elementary for high test scores among poor black students. Critics, including HISD, accuse him of old fashioned methods while Williams urges more phonics and drill, arguing liberals undermine education and oppose proven success.
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Thaddeus Lott
Houston
Mabel B. Wesley
Destiny Magazine
Wesley
Houston Independent School
HISD
Lott
Wesley Elementary
Lotts
Deed filed for Worman farm sale to U S government
Yesterday a deed was received for a partial sale of the Worman farm at Worman's Mill to the U S government, likely tied to filtra tion and disposal plants for Camp Detrick along the Monocacy River. News notes report on wartime activity and local developments including a new downtown Frederick post office plan and civic actions.
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Worman
Worman's Mill
U.S
Camp Detrick
Monocacy River
Baltimore Sunpapers
Holbrook Bradley
115Th Infantry
Ninth Army
Roer River
Germany
Charles E. Shawver
Dickerson
Lennis Pittinger
Thurmont
Ferrell Hensley
New Market
James Johnson
Frederick
Postal Service
Washington
Carroll and
Patrick Streets
Ronald N. Young
Charles McC. Mathias Jr
Disagrees with attack on Norman Quist in letter
A reader responds to Willie Mahone’s December 2 opinion accusing the Board of Education member Norman Quist of poor minority hiring reasoning. The writer defends Quist as conscientious and thorough, urging Mahone to discuss with him to understand his decisions.
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Willie Mahone
Boe
Board of Education
Norman Quist
Quist
Mahone
Mr. Quist
Mr. Mahone
Defender argues for new math against Walter Williams critique
A Frederick Post reader defends new math, arguing it supplements rather than replaces arithmetic, fosters problem solving, and aided a career in computer science. The letter counters Williams’ claim that new math harms students, calling his critique unfounded and rooted in faulty reasoning.
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Frederick Post
Walter Williams
Williams
Mr. Williams
New Market Letter Against New Math Attacks
Michael J. Manos of New Market argues in a letter that criticism of new math targets the uninformed and that educational reform should avoid extreme measures such as surrendering high tech industries to foreign powers while acknowledging systemic problems. He contends informed debate is needed.
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America
Time well spent helping a Big Sister in Virginia Beach
A Big Sister recounts volunteering with a Little Sister Joyce in Virginia Beach and Frederick County. From pumpkins to homework, the pair built trust while addressing life challenges. The author reflects on lessons learned, urges others to volunteer, and thanks local road crews for misplaced signs that widened their journey.
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Virginia Beach
Joyce
Frederick County
Plant signposts on back roads inspire carefree visit
Friends left Carroll County to visit a new home in the Emmitsburg Sabillasville area. They used a Frederick County road map and chose the scenic route on back roads.
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Harbaugh Valley
Frederick County Roads Department
Frederick
Washington
Adams
Franklin
Carroll County
Emmitsburg
Sabitasville
Frederick County
Year-Round School Plans Draw Mixed Reactions
London Becker in Monrovia assigns a bad grade to year-round schooling citing conflicts for families with varying school calendars, daycare challenges, and teacher concerns over schedules and summer income. The letter argues nine week terms complicate care, room sharing, and continuing education requirements.
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Michael Powell
Frederick, MD
Roy Meachum
Cockeysville
Baltimore
Montgomery
Prince George's
Simple Creed
National
Right To Read Foundation
Selective Service
Ron
Newt Ginsrich
Creators Syndicate Inc
News-Post
James W. McCord Jr
Westminster High School
Planning Commission
Francis Scott Key
Ronald N. Cramer
Adamstown
New Math
Michael J. Manos
Heather Ayers
Danijel Trey Frederick
London
Becker Monrovia
Frederick News-Post
Patrick St
P.O
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