Bills that would require Maryland's school districts to
Editorial argues for a mandatory reusable gun safety program in schools with options for multiple providers or a free NRA Eddie Eagle program. It notes Frederick County already runs safety courses and stresses teaching children how to react to firearms, not political stance. The piece cites budget constraints and favors nonpolitical instruction by school staff or local law enforcement, while allowing Eddie Eagle where funds are tight.
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Vieral
Samilar Buls
NRA
Fredery Counts
Sheriffs Department
Frederick County
Maryland
Fantasticks shines at Cultural Arts Center in Frederick
Roy Meachum previews two Valentine options, The Fantasticks at the Cultural Arts Center and Chocolat on screen. He rates The Fantasticks highly, praising direction, cast led by Cale Porter-Borden and Andrew Lindbaughman, and musical numbers including Try to Remember. Chocolat earns praise for Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp performances, with Lasse Holstroemer’s direction enhancing the film’s charm.
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Cultural Arts Center
West Patrick Street
Steve Bomangu
Bill Mortis
New York
Amy Chase Martins
Tom Jones
Harvey Schmidt
Cale Porter-Borden St
Walkersville High
Sama Hufler
Ms Porter Borden
Luisa
Andrew Linvd Baughman
Fantasticks
el Gallo
Ms. Porter-Burden
David Norman
Steve Bomango
Peesee
Hearth
Cathro
Justin
Bobby Lewis
Jon Phebus
Don Quixote
Lewis
Mr. Phebus
Mr. Lewis
Mr. Bus
Charles Johnson
Frederick
Juliette Binoche
Columm
Judi Dench
Frederic Meth
One-armed economists and the tax cut debate
In a divided Congress the coming six months will show how generous relief for taxpayers will be. The Bush plan faces counterclaims as Democrats push their own version, with estimations from 1.6 trillion versus 900 billion and beyond. Public sentiment shows support for a cut but priorities like Social Security education and debt reduction loom large.
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Andon Johnson
Congress
Capitol Hill
George W. Bush
Senate
Tom Daschle
Bent Bush
Daschle
Time Magazine
CNN
Bush
White House
Robert Packwood
Capitol
HM Distro
Valentine mail pang and Camp Detrick club plans emerge
The Valentine heart pang is seen as a mail delay cause with post office stalls and extra carriers ensuring delivery. At Camp Detri ck committees are formed to plan a Teen Club open to youths ages 11 to 18, with Bert McDonnell as chairman. A weather note reports 66 degrees and a forecast cooling by evening. A group of 20 men leaves for induction in the SS Army from Frederick. John Lo Dallas is promoted to Supervising Commissioner for Frederick and Washington counties. A bill for deaf access to legal process via interpreters is introduced in the Maryland Senate. Sgt Robert K Longstreth is named outstanding NCO for the month at RAF Upper Heyford.
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Focal
Damney A
J Louis Boublitz
Washington
Frederick
John Lo Dallas
Robert F. Sweeney
Maryland
Mr. Barber
District 11
Rush bash letter attacks Clinton loyalists over Rush Limbaugh
Garel Hauver’s Feb 5 letter criticizes Clinton supporters and defends Rush Limbaugh, accusing the writer of losing credibility by endorsing Limbaugh as a sole source of truth. The caller urges readers to stop praising Limbaugh and suggests the column’s rhetoric mirrors his own.
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Clinton
Garel Hauver
Clintons
Rush Limbaugh
Old Rush
George
Bush
Haover
Sprint plans tower near rural homes prompts Q and A
Sprint proposes a communications tower between Cash Smith and Renner roads on the Buffington property near Woodsboro Elementary. Neighbors fear impact, while landowners hold out on rent offers of 500 and 790 dollars monthly as talks continue over two years. The proposed site sits at the back corner of a 114 acre farm close to residents.
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Woodsboro
Sprint
Cash Smith Road
Renner Road
Roger L
Mary A. Buffington
New Midway
Legislation on Traffic Stops Sparks Delegation Debate
A Maryland bill to collect driver race data during police stops aims to address profiling. Frederick delegation members show split support, with criticism that only one signatory from the group joined. Political tensions rise over symbolic steps versus real reform.
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Maryland
Frederick
Letters to the Editor Call Out Racial Profiling as Wrong
A letter from ALTON DREW of Frederick argues that racial profiling harms the community and is plainly wrong, urging readers to reject biased policing and embrace equality and safety for all residents.
Planning and traffic clash over interstates and elderly care
Linda Painter of Knoxville criticizes SHA for poor planning and interchanges, cites East Patrick Street disruption and Md 355 Md 85 ramps. She argues traffic shifts over time, urges rebuilding with focus on elderly care, and appeals to county leadership to honor the aging community.
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East Patrick Street
South Street
East Sucel
Motter Avenue
Seventh Street
Elderly care debate in Frederick County sparks public concern
Citizens condemn delays and demand immediate action on senior care funding. Frustration targets county commissioners for pursuing growth through business and road projects while neglecting vulnerable seniors. Calls for prioritizing indige nt elderly support and reevaluating land use.
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Frederick County
Fredenck County
Not that bad a letter on marijuana concerns in Frederick County
A reader challenges Erik R. Anderson over a Dec 20 Marcus West marijuana case and a judge’s handling. The writer defends medical evidence, questions Anderson’s critique of Judge Julie Stevenson and CpL Tim Duhan, and urges focus on more serious issues like guns and other drugs rather than marijuana in schools.
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Erik R. Anderson
Marcus West
Marjuana
Julie) Stevenson
Cpl
Tim Duhan
Anderson
Mari-juana
Frederick County
No Cell Phones In School Ban Advocated
A Pa. education stance argues no cell phones or pagers belong in schools. Teachers face interruptions hindering learning as they work to help students like Johnny focus on lessons.
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Johnny
Letters to the Editor Policy Notice
The Frederick News Post outlines submission rules for Letters to the Editor, including signature and contact details requirements and limitations on publication. It notes high volume may affect print publication and directs readers to a web site for postings.
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