Local Health Dept Cuts Hit Food Inspections in Frederick
Governor Schaefer’s budget cuts reach Frederick County with reduced health inspections for restaurants and schools. A three person team may drop to one, echoing past near decimates of environmental health staff. County says money will be found to keep some positions, but statewide shortfalls loom. The issue shows how state cuts ripple to locals and divides opinion on what to protect.
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William Donald Schaefer
Frederick County
Health Department
Residents protest one way link to South Seton from Emmitsburg Road
Kathy Shirbach reports Emmitsburg residents object to county choice to convert Old Emmitsburg Road from two way to one way. Neil Spiller of the county roads department cites a site distance problem from U.S. 15, but residents fear increased danger to children, bus routes, and pedestrians. A petition seeks reversal while criticizing notice failures and cost.
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Tam
Emmitsburg
Frederick County
Seton Avenue
Seton
South Seton
Community Channel
Neil Spiller
County Roads Department
State Highway Administration
U.S. 15
South Seton Avenue
Old Emmitsburg Road
Mount St. Mary’s
Spiller
Toms Creek
Mr. Spiller
Emmitsburg Road
Neil
Ned
Clinton backs gun limits but study questions impact
President-elect Bill Clinton signals support for gun control including the Brady Bill to curb violence. A Dallas based analysis argues that restricting guns may not reduce crime, noting examples from Switzerland and Israel where gun possession persists despite regulations.
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Washington
Bill Clinton
W.W. Caruthe
Morgan C. Reynolds
National Center For Policy Analysis
Dallas
Switzerland
Gun control lacks impact say researchers in column
Stephen Green argues gun laws fail to reduce crime in nations and cities with restrictions. He cites Dallas studies showing no drop in robbery or murder after bans, noting criminals use other weapons, with similar trends in Taiwan Jamaica and Canada. He critiques the Brady Bill and urges focus on effective crime fighting. Stephen Green's column distributed by Copley News Service.
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Reynolds
Caruth
Dallas
Taiwan
Jamaica
United States
Canada
Los Angeles
John Hinckley
Reagan
James Brady
Texas
Hinckley
Stephen Green
Copley News Service
Gasoline Ration and Milk Prices Hit Frederick Area
Fifty years ago the News-Post reported non commercial vehicles in the Eastern ration area faced gasoline cutoff pending a new ration program starting Dec 21. Dairy inspectors warned Frederick City and county residents would face tighter milk supplies and higher prices. An American Legion Toys Committee chair announced no further toy requests would be accepted. New Market officials dismissed Civil Liberties Union action but warned of a stigma over discrimination claims. The Frederick MSC heard three hours of testimony on new water and sewer policies requiring developers to fund design and installation while the commission would own or lease facilities. Marriott rumors circulated with landowners reporting offers, yet no official location chosen.
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Frederick City
County Metropolitan Sanitary Commission
MSC
John A. Derr
Stop road construction during holiday traffic
Citizen letter from Kim Cullop of Mount Airy urging officials to pause road work in major areas through the holiday season to reduce traffic and driver disruption.
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Iam
Kim
Mount Airy
Defending Medicare Against Schlafly Letter
A reader defends Medicare and Social Security citing their origins in 1937 and the need for medical coverage for retirees. The writer argues rising costs reflect equipment and living expenses, notes Medicare charges around 32 dollars monthly, and questions Schlafly’s research and personal finances while confirming Medicare acceptance by doctors and ophthalmologists.
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Phyllis Schlafly
Medicare
Kuvaang
Medigap costs and personal reflections on Medicare
Dorothy Hall and Judy Smith share views on Medigap versus Medicare payments, noting private policies charge higher rates, and express gratitude to Frederick Maryland community members who give from the heart. They anticipate long, costly futures and stress the difficulty of forecasting Medicare and Medigap spending.
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Medigap
Medicare
Ms. Schlafly
Rush Limbaugh Letter Supports Air Rights
Dellwood W. Michael defends Rush Limbaugh in a letter to the News-Post, praising the radio show for over two years and arguing First Amendment rights should extend to conservatives. He laments liberal opposition to keeping Limbaugh on air.
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Today
News-Post
Rush Limbaugh
Christmas Hope Returns Through Community Aid
A family facing repeated financial hardship thanks Advocates for the Homeless for essential aid including rent relief, oil delivery, and warmth. The narrator expresses gratitude amid struggle, hoping future support, a shared living arrangement, and holiday generosity will restore the season’s spirit for their children.
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God
Santa
unhappy listener laments WFRE music change to country
Francine Hylton writes she returned from vacation to hear WFRE playing country music, requests the station return to light and easy music, and notes trying 104.7 in Hagerstown as an alternative. She expresses strong dissatisfaction with the current format.
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WFRE
Hagerstown
Letters to the Editor Guidance and Address Details
Readers are advised how to submit letters to the editor to The Frederick News Post. Include your address and town but not your phone. letters may be edited and edited letters may appear in a volume limited by available space. Send to Frederick News Post Letters to the Editor P O Box 573 Frederick MD 21705. For questions call 852-3299.
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New Market
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