Count debate shapes 2000 census method decision
The Census Bureau weighs sampling versus full tally for the 2000 count prompting a Supreme Court review due in June. Frederick County cites a $1.4 million impact from uncounted residents, while officials push for Complete Count committees and broader public awareness. The plan includes over 500,000 enumeratees to visit nonresponding homes and a long form with 30 privacy sensitive questions amid concerns about government intrusion.
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Nis
U.S
Census Bureau
Supreme Court
Victoria Haines
Frederick
Frede rick delegation clash over gun club noise rules
Civics note argues Tim Ferguson overstays as Frederick delegation chair. The author defends local rights amid Frederick County gun club noise disputes and calls for adherence to law over individual power. References to Derr, Elliott, Snodgrass, Brin kley, and local political dynamics.
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Tim Ferguson
Frederick
Louise Snodgrass
David Brinkley
Jack Derr
Tin Ferguson
Charles Smith
Mr. Smith
Carroll County
Taneytown Rod and Gun Club
Sen. Ferguson
Athens
Socrates
Taneytown
Winchester Hall
John Thompson
Sen. Derr
Waterloo
Jesson
Alex Mooney
Derr
Ferguson
Carroll
Frederick County
Del
Don Elliott
Project Shooting Club
Eliott
Maryland
Barbara Mikulski
Paul Sarbanes
Roscoe Bartlett
General Assembly
Washington
Joe Bartlett
Sue Hecht
Paul Stull
Donald Elliott
Maryland General Assembly
Americans weary of public sex culture clash over Tinky Winky
Ann McFeaters notes mainstream Americans reject new culture war crusades over television icons like Tinky Winky. They oppose politicizing family values, fear moral policing, and want to restore privacy and restraint in public discourse, reducing partisanship and avoiding sex politics in national life.
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Clinton
House
Washington
Jerry Falwell
Parent Alert
Tinky Winky
America
Jerry Falwells
Ann McFeasters
Scripps Howard Neuse
Frederick area snow slows traffic as winds lash region
Slippery streets after three inches of snow slow Frederick area traffic while temperatures rise and slush remains. Five inch snowfall kept drivers cautious as area schools closed early and residents noted this severe winter period follows decades of lighter winters. Local events include a high school dance with several chaperones and a large scouting dinner at Calvary Methodist Church with Francis Scott Key District toastmaster Alver Renn.
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Frederick
Francis Scott Key
Calvary Methodist Church
Alver ¥. Renn
Distric
Dedicated educator at Brunswick Middle School praised
A parent from Knoxville commends Art Fairweather at Brunswick Middle School for dedication and positive changes. The letter thanks the educator for putting students first and notes continuity with Hal Mosser, anticipating future success under Fairweather’s leadership.
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Art Fairweather
Brunswick Middle School
Mr. Fairweather
Brunswick
Hal Mosser
Clinton urged to attend Frederick County public schools
Letter writer Lynwood Clark of Frederick criticizes President Clinton for not understanding learning after watching Channel 18 and the FCPS message at the bottom of the screen. He cites the character Counts motto and urges Clinton to value responsibility and do what he is supposed to do.
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Clinton
Frederick County
Mr. Clinton
High-tech snow bird praises The Frederick News-Post online
A Frederick expatriate praised the News-Post for its public web page, noting its relevance to local agriculture and the Sheriff’s deputies beatings weekly. He cites Meachum’s column and the Outlaw as keepers of political and social commentary, requests police blotters online and more high-tech jobs.
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Oracle Corporation
Frederick
Sheriff's Deputies
Meachum
Roy
Letters Dency Aims For High-Tech Snowbird Move
A brief note from Bob Bianchi of Miami expresses a wish to embrace a high tech snowbird lifestyle, enjoying balmy 78 degree weather today while missing Frederick. The message blends sunny Florida ambiance with nostalgia for a different northern setting.
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Dency
Miami
Frederick
Balance in Maryland Transportation Aims to Ease Frederick Congestion
Maryland Transportation Secretary John D. Porcari stresses a balanced investment approach under Governor Glendening to ease Frederick County congestion. MARC service expansion and I-270 HOV lanes are highlighted alongside highway upgrades and new bridges.
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Parris N. Glendening
Maryland Department of Transportation
Frederick County
Maryland
MARC
Frederick
Gaithersburg
Bethesda
I- 270
US 15
US 240
East Street
Owens Creek
Israel Creek
Woodsboro
Blot on the foothills stirs opposition to Mount Tabor substation
Middletown resident Birch Hotz raises concerns about Allegheny Power’s Mount Tabor Road substation. He cites proximity to a light industry zone a mile away and its location opposite the Civil War South Mountain Keller farm site. He warns the tall towers will dominate the landscape and mar the foothills.
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Allegheny
Mount Tabor Road
South Mountain
Keller Farm
Maryland Historic Trust
Maryland Environmental Trust
Alderman Kuzent seeks public documents amid protests
Laurie Moore notes Alderman Donna Kuzent challenges the mayor's staff to obtain requested public records. She suggests officials fear what Kuzent will uncover, citing intimidation and sanctions threats while insisting on transparency.
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Donna Kuzentchak
Mad It Letters to the Editor Frederick News-Post
A guidance-like note outlines submission routes for letters to the editor. It lists mailing to The Frederick News-Post in Frederick with a P O Box and street address, a phone number, and an email option. The details appear scrambled but indicate contact methods for letter submissions.
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Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick
P.O
Frederick
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Luther D. Brown
Vyerman M. Brown Jr
Charles EK. Hicks
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Nation 2
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Terrie Shankle
Cindy Volk
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Ann Snodgrass
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Roy Esworthy
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