Deregulation Debate Notes Risks to Electric Power Reliability
Ralph J. Brodd of WN Inc warns deregulation may threaten the long standing reliability of U S electrical service. He notes few new generation plants have come online in the past decade and competition could curb investment needed to replace and expand capacity. The Maryland legislative delay allows time to study ramifications of a draconian move.
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CIA
America
Ralph J. Brodd
Braddarp
WN Inc
Brodd
MCI
Sprint
Bell Atlantic
Uncle Sam
Maryland
Grandmother Nancy Luse Remains a Pillar of Family Life
Nancy Luse recalls her grandmother known for hard work and thrift in central Pennsylvania. She raised ten children on a farm, fed her family first, fixed a rocking chair for five dollars, and wove a life of sewing, gardening, and music. Her independent spirit shaded by practical care defined a long, resilient life ending in a nursing home.
Prayer Breakfast Amid Global Dignitaries Sparks Tense Debate
At a presidential prayer breakfast a mix of figures including President Clinton Vice President Gore Yasser Arafat and foreign dignitaries attended as speakers debated morality foreign policy and peace Clinton urged steps toward Kosovo and met with Arafat and Leah Rabin while John Glenn quoted Ecclesiastes and Dr Laura schlesinger warned against moral lapses. The event drew protests from conservative groups over Arafat s presence.
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al Gore
Yasser Arafat
Congress
Laura” Schlesinger
John Glenn
Laura
Gore
Joseph Lieberman
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Mary Louise Van Sant Arrives in Guam With Husband in Tow
Mary Louise Van Sant daughter of Herschel T Boyer arrived on Guam and joined her husband Lt Edward R Van Sant of the U S Air Force son of Richard Van Sant of Mount Airy Mrs Van Sant had worked as a nurse at Frederick Memorial Hospital before leaving to join her husband Officials of All Yarebank Air Inc discussed Selanport The Fredericks mi Ladpeert air line’s projected interstate service Temporary access to Watkins Acres in western Frederick was provided by the city via a lane from West Second Street to the former Albert Mercer farm Freezing rain covered trees and roads in Frederick County but warmer valley temperatures averted snow and sleet Some 135 friends of former Frederick County Commissioner Lawrence A Dorsey honored him at a dinner at Betty’s Restaurant Lumen F Norris master of ceremonies A Giant Food full page ad proclaimed Thanks a billion we couldnt have done it without you The ad noted 117 stores in the Washington Baltimore Richmond area have sales over one billion since opening in Washington DC February 6 1936 Ann Hughes 25 daughter of Maryland governor Harry Hughes taught special education at Libertytown Elementary since 1978 The Frederick County Commissioners voted themselves power to designate no smoking areas in county buildings
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Guam
Edward R. van Sant
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Mount Airy
van Sant
Frederick Me. Hospital
Watkins Acres
Frederick
Frederick City
West Second Street
Albert Mercer
Frederick County
Lawrence A. Dorsey
Betty's Restaurant
Lumen F Norris
Giant Food
Washington-Baltimore-Richmond
Washington, D.C
Ann Hughes
Maryland
Harry Hughes
Libertytown
Impeachment doubts and calls for accountability echoed
A poster argues it would be ironic and horrific if a Speaker is ousted while the President is exonerated, condemning polls and the Senate for abandoning constitutional norms. It laments dismissals of private citizens and judges as the President enjoys rallies and partisan protection, warning of internal defeat by politics over nation.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Prion
Land
America
Reckoning with Driving Privileges After Long Recovery
Gail Bright of Thurmont recounts a 1997 crash that left her unconscious for months, the ensuing battle with the Motor Vehicle Administration to regain driving privileges, and the tests required including brake reaction, vision, written, and driving skill exams, amid hospital costs and family disruption.
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Motor Vehicle Administration
MVA
Readers defend neighbors across income levels
A reader thanks Ann Ryan for a letter about inclusive neighborhoods and rebukes State Senator Ferguson's remarks on low income families. She notes diverse neighbors include service members, police, workers, and teachers, many on subsidies, challenging Senator Ferguson to recognize all district citizens. B Casey Fitzgerald, Sabillasville, shares his job struggles and views on wage suppression and trade, recounting career shifts and financial pressures.
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Ann Ryan
Tim Ferguson
Senator Ferguson
Sen. Ferguson
Ryan
Experience Could Be Liability
A reader vents frustration over a newspaper claim there are not enough high tech workers in the county while local graduates struggle to find jobs. The letter cites a Baltimore tech school course and a 1964 graduate who became a field service engineer.
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Ceeath Peigie
Baltimore
Phaea An Sabor
Srbh Trate Souht Bibion Gatinr Teema Corporation
Frederick County General Assembly Delegation Listings
Frederick County delegation to Maryland General Assembly lists District 3 senators Alex Mooney and Tim Ferguson and delegates Joe Bartlett Sue Hecht Louise Snodgrass. district 4 senators Tim Ferguson and delegates Paul Stull David Brinkley Donald Elliott. office addresses Annapolis and contact numbers included. toll free line available.
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James Senate
Annapolis
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Sue Hecht
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Carroll
Tim Ferguson
Paul Stull
David Brinkley
Donald Elliott
Letters to the Editor in The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post outlines submission rules for letters to the editor. Letters must be signed with author name address and business phone, may be abridged, and exclude poetry religion and hero copies. Submissions can be mailed or faxed to the listed Frederick Maryland address or fax number.
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Spack Renadte
Wwe
Frederick
E. Patrick
P.O. Bon
Frederveh
Elder
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