Legislator Pay and Pension Debate in Maryland
A Maryland opinion piece argues against pay raises for legislators governors and judges citing vested perks and pension plans. It notes salary 28000 annual lodging meals and mileage coverage while pension rewards require four years service. The piece questions why officials stay in politics and warns of commission driven raises and retroactive benefits.
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Senate
House of Delegates
Annapolis
Frederick County
Frederick County Smoke Debate Sparks Student Letter
Jennifer L. Krimm argues Frederick County lags in banning public smoking, praising Baltimore and Montgomery counties for stricter rules. She recounts mall smoking sections, asks where public health protections are, and urges non-smokers to unite against what she calls a constitutional right to smoke in public spaces.
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Frederick County
Towson State University
Baltimore County
University Union
Towson
Ping
Frederick City
Frederick
Montgomery County
Maryland
Primary calendar rush to judgment reshapes 1996 nominating
The piece argues the early 1990s calendar will push both parties to finish nominations by late March 1996 as California Ohio and possibly New York shift primaries earlier. A March finish benefits Clinton by securing resources for rapid renomination and gives leaders more fall preparation time.
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Ashington
Iowa
New Hampshire
Florida
Texas
Illinois
Michigan
California
Ohio
New York
Mario M. Cuomo
Clinton
Spreading Primaries Could Slow the Nominations
Congressional Quarterly argues a spread out primary calendar would slow the rush to judgment, reduce the domino effect, and allow more focused campaigning. It cites 1992's March 3 primaries as an example of split outcomes and notes legal latitude but political resistance from parties.
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New Hampshire
Clinton
Georgia
Massachusetts
Paul E. Tsongas
Maryland
California
Edmund G
Jerry” Brown Jr
Colorado
South
What Police Do All Day According to Eisenberg
Russ Eisenberg argues Joyce Laster’s letter misses the reality of police work. He lists tasks from directing traffic at accidents to chasing suspects and answering alarms. The piece highlights dangers, low pay, long hours, family strain, and the need for appreciation. He notes officers also take breaks, challenging critics.
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Joyce Laster
Frederick Police Officer Injured In Park Place Stop
A Frederick city policeman sustained severe head injuries when blackjacked during a fight after a traffic stop of a speeding car on Park Place by Officers Benjamin F. Phebus Jr. and Charles V. Butler. Phebus drew his revolver to end the fracas.
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Frederick City
Frederick
Park Place
Benjamin F. Phebus Jr
Charles V. Butler
Phebus
Frederick News-Post defended against critique by reader
A Frederick reader rebukes Mark Bergstrath for nitpicking a year of typographical errors while praising the newspaper’s editorial page. The letter argues local issues like taxation, school ranking, and service delivery deserve attention rather than complaints about formatting.
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Frederick
Frederick County
Mark
Maryland
Bergstrath
Frederick Post staff praised in thanks letter from Adam Ritter
A letter expresses gratitude to The Frederick Post staff for past and future service and humor from Mark and others. The piece also notes quotes from Carl Sagan and Joe Nickell about science and dating methods, mentioning radiocarbon dating and geochronology with a reference to uranium dating and a 32 million year example.
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The
Frederick Post
Mark
Joe Nickell
Turin
Nickell
Carl Sagan
U.S
The Value of Music in Schools and Its Role
Nicholas A Cangemi argues against cutting music programs in schools. He asserts music education teaches instrument skills and music literacy, supported by donations rather than tax dollars, and frames it as essential academic discipline rather than mere entertainment.
Carbon dating explained in simple terms
Two letters discuss carbon dating and its basic science. Carbon 14 forms in the atmosphere from nitrogen through cosmic rays, then moves through plants and animals. After death, carbon 14 decays to nitrogen 14 and is measured to estimate elapsed years with about 50 year accuracy for 5 000 years and a 50 000 year limit.
Agriculture science opens broad biology in a urban student’s view
A Frederick High senior extols agriculture science as a versatile, hands on course. It spans animals genetics anatomy aquaculture hydroponics soil conservation and more. The writer, a city resident, praises its accessibility and engaging, practical approach to science beyond farming stereotypes.
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Frederick High School
Frederick City
Letters to the Editor guidelines from The Frederick News
The Frederick News post explains how to submit letters to the editor, requesting name address and phone for verification, notes that not all letters are published due to space and volume, and states some letters are edited for taste or brevity. It lists mailing and telefax contact details for submissions.
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Frederick
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Jennifer L. Krimm
Congressional Quarterly
Russ Eisenberg
Johnsville
Therna Hayes
Ruby Holoman
Marjory Housewright
Carol Temple
Betty Baxter
Hazel Wellman
Winona Foster
Ruth Manire
Detrick Women's Club
Hendrickson and
Gilbert
Francis Scott Key
Ruth Tupes
WAC
Camp Detrick
Rena Dorrell
Goodioe E. Byron
National Affairs Committee
Chamber of Commerce of
William Simon
Frederick County Commission
Board of Education
Adam Ritter
Richard Dean Frederick
Nicholas A, Cangemi Frederick
Lora Delphey Frederick
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