No sudden windfall as counties lift hiring freeze
The Frederick County commissioners ended their hiring freeze through prudent spending over two years, proving tightening works. The governor proposed a budget fueled by anticipated gambling revenue, prompting concern that spending may outpace actual receipts and risk renewed fiscal strain. Both tracks hint at needed restraint and careful budgeting to avoid repeated crises.
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Frederick County
General Assembly
William Donald Schaefer
Should Frederick adopt a council-manager city form
John A Olson argues for Frederick to adopt a council-manager system. He contends a city manager, hired by the mayor and aldermen, would oversee all departments, prepare the budget, and ensure day-to-day operations while addressing resident concerns. He cites ICMA ethics and notes many similar towns use this model.
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Frederick
Paul Gordon
International City/County Management Association
ICMA
Censorship debated in The Frednck News-Post letters
A reader argues for censorship after reading editorials and letters by Teri A Heger R Herbert Oden and Paul C Leatherman from February 2. The letter condemns liberal critics and urges the paper to stop printing dissenting opinions to curb supposed decay in morals and economy.
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Teri A Heger
R Herbert Oden
Paul C. Leatherman
Fredenck News Post
United States
Confirmation hearing parody stirs debate on process and people
A satirical transcript depicts a Senate Judiciary Committee session testing attorney general nominee Ms. Yetta Nutther. The mock hearing features confrontational questions, live public polling via a televised score, and pointed dialogue about baby-sitting, citizenship, and taxes amid a spoof confirmation process.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Yetta Nutther
United States
Arbi
Hiawatha
Nutther Hearsay: Royko Clip Examines Atty Earnings
In a satirical exchange, Mike Royko questions Ms Nutther about her pay, benefits, and work-life balance as a high earning attorney. The dialogue tracks public reaction turning unfavorable as the Big Board shows her rating dropping from high to 22 percent before she withdraws.
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Sen. Grunge
Disney World
Six Flags
Busch Gardens
Nintendo
Raucous noises at city tests prompt no official comment
The noon alarms from City Hall siren, Hood College steam whistle, and Detrick Field resounded but drew no official remarks on air raid warning tests. Dr G Frederick Ordemann, 1909 Frederick High grad, promoted to assistant general superintendent at Standard Oil Whiting refinery.
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City Hall
Hood College
Detrick Field
G. Frederick Ordemann
Frederick High School
Whiting
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Whiting, Ind
Charlotte E. Sinn
Frederick
Birdland at Prospect Plaza Apartments Parking Hazard
A reader reports droppings from birds at Prospect Plaza Apartments creating health concerns and vehicle staining. They urge management to address the issue or involve the health department and restore theComplex’s name from Birdland to Prospect Plaza.
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Prospect Plaza
Health Department
Bardland” At
Prospect Plaza Apts
Keep Our Outdoor Camps Open Camp Round Meadow and Greenlop
Sixth and eighth graders say camp is the year’s highlight teaching social, cooperation, and science skills. They request editorial support to keep Camp Round Meadow and Greenlop open, noting activities like rock collecting and mineral study enhance school learning and teamwork.
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Asim
Editorial Letter Urges School Health Staffing Funding
Patricia A. Mayernik argues for a budget that funds school health personnel to handle medication administration playground injuries and nursing tasks. She notes increased student diversity due to mainstreaming and ADA mandates and criticizes overburdened secretaries handling nurse duties. She cites President Clinton inauguration spending and calls for prioritized health staffing in schools.
Our excellent schools deserve nurses
A Frederick County parent praises the Board of Education for high quality education at Monocacy Elementary and supports funding the proposed school budget while noting that realistic cuts may be necessary.
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Frederick County
Board of Education
Monocaty
Anti-column chides Post for Meachum guns piece
A Letter to the editor criticizes Roy Meachum for a no class guns demonstration in The Washington Post cited in the January 22 Frederick News-Post. Arthur C. Cox of Mount Airy voices disapproval of the column’s stance.
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Roy Meachum
Washington Post
Frederick News Post
Letters to the Editor Address and Contact Details
Readers are invited to submit letters to the Editor at The Frederick News Post 200 East Patrick Street Frederick Maryland 21705 or by dialing 852 R204.
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John A. Olson
Amites
Dram
Frederck
Tim Barton
Ney Vaglent
Fredenck News-Post
Mike Royko
Tribune Media Services
England
Willis M.R. Spurrier
Austin McGaha
George J. Kline
James L. Albright
Charles E. Cronenburg
Robert E. Bell
Jesse F. Scott
John W. James
Marriott Corporation
County Health Department
Air Quality Control Office
Fort Detrick
AQC
Paul Beale
Litton Bionetics
Frederick Cancer Research Center
Pablo Melendez
Sagner Inc
Mr. Melendez
Puerto Rico
Sagner
Birdland At
Emma French
Tuscarora
Gideon Twigg
West Frederick Middle School
Clinton
White House
Madeline Smith Frederick
Patricia A. Mayernik
Arthur C Cox
Mount Airy
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