Frederick County sees local employment uptick at Rototext plant
Frederick County reports improved job prospects as Rototext announces new hiring at its Walkersville area plant, with past summer sales boosting compressor demand. Unemployment figures dip slightly, aligning with state and national trends, while analysts call Frederick County a potential economic bellwether amid optimistic inflation data and local job prospects.
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Rototext
Walkersville
Rototex
Patrick Arnold
Department of Economic and Employment Development
Ronald Pitts
Maryland Job Service
Frederick
Maryland
William Donald Schaefer
Controversy Around Frederick Schools Leader Dr Farmer
The district faced praise and friction during Dr Noel Farmer’s tenure as superintendent, including multi year teachers contracts and clashes with the mayor over downtown office space. His rapport with the Frederick County Teachers Association stood out amid budget pressures, wage talks, and school construction debates.
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Noel Farmer
Frederick
Board of Education
Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Farmer
Farmer
Frederick Comsty Teachers Association
Bush and Kemp clash shapes and cabinet plans
A chaotic Washington scene shows President Bush under pressure from Jack Kemp as the 1992 cabinet talks unfold. Kemp advocates tax cuts and reform while Bush weighs political risks and health care debates. The piece notes lingering adviser influence from the 1988 cycle and hints at broader justice and gender issues in high profile cases.
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Washington
Buch
Jack Kemp
Bush
Kemp
Urbar Development
Kum
Ieace
Carte
Agia
Maryland Earns EPA Critique Amid Storm and Power Outages
Officials expressed concern as heavy frost and winds knocked out power across Frederick County affecting Woodsboro Emmitsburg Uniontown and Frederick City. EPA recommendations were deemed insufficient by Dr Neil Solomon and Jean J Schuenman while Potomac Edison crews labored up to 18 hours to restore service. Gouver Johnson High School students Allen Shifflet and Michael Culler earned four year scholarships to Elizabeth College based on transcripts and scores.
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Jean J. Schuenman
State Bureau of Air Quality Control
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Neil Solomon
Marvin Mandel
Potomac Edison
Woodsboro
Emmitsburg
Uniontown
Frederick City
GOV. Thomas Johnson High School
Allen D. Shifflet
W. Jath St
Michael P. Culler
Elm Street
Elizabeth College
Turkeys ore parking in handicap spaces notice confused
A reader letter complains about handicapped parking violations and enforcement. They urge strict enforcement and question why fines are not applied, citing holiday season frustration and calling for respect for disabled rights. The message references law enforcement and business threats and mentions William Forbes.
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Turkeys
Letter to Editor on student blame and school role
A reader argues that students who skipped homework and joined a misdeed should not bear the blame alone. The writer contends the school overstepped by acting as a court and that all students involved share responsibility, not just a few, noting police records and top students.
Government by the people clash over gambling bill plan
County Attorney John Mathias unveils a 13 item wish list to the state legislature at a late hour amid a large audience. Public figures Hugh Warner and others voice support for the proposal while criticizing public involvement. The speaker argues gambling should be restricted and not tied to taverns, claiming revenue and social concerns.
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John Mathias
Hugh Warner
Tavern
Frederick County
Carl Harbaugh
Gabe
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