Maryland bill seeks four year college polling sites
A Baltimore County delegate proposes placing polling places on four year college campuses in Maryland. The measure would affect Frederick County with Hood College in Frederick City and Mount St. Marys College in Emmitsburg, potentially allowing students to vote in campus dining halls.
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Baltimore County
General Assembly
Frederick County
Hood College
Nght
Frederick City
Mount St. Mary's College
Emmitsburg
Editorial tee ballot A discussion on voting methods and youth turnout
The piece argues that turnout among 18 to 20 year olds was 31 percent in 1996 and that registration issues threaten Maryland student voters. It questions dorm as residence, notes Internet voting as a possible option, but cautions traditional methods remain necessary. The editorial suggests exploring ideas to boost participation, acknowledging every vote counts.
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Hood and
the Mount
Maryland
Chads
Conspiracy Claims Shape Local Police Office War
Roy Meachum recounts clashes with City Hall and police leaders over the Fraternal Order of Police and alleged plots against Chief Raffensberger. He cites personal ties with Lt. O'Brien, a disputed letter about NAACP president Char lene Edmonds, and his critique of a department deemed politicized and hostile to reform. He notes lingering tension with Gordon supporters and defends a habit of reporting from his North Market Street home.
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Fraternal Order OF Police
Frederick Police
City Hall
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O'Brien
Regis Raffensberger
NAACP
Charlene Edmonds
Mr. Gordon
Rick Weldon
Denise West
Weldon
North Market Street
Harold Domer
Headquarters Command Staff
Pat O'Brien
Gordon
Raffensberger
W. £.B. Griffin
Alabama
Raffernsberger
FCC
Appeals Court
Lynn Battaglia
May
Ron
Order of Police
Gordons
Obrien
Mudi
Pushkin
Clintons Compared to Bonnie and Clyde in Past Scandals
A critical view of Bill and Hillary Clinton, comparing their White House conduct to Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. The piece accuses them of propriety breaches, misused pardons, and large gifts while noting public resilience and ongoing political defense. It questions transparency and accountability in donations, book deals, and offices.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Bonnie and Clyde
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China
Executive
Bonnie Parker
Clyde Barrow
New York
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Clinton
Washington
Arkansas
Marc Rich
Switzerland
Sen. Clinton
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Justice Department
Lentis
Frederick city and county figures and events in brief
Local figures show Frederick city with 5 451 dwelling units and Frederick County with 17 282. City residents average 33 per unit, county 3.6. Highlights include a Truxa reception for Miss Gertrude Lappincott after an 8 pm modern dance, Tex Ritter visiting Frederick Memorial Hospital, and HUD grant denial for Frederick’s 550 000 community development block grant. County rainfall exceeded an inch as winter weather hit. Authorities plan boundary extension to include Frederick Community College and traffic changes on main routes. A hospital nurses’ union dispute led to court action.
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Wk City
Frederick County
Andrew G Truxa
Hood College
Gertrude Lappincott
Brodbeck Hall
Frederick
Frederick Community College
When Will It End Detailing Tax Burden in Frederick County
A lifelong Frederick County resident laments rising taxes amid new levies and fees. He urges the county commissioners to curb spending, suggesting a watchdog tax to monitor fiscal actions and asking when the tax increases will stop.
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Fromt
Frederick County
Frederick News-Post
Raymond Frye backs Mike Daye for TJ head coach
Matthew Tayman writes in support of Mike Daye for Gov. Thomas Johnson High School football head coach. He credits Daye with leadership, mentoring, and improving academics while guiding players to become scholastic athletes. Daye is praised for motivating the team and aiding athletics at TJ.
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Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
The
Patriots
Mike Dave
Ben Wright
Mike Daye
Fop
Thomas Johnson
Frostburg State University
William van Hall
No cell phone law cited in letter about rear-end crash
In a January 24 letter Steven Claggett recounts how his vehicle was rear-ended by a driver who was not using a hand free device. The writer implies a policy on distracted driving and describes the crash circumstances without naming specific laws.
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Steven Claggett
Mr. Claggett
Letter writers argue cell phone bans distract drivers
A reader critiques claims that cell phones cause crashes and urging bans. The letter cites anecdotal incidents from years past to claim drivers' attention lapses, warns of creeping safety restrictions, and defends gun rights and body armor against proposed limits.
NASCAR Fan Reflections On Dover Race And Fair Behavior
Terry Fisher notes that Dover Delaware race crowds were well behaved with polite souvenir trail staff. He contrasts with fair carneys whose attire he finds crude, plans to attend the fair but will attend the race next fall.
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Nascar
Dover
Del
Frederick Fair
Bartlett Letter in Food Section Provokes Debate
Frederick Post features Representative Roscoe Bartlett's letter in the Food for Thought column of the February 7 issue. The letters by Raleigh Booze and Nancy Hanel accompany Bartlett, criticizing the liberal governor's stance on protective body armor and abortion, all in the same section.
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Dr. Bartlett
Liberal
Rep. Bartlett
Tim Ferguson
Alex Mooney
Frederick County
Sue Hecht
Joe
Jane
Frederick Post
Roscoe Bartlett
Raleigh Booze
Nancy Hanel
Remembering Mr. DeLauter
Former students, led by SOHN DIXON of Chicago, honor Claude DeLauter as a seventh grade teacher who inspired higher performance, integrity, and service through patient, thorough preparation shaping careers and community involvement. The tribute emphasizes lasting impact and compassion.
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Claude DeLauter
Mr. DeLauter
Letters to the Editor Policy and Contact Info
A garbled notice outlines letters to the editor rules for The Frederick News-Post. It mentions exclusivity, rights to letters, and disallows poetry or aged verse. It lists mail and phone contact details for submissions and a general email address.
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