Piggyback tax debate heats in Maryland and county officials
A local primer explains the piggyback income tax, how it flows from state to Frederick County, and the proposed change to allow up to 60 percent. The piece notes Winchester Hall leaders oppose expanding the local tax, while state legislators push for broader authority, highlighting political maneuvering and its impact on taxpayers.
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Annapolis
Winchester Hall
Frederick County
Maryland
Keep MSD Open: A Deaf Advocate Urges Staying Maryland School for the Deaf
Barbara Kinzie of Walkersville argues against Schaefer's Doomsday Budget proposing the closure of the Maryland School for the Deaf in Frederick and Columbia. She urges alternatives to keep both campuses open, highlighting language development needs, integrated services, and the value of a residential deaf education. She appeals for higher taxes to fund the Deaf School as the best educational environment for deaf children.
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William Donald Schaefer
Maryland School For the Deaf
Frederick
Columbia
Maryland
Charity at United Way sparks internal scrutiny
Washington reports that United Way of America, the nation's largest charity, spends 30 million dollars annually at its Alexandria headquarters while overseeing a web of subsidiaries and double dipping executives. Troubled employees hired their own lawyer to probe finances as insiders fear firings for asking questions. memos warn reporters are investigating. President William Aramony receives a board vote of confidence as the article notes donor funds and distribution practices.
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United Way of America
Alexandria
United Way
Regardles Magazine
William Aramony
United Way under Aramony faces scrutiny over spin off profits
The Jack Anderson column alleges United Way under William Aramony expanded into private spin offs including Charities Funds Transfers. It claims profits, high salaries, and consultant ties benefited executives and questioned donors’ accountability while Aramony enjoyed lavish perks and an apartment linked to private spinoffs.
50 Years Ago Fuel Shortages Loosen Ration Plan Discussed
Reports from Atlantic Seaboard oil firms say gasoline stocks dwindled due to war losses and tanker diversions. Government mulls a coupon book ration to cut consumption by 15 percent while Maryland Governor O Conor pushes rapid completion of DoD road projects including the Hagerstown Frederick dual highway. Local fire equipment modernization discussed in Emmitsburg with a two-truck setup deemed inadequate. Dr William Payne named senior project officer for Fort Detrick Cancer Center. Frederick County Food Stamp distribution criticized as inefficient by Donald Date. Pomona Grange and Farm Bureau meet to discuss farmland assessments hunter licensing and trespassing.
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Atlantic Seaboard
Emmitsburg
Western Maryland District Legion Auxiliary
Charles P. Mort
Pomona Grange
Frederick County Farm Bureau
Betty’s
Roy Meachum in Venezuela. column to resume next week
News-Post columnist Roy Meachum reports he is in Venezuela and states his column will return next week. The note confirms ongoing dispatches and a brief travel update for readers.
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News-Post
Roy Meachum
Venezuela
Reelect Beverly Byron to Congress Supported by Local Official
A Frederick County Commissioner's endorsement urges voters to reelect Beverly Byron to the United States House. The writer praises her experience, leadership, and responsiveness to constituent concerns, noting her support for active duty military and veterans in the Sixth District.
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Beverly Byron
Byron
Bev
United States
House of Representatives
Tragic Omega Center entrance sparks blame on SHA and planners
A reader condemns state highway officials and planning staff over deadly crashes near Md 85. The Omega Center entrance and an unlit crossing at English Muffin Way are cited as dangerous, with calls to lower speed limits ignored until a fatality occurred. The comment questions planning approvals and safety measures.
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Omega Center
the Knoll
Planning Commission
Robert Herstein
SHA
Rows of letters shed light on school redistricting debate
Readers discuss dangers at ESSROC entrance and growth in truck traffic. They urge officials to act. Other letters defend Brunswick High and oppose busing, praising its academics, safety, and community spirit amid redistricting talk.
Redistricting Debate Sparks Anger in Middletown and Brunswick
Linda Mills expresses outrage at perceived bias in high school redistricting plans. She argues all county children deserve equal access to quality education and asks for unified effort across districts to support every student.
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Lam
Middletown
Frederick
Brunswick High
Brunswick
Readers invited to send letters to News-Post office
The Frederick News-Post invites readers to mail letters to its office at 200 E. Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701. The notice emphasizes public participation and traditional mail correspondence for opinion and feedback.
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News-Post
E. Patrick St
Frederick
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