Frederick County growth debate stays hot across Maryland
Frederick County remains a flashpoint in Maryland for growth versus preservation with residents opposing change in Whittier and Middletown. The debate centers on zoning farmland for development and the broader risk of rapid expansion altering rural character. Residents urge due diligence before buying to spot planned projects.
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Holy Land recall as cycles of conflict intrude on holiday peace
A columnist argues that modern tensions over Palestine Israel persist, recounting historical shifts from biblical times to Ottoman and British rule, noting Christian and Muslim casualties. He laments violence by all sides, criticizes Israeli actions in the West Bank, and calls for accountability amid holiday observances.
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Religious editor Louis Cassels and his Christmas Parable
Louis Cassels, a noted United Press International religious editor and columnist, died at 52 less than a month after Christmas 1973. His famed Christmas essay The Parable of the Birds first appeared in 1971 and has been reprinted widely.
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Christmas in the hospital lights a divine hope
George Plagent reflects on illness, faith, and kindness in hospital Christmas. He notes that fear eases when God is with you, and finds blessing in the care of doctors, nurses, and compassionate people. The piece praises enduring love, gratitude, and the star’s light in dark places.
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Christmas Movie Treat Draws Big Crowd at Tivoli
About 700 adults and children attended the annual Christmas movie treat at the Tivoli Theater. Louis C Furney reported attendance higher than last year and praised the quantity of nonperishable foodstuffs used as admission.
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Preservation plea argues against destroying Sebastian Derr house
Nancy Geasey of Myersville urges Frederick County and city officials to strengthen laws to protect local heritage. She criticizes plans to demolish the Sebastian Derr house built in 1755 and notes other historic sites like Schifferstadt and Beatty-Cramer. She argues preservation educates the public and warns against irreversible loss.
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Referendum Push on Frederick County School Board Issue
Frank Kelly of Frederick urges voters to support a referendum on whether to keep an elected or appointive school board. He criticizes officials who resist citizen voice, cites John Derr as a swing vote, and asks voters to hold representatives accountable through the ballot. He promotes removing officials who refuse to listen to the voters.
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Holiday Vandalism Hits Neighborhood Displays
Residents report widespread vandalism during the holiday season as strings of lights, extension cords, and yard displays are cut or stolen by unknown individuals, spoiling festive scenes and causing property damage. Authorities urge caution and community watch to deter further incidents.
Letters Urge Peace Over Holiday Destruction
A fragment urges readers to channel energy into constructive acts during the holidays rather than vandalism. It notes many groups seek volunteers and criticizes juvenile mischief, urging the Sheriff’s Office to focus on real crimes and to preserve the season’s joy.
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Research funding for neurochromatosis at Fort Detrick
Allen Robertson voices concern that federal legislation providing 9.8 million dollars for neurochromatosis research at Fort Detrick and sponsored by Congressman John Murtha of Pennsylvania has received little local coverage and urges Maryland legislators to highlight the policy.
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Republican senator defends workers in Rotorex dispute
TIM FERGUSON of Taylorsville challenges GOP critics over Rotorex labor conflict. He notes a judge labeled the situation a lockout, urges balance between management profits and workers’ welfare, and asserts Democrats are not sole guardians of compassion in labor issues.
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Whittier residents seek negotiation over Weis issue
Whittier homeowner Larry Schander argues against vigilantism and lawsuits in the Weis property dispute. He urges constructive talks between developers and owners, warns that fear of litigation could depress property values, and mocks sensationalism in local coverage.
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