Political races expand as 1994 field grows in Maryland
The 1994 race heats up with many newcomers and incumbents seeking new offices. Former Washington County delegate Paul Muldowney announces a run for Congress against Roscoe Bartlett, while David Denton, ex Maryland School for the Deaf head, seeks a seat in the House of Delegates District 4A, challenging incumbents George Littrell and Tom Hattery. The paper urges reader involvement without endorsement.
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Washington County
Paul Muldowney
Congress
Frederick County
Roscoe Bartlett
Bartlett
David Denton
Maryland School For the Deaf
House of Delegates
George Littrell
Tom Hattery
Milk safety questions over bovine growth hormone BST
Dorothy Stull asks if milk from cows treated with Bovine Somatotropin BST poses human health risks. She cites FDA testing gaps, links to IGF-I, potential cancer risks, antibiotic residues, unlabeled milk, and calls for consumer boycotts amid government purchase of surplus dairy products.
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Monsanto Company
United States
The
Humane Farming Association
FDA
Louis
FOIA and the right to know how delays hide government files
A defense of the Freedom of Information Act notes its aim to grant access to federal records, while criticizing redaction and delays. The piece highlights the Foster case as an example where a Park Service Police report remained unavailable despite FOIA requests, and cites officials who say the law lacks “teeth.” It urges citizens to demand transparency from agencies and elected representatives.
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U.S
White House
Vince Foster
Virginia Park
Justice Department
Park Service
FBI
Helm
Radio City Music Hall
Washington
Paul McMasters
The
Freedom Forum
First Amendment Center
Society of Professional Journalists
FOIA
McMasters
Vincent Foster
Surge in Frederick County highlights resignations and transit woes
Dr. E C Kefauver announced the surprise resignation of Philip C Harvey state bacteriologist at Frederick lab to lead Ledelle Laboratories in New York and possibly join Army service. Zeigler family returns to Frederick after a Bolivian journey. Rabies quarantine hits Middletown as multiple dogs bitten. Gasoline shortages worsen with long lines at service stations. Jefferson barn fire consumes property for hours. County square offers parking permits to early commuters. Ambulance service policy under fire as fire committee weighs insurer coverage.
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E.C. Kefauver
Philip C. Harvey
Frederick Laboratory
Harvey
Ledelle Laboratories
New York
U.S. 40 West Gulf Service Station
George Washington
Frederick County
Use of churches for non religious events
Margaret Casadonte reflects on community needs and praising Frederick Presbyterian Church for aiding the needy. She argues religious events coincide with God's work and urges locals to help those nearby, challenging indifference and NIMBY attitudes.
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Frederick Presbyterian
Keep String Music From Education Board Funding
This letter argues for continuing county funding of string music programs. The author, a parent, cites discipline, personal enrichment, teamwork, stress performance, and economic and cultural value. It notes string teaching benefits across ballet, folk, jazz, and opera and cites U S competition with Japan and Germany. It concludes with appreciation of string in American tradition.
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Board of Education
U.S
Japan
Germany
Boston Philharmonic
Letter on music value and national discourse from James Gayfield
James Gayfield argues for prioritizing string instruments in education, praising music's cultural and economic roles. He notes public broadcasters value retirees who champion classical themes, warns against importing skills, and critiques political figures while linking music to national prowess and lowering debt costs.
Clinton's claim of early economic turnaround disputed
The text accuses President Clinton and his allies of touting an immediate economy and deficit improvement before any new tax plans or belt-tightening had taken effect. It argues the administration and media are echoing Republican criticisms and claims.
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Mr. Bush
Clinton
Guns and the gun control debate recollection from 1922
George M C Luhrs of Monrovia reflects on past days when banks, post offices, and police were armed and guards protected monetary flow. He contends current laws only affect law abiding citizens and urges authorities to permit personal protection to safeguard lives and property.
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Willy Nilly
Postal Service
P.O
Dole
Thhose
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters with name address and phone for verification. Due to high volume they cannot guarantee publication. poetry religious verse or letters to others are not published. Send to Letter to the Editor Frederick MD P.O. box 578 or fax 662-8279.
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Frederick
The
Frederick Newsry E
Patrick
P.O
Frederick, MD
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Newspaper Enterprise Association
George A. Zeigler
Ruth
George A. Zeigler II
la Paz
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Zeigler
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