Marylanders face funding push for sports venues and Harborplace
A Maryland reader questions state support for a $200 million lottery backed stadium for the privately owned Browns, $73 million in Prince George’s County improvements for the Redskins site, and a proposed $20 million Harborplace upgrade. The piece argues tax dollars should not subsidize private profits and warns that promised tax relief and economic gains may not cover the costs. It notes persistent economic hardship from the early '90s and skepticism about reliance on government funds for business gains.
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Cleveland Baltimore Browns
Prince George's County
Washington/Laurel Redskins
Maryland
Harborplace
Rouse Company
Baltimore
Rouse
George the homeless patient needs help with housing and care
Dan Delph from Adamstown appeals for action for a Frederick County man named George who is evicted, mentally ill, and living in woods. The letter calls for case workers and agencies to assist with medication, housing, and timely Section 8 support to prevent his death in harsh conditions.
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Frederick County
George
City Section 8
Telephone lobbying wars reshape telecom landscape
Long distance carriers and regional Bell companies wage a multi billion dollar lobbying battle over entry terms while broadcasters push for free use of new TV frequencies under Clinton policy. If Bell wins regional access accelerates, reshaping a $70 billion long distance market before AT&T MCI and Sprint enter. Broadcasters stand to save billions in license fees over seven years.
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Clinton
Bell
At&t
MCI
Sprint
Bell Companies
Senate
Senate Commerce
Larry Pressler
R-S.d
Telecom lobbying wars shape Bells and Congress in 1995
Long distance firms seek delay on Bells entry until regulators confirm local markets are open to competition. Campaign spending shows carriers favor Republicans and telecom conferees. Ads target lawmakers as Clinton proposes free use of extra channels for digital broadcasts with later auctions. PBS and public broadcasting funding could be affected amid a shifting lobby landscape.
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Federal Communications Commission
Justice Department
House
Newt Gingrich
R-Ga
Clinton
Washington
Pressler
Army of Washington
Bellis
Center For Responsive Politics
FCC
Bell
PBS
Sheriff solves bold theft at Peoples Court overcoat mystery
Police traced a missing overcoat to the prosecuting witness after an officer entered the scene. The incident ended with the coat and the officer’s pipe found in the pocket and returned. City moves to authorize ice skating on Culler Lake. Bank officials calm fears over gold seals on currency. Mother Clarke in Thurmont continues her 33-year Christmas package drive for troops, delivering about 800 wrapped goods from Fort Meade. Circuit Court dismisses taxpayer suit against underground wiring costs, aldermen rejoice while plaintiff decries precedent. Emmitsburg Chronicle to resume under new ownership with Becky Chrismer Brown as editor and broad local support sought.
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Peoples Court
Charles H. Clarke
Thurmont
Mother Clarke
Fort George Meade Hospital
Emmitsburg Chronicle
Emmitsburg
Rebecca “Becky” Chrismer Brown
Mount Airy residents oppose new Frederick County substation
Stephen Thorner of Mount Airy warns the Frederick County Planning and Zoning Commission against approving Potomac Edison’s 8.8 acre Parr's Ridge substation. He argues it will scar the ridge, devastate trees, threaten Bush Creek headwaters, and lower valley views as power moves to Montgomery County. He calls for landscape preservation and unified countywide action.
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Frederick County
Mount Airy
Potomac Edison
Parr's Ridge
Catoctin Mountains
Chesapeake Bay
Montgomery County
Bush Creek
Monocacy River
Commission
ALS service needed now in Monrovia and New Market
A letter from G Lee Teets of Myersville argues Frederick County commissioners should fund Advanced Life Support ALS service for Monrovia and New Market rather than purchase another fire engine. He cites two years of surplus fire tax funds and a lack of ALS since Damascus Fire Dept. will end ALS coverage. He urges residents to pressure officials and criticizes public figures for dismissive remarks about dissent and privatization debates.
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Frederick County
New Market
Monrovia
Damascus
Mark Hoke
Damascus Fire Department
Montgomery County
James Sievey
Cabin John
Maryland State Police
Linton Brain Momentarily Fails in County Commission Row
Donald Linton, team chairman of the Advance Team of the county Economic and Community Development Commission, is drawn into a moment of counterpoints as a crude proverb is invoked in a dispute. The exchange hints at leadership tensions within the commission and the broader development effort. The report centers on interpersonal dynamics and governance challenges affecting local economic plans.
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Donald Linton
Economic and Community Development Commission
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites readers to submit letters with name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume not all letters are published and some are edited for space and taste. Poetry religious verse or letters to other people are not published.
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