Urbana High School funding stalemate delays 1995 opening
The Urbana High School project faces a 5.5 million shortfall after the state board OKed 4 million while the county hoped for 9.5 million. If the county cannot bridge the gap, the high school may open in September 1996 instead of fall 1995, due to waiting on state funding amid county growth and crowding concerns.
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State Board of Public Works
Frederick
Board of Public Works
Urbana
Meachum column sparks gun control debate in Frederick
Roy Meachum’s January 22 column triggers strong letters on gun rights. Proponents argue bans on military style firearms fail to curb crime and demand enforcement over new laws. They advocate education at home, tougher penalties, and bigger police forces to keep criminals off the streets.
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Roy Meachum
Mr. Meachum
Meachum
Mrr. Meachum
Handgun Control Inc
L.A
South Florida
Family Leave Bill fuels Democratic push in Congress
The piece argues that the Clinton administration backs family leave legislation vetoed by George Bush, portraying it as a wedge for broader benefits. It notes Reich calls the move pivotal for the workforce agenda while claiming most large firms already offer leave and many women prioritize higher salaries over new entitlements.
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Washington
George Bush
Republican National Committee
Ted Kennedy
Clinton
Robert Reich
Reich
Family leave harms workers and hinders hiring says Bandow
Doug Bandow argues that mandatory paid or unpaid family leave imposes high costs on firms, raises the wage bill for top earners, and worsens gender gaps while undermining flexible benefits. He urges Congress to let employers and employees decide benefit mixes. Bandow is author of The Politics of Plunder.
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Congress
Federal Printing Press
Doug Bandow
Washington
Copley News Service
Frederick News Briefs Reflect Local Purchases and Promotions
Fifty years ago on February 4 1943 Frederick officials reported amicable settlements over purchase controls between Mayor Lloyd C Culler and Chief Arthur C Poulsen. Walter Wing a longtime Frederick Chinese laundryman closed shop citing wartime boiler issues and planned relocation. Capt James E Bartgis of Frederick and former Company A commander in the 115th Infantry was promoted to major from North Africa. Nixon flew to Frederick en route to Camp David due to foggy conditions. James H Grove Jr MSC chairman dodged questions on land use ties tied to rapid Ballenger Creek area development. MSC members Barrick Kefauver voted against press access to executive sessions. Warfield approved.
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Frederick
Lloyd C Culler
Arthur C Poulsen
James E. Barlgis
115Th Infantry
North Africa
Bartgis
French Foreign Legion
Ox Fibre Brush Company
Maryland
James H. Grove Jr
The
County Metropolitan Sanitary Commission
Commission
Sanitary Commission
Frederick City
Ballenger Creek
MSC
Claude W. Barrick
Noah E. Kefauver
MSC Quorum
John C. Warfield
Roscoe Bartlett Promises and Critics in Washington
In the January edition front pages the new 6th District congressman Dr. Roscoe Bartlett is praised for fighting for tax cuts and reduced spending, while President Clinton is criticized for higher taxes and looser spending limits. The letter argues Bartlett and four other Republicans push for a line item veto and a balanced budget amendment to curb federal growth.
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Roscoe Bartlett
Clinton
Bush
Congress
Bartlett
Dr. Bartlett
Washington
Reforestation law sparks debate in Maryland
The Frederick Post reports on Delegate George Littrell's bill to suspend the Forest Conservation Act of 1991. Critics argue it burdens development and agriculture while others urge preserving natural resources. The article connects concerns to broader policy debates and historical agrarian collectivization.
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Frederick Post
Frederick
George Littrell
Maryland
Joseph Stalin
Maryland FCA sparks backlash over farm and housing policy
Resident letters criticize the Forest Conservation Act of 1991 for burdening farmers and small developers in Maryland. They warn of Kingston County and Montgomery County growth conflicts, traffic, and economic fears, urging safer traffic signals and criticizing government control of farming and lending. Barbara Brennecke and John Webb voice concerns in Maryland brackets.
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Stalin
Maryland
Montgomery County
Frederick County
Quad County
Frederick
Howard
Carroll Counties
Damascus
FCA
Maryland Agriculture
Maryland Farmers and Chambers of Commerce
del. Littrell
Light is right on Braddock Mountain traffic signal plan
Lam replies to Brenda Byler's January letter defending a Braddock Mountain traffic light. He cites two main reasons: drivers ignore posted speeds on approach and the area’s sharp turns complicate left turns from Ridge Road and Maryland Avenue, worsened by growth in Middleton increasing traffic volume.
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Green Street
Middletown High School
Ridge Road
Alternate 40
Lam
Brenda Byler
Braddock Mountain
Maryland Avenue
Middletoan
Braddock
Camp experiences shape students, reader says keep camps open
Pamela Entwistle from Mount Airy argues against closing outdoor camps for eighth grade at New Market Middle School. She recalls Sixth Grade Camp Greentop teaching boating safety ecology and night hikes and Round Meadow teaching compass use astronomy deer population and rock samples, noting a farm powered by cow manure.
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Tom
New Market Middle School
Camp Round Meadow
Camp Greentop
Round Meadow
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News Post
Readers are invited to send letters to the editor including opinions and ideas. Please include your full name address and a daytime phone number. letters may be edited for clarity and length.
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Frederick News
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