Maryland House and Senate Races Highlight Fundraising Totals
Federal Election Commission reports show Maryland 6th District contender Roscoe Bartlett raised 311000 while Paul Muldowney gathered 266400. Challenger Neil Dhillon led in fundraising but lost in the Democratic primary. Bartlett often relied on individual donors and later benefited from national money as an incumbent. In the Senate race, Paul Sarbanes pulled 1.26 million in total contributions, with 344900 from Marylanders, and Bill Brock, 1.5 million with 510400 from Marylanders and PAC support totaling 665700.
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Maryland
Paul Muldowney
Roscoe Bartlett
Cumberland
Neil Dhillon
Federal Election Commission
Muldowney
Hagerstown
Bartlett
Beverly Byron
Byron
Thomas Hattery
Dr. Bartlett
Hattery
House of Representatives
Election Commission
Frederick County
Paul Sarbanes
Bill Brock
Brock
Sarbanes
U.S
Tennessee
Pfeiffer argues against milk price supports and urges farm housing reforms
Roy Pfeiffer of Union Bridge attacks federal milk price supports as socialized aid and calls for state led housing development on farm land. He argues farmers should shed government dependence, exploit land value through rental housing, and bypass development restrictions to reach consumers directly, criticizing Don Elliott’s program as a repeat of failed federal policy.
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Don Elliott
Elliott
America
Roy Pfeiffer
Union Bridge
Pulp Fiction Dominates Oscar Nominations Despite Criticism
Oscar nominations spotlight Pulp Fiction for best picture and major categories amid strong reviews. Critics argue the film glorifies violence and racist language while distancing itself with clever dialogue and stylish execution. The piece questions whether it outshines other violent works like Natural Born Killers and laments Hollywood’s embrace of sadism as entertainment.
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Hollywood
Oliver Stone
Pulp
Hollywood's Oscar Debate on Violence and Pulp Fiction
Reiner Wunderlich argues Hollywood faces a moral crisis as violence underpins modern cinema. He cites Pulp Fiction's success, critiques the industry for profiting from gunplay, and questions how audiences reconcile calls to curb violence with continued entertainment obsession. Wunderlich notes the need for accountability before this year's Oscar voting.
Nightlife curfew provoked by Burns may hit clubs
Local tavern owners expect little impact from the new midnight curfew proclaimed by War Mobilization Director James F. Burns for night clubs theaters and all places of entertainment nationwide. Theaters usually closed around 11 30 p m and taverns at midnight when beer sales end.
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James F. Burns
Insight on Violence and Media Influence
A reader praises Roscoe Bartlett for an op ed on TV sex and violence, noting the link between cultural violence and youth behavior. The letter argues violence stems from influences on values and expectations, critiquing gun control opposition and military spending while urging restraint in media and hardware.
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Roscoe Bartlett
News- Post
Congress
Barking dogs vs rifle range noise debate in Frederick
Local letters echo complaints about a rifle range and gun club while a reader from Spring Ridge cites other noise sources. She notes many builders include clauses about the range and says newcomers knew it existed before buying homes, urging attention to more pressing issues.
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Terry Stitely
Frederick
Spring Ridge
Letters on local issues tie noise, fraud and politics in Maryland
A Gaithersburg reader accuses neighbors of misdirection at a meeting and urges action against builders over noise. He questions airport noise compared to a stray bullet risk, condemns alleged fraud by Sauerbrey and calls out Parris Glendening’s conduct while planning retirement from Maryland taxes.
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Frederick
Sauerbrey
Free State
Parris Glendening
Maryland
Ice breaker's feat praised as half full by crowd and martial artist
On Feb 5 Bill Wickham aimed to break 5000 pounds of ice but succeed by breaking half the slabs, while reporter Julia Robb framed it as a failure. A crowd of over 100 supported the effort amid freezing weather, praising Wickham and martial arts as self defense and confidence builders.
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Bill Wickham
Julia Robb
Mr. Wickham
Ms. Robb
Election Fraud Claims Target Parris Glendening
A reader voices outrage over alleged irregularities in the gubernatorial race and notes that Parris Glendening was their chosen candidate though doubts persist about the election. The letter expresses disappointment and a desire for fair results.
Lives on the line during the winter
Cindy Wetzel from Martinsburg West Virginia writes about a Frederick nursing home that requires staff to work in snow storms despite weather warnings. She claims staff face warnings, three day suspensions and job loss for calling in while administrators remain safely at home.
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Rns
Lpns
Cnas
Frederick
Nursing Home
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick Post
The Frederick Post invites readers to submit letters with name address and phone number. Due to high volume the paper does not publish poetry religious verse or letters addressed to others. Mailing address and fax number are provided.
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Frederick Mews-Post
Frederick Post
E. Patrick St
P.O
Frederick
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Scripps Howard News Service
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James H. Harris
Julien P. Delphey
Board of Aldermen
Carroll Parkway
Board of Education
Frederick High School
John Winston Reburn
Frederick State Police Barracks
Maryland Law Enforcement Officers Inc
Diana Fraley Frederick
Les Ratliff
Gaithersburg
Lisa Farbstein
Cindy Wetzel
Martinsburg
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