Maryland election case argues for new vote despite Democrat dominance
The loser Ellen Sauerbrey seeks to overturn the November governor race results amid claims of 11 000 fraudulent votes. Editorials urge proof before calling for a new election, warning that Maryland’s Democratic control likely blocks a fair hearing and could trigger ongoing challenges.
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Maryland
Parris Glendening
General Assembly
Sauerbrey
Glendening
Ellen Sauerbrey
Baltimore
Guide to Frederick in the first holiday season
A reflective column on relocating to Frederick, detailing enduring hospitality, preserved tradition, and the city’s walls that invite both newcomers and longtime residents. The piece contrasts old neighborhoods with modern change, noting careful balance between modernization and historical vitality.
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Frederick
Mercantile
Julia Hanna
Arthur Potts
Virginia Byerly
John Lewis
Jean Louis
Bob Reid
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
Winchester
Lexington
Sharon
1995 Year of the Children aims to guide a new century
The piece urges making 1995 the children's year, with parents and community members dedicating to preparing kids for the 21st century. It notes parents’ sacrifices and the need for help monitoring school performance and improving after school programs, stressing long term social and economic benefits.
Community Youth Development Funds urged to curb urban alienation
Hugh Price argues that youth alienation and gang appeal threaten civil society and urges adults to fund community Youth Development Funds and expand positive activities. He cites Urban League plans with tenants, churches, and merchants to reward academic progress and sponsor parades, block parties, and tutoring.
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Urban League
Copley News Service
Frederick County Farm Bureau elects Ferrell president
J Edgar Ferrell of Petersville was chosen to succeed Alvie Etzler of Walkersville as Frederick County Farm Bureau president after an all day session at the State Armory. Nearly 600 attended the noon dinner during the farmers meeting.
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Frederick County Farm Bureau
State Armory
J. Edgar Ferrell
Petersville
Alvie M. Etzler
Walkersville
Farmers’ Meeting
Major Main Deserves Honor Training Facility Named
The Frederick community honors former Chief of Police Charles V. Main by naming a training facility after him. Main served 44 years in law enforcement, retiring from the Maryland State Police and the Frederick Police. His legacy is marked by integrity and perseverance.
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Frederick
Charles V. Main
Major Main
Maryland
Emissions Testing Seen as Unfair to Low Income Residents
A reader supports Glenn Young's Dec. 19 letter against new vehicle emissions testing, arguing the policy hits poorer residents hardest. The piece cites low hourly wages, payday strain, and older cars owned by low income families as key factors, noting government employees’ higher pay and the limited scope of cost relief like waivers.
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Glenn Young
Frederick
Beltway
MVA
Debate over emissions rules and alternative fuel cars
Letter writer complains about two year economic waivers after emissions tests and questions future car options. He urges stronger federal action, cites 1999 targets for alternative fuel powertrains, and envisions foreign and American automakers meeting deadlines. He also laments guidance for low wage workers and suggests states assert control over highway funding. The piece includes local road-ownership notes from Robert K. Hunce Grove about Summers Road and Hunce Grove Road.
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EPA
United States
Old Camp Road origin story and land sale details
A veteran recalls building Old Camp Road as his range road, later sold to the state for $6,000. He describes acquiring the property in 1946 from Mrs. John W. Summers after World War II service, and notes later alterations by Earl Cyril Kline’s west-end buyer, including limestone boulders and road improvements.
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George Summers
Earl Cline
Old Camp Road
Earl
Mr. Summers
Jim Grimes
Mr. Grimes
Robert K
Hunce) Grove
Si Bartgis
Link Stull
Summers Road
Jim Grove
Grove Road
Hunce Grove Road
P.S
Old Camp
John W.B. Summers
Cyril Kline
Bad deal for the elderly in welfare and hospital care
Preston Brown of Brunswick voices frustration over welfare and hospital treatment of older people. He notes lack of funding for in home support, fears seniors are sent to nursing homes, and credits church members for aiding his wife and himself amid health and disability concerns.
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Welfare Department
Vickie
Letters to the Editor Instructions and Contact Details
The Frederick News-Post invites letters from readers and requires authors to include name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume not all letters may be published. Poetry or religious verse and addressed copies are not used.
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