Advocate's mistreatment of disabled man at Washington station
Bailey Baum, a 34 year old quadriplegic and Disabled Marylander of 1992, recounts being detained at Union Station after four shotgun shells were found in a bag. He says Secret Service and police denied medical needs and forced him into a paddy wagon, rolling around unsecured in his wheelchair for hours before charges were dropped.
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Maryland tightens unemployment rules amid reader concern
The state will curb unemployment benefits for quitters and misconduct cases. Officials say about 30,000 of 350,000 claimants last year may fall into those categories, while weekly benefits average around 189 dollars, a lifeline for many families despite budget savings.
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Gambling Addiction Echoes in Maryland Tax Debate
In a reflective column, the author critiques expanding gambling like keno and off track betting as tax substitutes, recounts personal ties to gambling through a New Orleans past, and urges Maryland's General Assembly to sunset new gambling ventures and oppose off track betting amid fiscal pressures. The piece links national growth of legal gambling to local policy stakes and social costs, warning of addiction and budgetary impact.
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No voting while conflict of interest urged by editor
A letter from William B Brachey argues county commissioners should abstain when relatives could benefit from a decision. Ronald L Sundergill, president of Frederick County Board of County Commissioners, says voting while conflicted harms ethics and public trust and rejects past practices of quietly aiding relatives or partners.
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City Hall faces possible show down in weekly meeting
Fifty years ago Frederick Mayor Lloyd Culler and Police Chief Arthur Poulsen were reported to be at odds as tensions built over recent weeks. The Office of Price Administration announced nationwide rationing of canned and frozen fruits and dried fruits would begin March 1. In Annapolis a “worker-fight” bill drew strong support in the Maryland General Assembly, targeting transient labor for men over 16. County officials noted rising rural road complaints with limited remedies.
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Frederick to hire ten police officers amid funds move
Ten Frederick police officers were to be recruited immediately after Alderman Donald B. Rice moved to use about 104000 dollars in federal revenue sharing funds for hiring and equipping the ten new officers. Mayor B Paul Magaha proposed studying revenue sharing use to aid elderly fixed income residents facing property taxes. The Frederick County Board of Education took no action on a Year Round School study proposal, while the Metropolitan Commission released Baker Wibberly’s report endorsing a six million gallon per day sewage plant at the Monocacy River confluence serving Linganore Walkersville Tuscarora Clover Hill and FCC areas.
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Time for an Elected School Board in Frederick County
Letters urge an elected Board of Education to replace appointed officials amid budget strains and concerns over curriculum and personnel. The writer notes current board members are party nominees approved by the governor and argues public involvement is vital for education policy and local taxes.
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Electing a School Board for Frederick County
Letter argues elections for a school board from each high school district would curb politicization and improve resource distribution. Proposes eight high schools plus one at large, emphasizing accountability to residents and greater parental community involvement.
Weinberg Center concerns raised over policy changes
Maureen Durst of Gaithersburg questions liquor board and Weinberg Center policy, arguing laws should be rewritten if they do not fit and noting Ten Commandments could be altered but choosing not to due to widespread disregard.
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Signal Needed on Braddock Mountain in Frederick County
Letter from Brenda Eyler argues traffic signalization at US 4A and Rudge Road Marland Avenue Braddock Heights. cites heavy traffic growth high accident potential limited sight distances and long delays. plans to install a new signal tentatively scheduled by the end of a forthcoming period.
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Global warming theory flawed study sparks debate
The 40 year study challenges co author Jonathan Kahl’s expected conclusions. The author questions whether computer simulations support or oppose his theory and argues the phenomenon is not a bank for scientists.
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Letters to the Editor Address Details in Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News Post invites reader letters sent to 200 E Patrick St or P O Box 573 Frederick Maryland 21705 Letters to the Editor describe concerns opinions and community matters for publication in the local paper.
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