Budget clash over Frederick County budgets for health and schools
The Frederick County Health Department seeks 13 million dollars with no spending increases while the Frederick County Board of Education requests 179.5 million, with the county expected to cover more than half. The school board pushes for more funds, suggesting tax increases, while the health department aims to stay within the commissioners’ no-growth policy. The school board must finalize the superintendent’s budget by March 1, with budget hearings in April and May and a June 17 adoption. residents prefer no tax hikes and expect budget discipline.
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Frederick County Board of Education
Frederick County Health Department
Health Department
School Board
Jean Smith
Local Scout donations questioned in Frederick County
Durward W Ketts writes from Frederick expressing concerns over United Way funds. He cites officials who say Frederick County troops receive no direct local support and that $20,000 donated to the national Boy Scout Council is sent to Bethesda. He asks for an accounting of how such contributions benefit local scouts. He urges giving to sponsoring groups instead.
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Frederick
Frederick County
United Way
Ramona Remsberg
National Capital Area
Bethesda
Ron Carroll
Mr. Carroll
Boy Scout Council
Goshen
Boy Scouts
Church
Elks Club
Shrine of North America
Durward W. Kettells
Media scrutiny rise as rivals target top GOP candidate
The piece argues front runners face intensified press attacks after State of the Union responses and cites the Center for Media and Public Affairs finding that stronger candidates attract more comprehensive network coverage. It notes Nixon and Kennedy as historical contrasts and references S. Bob Dole as the current GOP figure under pressure.
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Bill Clinton
Conservative Center For Media and Public Affairs
Robert Lichter
Richard Nixon
Nixon
John Kennedy
S. Bob Dole
Dole in the Political Swamp and Media Scrutiny
The piece analyzes Bob Dole and past presidential contenders, noting press scrutiny of emotional moments and perceived insincerity. It recalls Muskie in New Hampshire 1972, Kennedy with Mudd in 1979, and Clinton with Flowers in 1992, predicting Dole’s fate by April Fools' Day.
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Nixon
Edmund Muskie
Maine
New Hampshire
Sen
Ted Kennedy
Massachusetts
CBS
Roger Mudd
Kennedy
Bob Dole
Senate
Dole
Cole
Iowa
Bill Clinton
Gennifer Flowers
Clinton
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Frederick city eyes WWII era housing options and historic sites
A special temporary veterans housing committee presented multiple Frederick sites for possible wartime housing under a city program. The Klein farm German POW camp site near Frederick was under consideration after the 200 prisoners were returned. The Mary land National Guard units marked five years federal service. Historic B&O Railroad Station plans moved forward with an advisory committee for restoration. The local Human Relations Council opposed Senate Bill 288 over housing and discrimination concerns. Nursing home plans in Frederick County by IOOF stalled due to misinformed guidance from local health planning officials.
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Veterans’ Housing Committee
The
Board of Aldermen
Frederick
Klein Farm
Germany
B&o
South Market and
All Saints Streets
State of
Maryland
City of
Edwin F. Nikirk
Ronald N. Young
Senate
Maryland Commission On Human Relations
HRC
Frederick County
International Organization of Odd Fellows
IOOF
Stadium leverage sparks Maryland political clash
A reader argues that wealthy team owners pressure cities for stadiums while Maryland faces school funding needs. He cites Frostburg’s Redskins move, governor pledges for two stadiums, and job losses at Bausch and Lomb in Garrett County. He warns voters ahead of elections.
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Maryland
Jack Kent Cooke
Redskins
Frostburg
Cal Taylor
Bausch and Lamb Inc
Garrett County
Cooke
Cleveland Browns
Art Modell
Glendening
G.M
Ford
Chrysler
Wrong lessons in reinstatement of football star
An editorial lauds Nebraska for a victory over Florida and coach Tom Osborne's ranking, then questions his handling of running back Lawrence Phillips after an assault incident, implying he should have forfeited Phillips's season rights. The piece notes Phillips's actions and calls for accountability despite Osborne's positive traits.
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University of Nebraska
University of Florida
Tom Osborne
Nebraska
Osborne
Lawrence Phillips
Osborne praised football and punished justice in 1995 letters
James R. Libbey argues Nebraska coach Tom Osborne shielded star player Phillips after a violent incident to help win a national title. He questions the morality and precedent of letting a talented athlete escape consequences, asking if similar treatment would apply to non athletes and junior students.
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Nebraska
Osborne
Mr. Phillips
Phillips
Hollywood
Moral standards in making a political choice
A letter from FRANK CROWSON of Mount Airy defends thoughtful voter morality in elections. He argues morality differs from religion and notes changing views since 1944, citing Wallace and Churchill to stress experience and shifting liberal and conservative beliefs. He praises diverse candidates and urges evaluating concepts against personal moral standards.
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Steve Bradford
Bradford
Wallace
Henry A. Wallace
Winston Churchill
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters with name address and phone for verification. Many letters may not be published due to volume and space. poetry religious verse and copies addressed to others are not published.
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Frederick
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William Fisher
Frederick News-Post
James R. Libbey Frederick
Frank Crowson
Mount Airy
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