Enron scandal prompts sharp editorial critique
The piece accuses Enron of fake assets and red ink, citing executives led by Kenneth Lay and Andrew Faslow, misused 401(k) plans, and mass insider stock sales. It discusses shredding of documents and implies political complicity, labeling the saga the tip of the iceberg in a growing crisis.
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Clinton
Ken Lay
Congress
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Visa fears frame a dangerous student visa loophole
President Bush warned time is short as terrorists exploit a pre Sept 11 student visa system. The piece cites NYT reporting on delays to implement tracking, staff shortages, and opaque whereabouts of 547 000 foreign student visa holders. It notes cases like Mansour and Moussaoui, lobbying by higher education, and calls for a temporary visa moratorium and a $95 tracking fee that faced pushback.
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New York Times
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California
American Airlines
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Byad Ismail
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World Trade Center
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New York
New York City
Ghazibrah Abu Mezer
Canada
Dianne Feinstein
Immigration Service
Sales Eye
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Wild West
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Town Clock Tells Time No More As Winds Halt Work
In Frederick County the town clock stopped at 1 30 after persistent high winds battered the mechanism. Officials blamed the poor condition of the clock and noted a climb to the clockwork chamber atop the Trinity Steeple was risky for workers. Meanwhile the Young Republican club at the Court House elected George B Delaplaine Jr of Frederick as president with Dorothy Barnhart Thurmont as secretary and Royal Remsberg Jr of Frederick as treasurer.
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George B. Delaplaine Jr
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Dorothy Barnhart
Thurmont
Royal Remsberg Jr
William Cram
Francis Eigenbrode
Braddock Heights
Open Frederick County Commission Meetings Scrutinized
Vague remarks outline public open meetings with Chairman David Gray and attendance rules. Citizens may watch on channel or tape recordings. critics accuse some commissioners of private influence and closed sessions despite posted notices at Winchester Mall.
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Mere Albers
Charles Hubba
Magus
Prederick County Board of Commissioners
MCC
David Gray
Saurteana
Fate Thompsaris Bene
Bat Phascescen Ae
Vonmissiners Torre Hay Kbederick
Jar Gurdon
Rydan Gardner
Winchester Mall
Letters to the editor on budget input and governance
Paul Dolan of New Market urges citizen involvement in budgeting and questions Georgia style quick legislation. He argues money should be wisely spent by elected officials and calls for real participation beyond rhetoric.
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Virginia
Uti Ie
Fatt
Aldernen
Bal Hal
Hall
Ven Ureater
Joe Baldi
Dave Lathart
We Hall
Power plant debate rumbles over Eastalo area impacts
Local residents in Frederick County discuss proposed power plants near Rockx and Adamstown, arguing minimal environmental harm versus water use concerns. They warn most water may be drawn from waste and river sources with limited return, and question regional energy effects and who benefits for residents.
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Rockx
Adamstown
Eeveryone
Fastalco
Eastalea
Eastalve
Allegheny Power
Howill
Miegheny
Mastako
Miegheny Power
Hinasteel
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Rastalen
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Proderick County
Frederck
Name change sparks debate at Western Maryland College alumni drive
James Gray, WMC class of 19H, critiques the college spending on a name change while noting over 60 percent of alumni do not contribute to the annual giving program. He argues the move alienates non-givers and upsets the 40 percent who can give. Kathryn Ann McKenzie Pruderick reports from Manalapan, N J.
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Manalapan
New Jersey
Thompson pressed to perform duties in county dispute
Voters question Thompson's commitment as a county commissioner amid closed sessions and procedural disagreements. A longtime resident defends his service, citing 22 years in the county and unpaid taxes and fees, while critics urge accountability and work sessions addressing public school needs and local issues.
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Thompson Deer
Hae
Sam
Peadevick
Agen
Fale
New London
Cye
Frederick County
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Brinkley Fergison misinformed on medical marijuana debate
The piece cites Ferguson and Sun Vin Ferguson arguing delays in federal research before medical marijuana support, notes a Maryland lawmaker’s stance on state leadership, and discusses a measure allowing medical necessity evidence in sentencing. It highlights cancer survivor perspectives and calls for patient access to treatments and aggressive therapy options.
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Maryland
Shnold
Thodas Hnatelinus
Maryhind
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Phuidlianoewal
Taski
Roe
Billie
Death Tax License to Steal and Farm Losses
Fragmented note argues against the death tax, calling it a theft by government that steals family funds and hurts farms turning them into houses. It claims the death tax should be halted and monies returned retroactively, referencing June and Virginia.
Letters to the Editor Confused Calls and Contact Tips
A jumble of reader strings requests mail and fax details for submitting letters to the editor. It includes garbled names, stray phrases, and a process note about sending letters via postal mail, fax, or email to the Frederick News-Post.
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Frederick
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