Why not slots referendum targets Maryland gambling expansion
A discussion on a proposed amendment by Delegate Howard Rawlings would authorize about 11 250 slot machines at three horse tracks and seven other outlets with updates to education and purses. The plan links a $1 billion annual intake to a New Education Trust Fund and examines broader impacts on crime and local business, contrasting with a more limited tracks only option. General Assembly eyes a fall vote on authorization.
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Howard Rawlings
Baltimore Democrat
Laurel
Pimlico
Rosecroft
Urbana
Maryland
State Senate
Mike Miler
General Assembly
Chicago roars in Baltimore with Fosse style and flair
Roy Meachum praises the Morris Mechanic Theatre production of Chicago as a drop-dead musical. Ann Reinking and Walter Bobbie rejuvenate Fosse's classic with Karen Ziemba and Stephanie Pope delivering riveting Jazz Age performances. Brent Barret's defense attorney and the chorus shine, while the reviewer notes the show’s swift momentum, impending sellouts, and Ziemba’s Broadway move.
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Chicago
Bob Fosse
Ziegfeld
Ann Reinking
Baltimore
Morris Mechanic Theatre
Charm City
North Charles Street
Washington
National Theatre
Karen Ziemba
Stephanie Pope
Hotsie Tassies
Brent Barret
Tom McGowan
John Kander
Fred Ebb
Messrs Ebb
Kander
Weimar
Berlin
Mr. Fosse
Liza
Pippin
Kennedy Center
Fosse
Miss Reinking
Walter Bobbie
Morris Mechanic
Miss Ziemba
Broadway
Gwen Verdon
Debt free as far as we can see in Clinton budget debate
The piece critiques Bill Clinton's 1999 budget projecting surpluses up to 1 trillion by 2008 and outlines expectations for spending, tax cuts, and debt reduction. It questions the sustainability of surpluses, notes tobacco settlement funding, and calls for paying down the federal debt to improve long-term economic health.
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Bill Clinton
Congress
White House
Newt Gingrich
George Brown
D-Calif
Senate Finance Committee
William Roth
R-Del
House Public Works Committee
Bud Shuster
Treasury
Social Security
Kemp
Forbes
Et al
Newspaper Enterprise Assoc
Maryland 115th Infantry becomes first National Guard unit fully organized
Col Louis G Smith heads four officers in activating the Medical Detachment at Frederick. The 115th Infantry Regiment becomes the first fully organized component of Maryland National Guard ground forces. Also notes Muse Tailoring denial of a large Frederick building purchase and a Frederick Police mural project. Blizzard blocks roads with 40 mph winds, 23-vehicle crash near Mt Zion Road. motorists shelter at Frederick Armory. Red Cross aids stranded drivers as negotiations signal a tentative nationwide coal strike settlement with ratification and coal flow delays ahead.
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Louis G. Smith
Frederick
115Th Infantry
Maryland National Guard
Cresap Rifles
Frederick Armory
Col. Smith
Grant B. Hawkins
Joseph M. Purvis
Arthur M. Bacon
U.S. 340
Mt. Zion Road
Rural legislators push voluntary plan to curb Pfiesteria runoff
Maryland rural lawmakers unveil an alternative to Gov Glendening's mandate plan for nutrient runoff control. The bill seeks 50 percent farm enrollment by 2000 and 80 by 2005, with a pilot to move poultry litter where phosphorus is prominent, backed by 1.5 million state funds and Farm Bureau support.
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Annapolis
Parris Glendening
Chesapeake Bay
Ronald Guns
Dcecil
Maryland Farm Bureau
Steve Weber
Bil
Guns
Sen
Thomas
Mac” Middleton
D-Charles
Jamie Jamison
Poolesville
Dickerson
Jamison
Joe Bryce
Bryce
Frederick County Calls For School Board Referendum
In a 6 to 2 vote, six of eight Frederick County legislators backed a referendum on electing the school board, overturning a prior stance. Senators Derr and Brinkley opposed. Delegates Elliott and Hecht changed positions to support the referendum, with Snodgrass praised for leadership. Voters, especially parents, are urged to study the issue before November elections.
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Frederick County
Jack Derr
David Brinkley
Donald Elliott
Sue Hecht
Louise Snodgrass
Parent letter disputes Catholic vs public schooling views
A Frederick County parent defends public schools after criticizing a News-Post piece on Catholic and public education. The writer, who worked as a special education aide, praises public schools for funds, curricula, and teacher dedication while arguing morality and social responsibility arise without religion.
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Frederick
Frederick County
Letters cite bias in school coverage and call for balanced reporting
A Thurmont reader criticizes a front page feature comparing Catholic and public schools as irresponsible journalism. She asserts parental involvement remains strong, standards are similar, and urges careful research with input from supporters of both systems. The letter ends with the signature Lisa Weeks.
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Ion
Mother Seton
Fairness Appeal Aims to Repeal Gun Range Noise Exemption
Charles and Patricia Fisher of Taneytown urge Frederick County Commissioners to repeal a state noise exemption allowing gun ranges in Frederick County to exceed border noise limits. They note state law elsewhere caps at 60 decibels and seek action before the 1998 legislative session deadlines.
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Frederick County
Not a number, theyre our future boundary clash over Thurmont Elementary
A Thurmont community letter argues against boundary changes to relieve overcrowding at Thurmont Elementary. Parents claim long term planning is needed to avoid uprooting students and preserving the rural town atmosphere, urging investment in new schools and technology rather than quick fixes that shuttle students to other communities.
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Thurmont
Frederick County
Thurmont Elementary
How to Send a Letter to The Frederick News-Post
Instructions for submitting Letters to the Editor include mailing to The Frederick News-Post at 200 Patrick Street, P.O. Box 578, Frederick MD 21705, plus a fax number 301-662-8299 and an email option letters@fredericknewspost.com for electronic submissions.
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Frederick News-Post
Patrick Sr
P.O
Frederick
Fredericknewspost.com
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