Statewide push for character in schools sparks debate
Editorial critiques Maryland legislators including Sen Richard Colburn on a bill to mandate character education in public schools. The piece lauds Frederick County's approach and notes 21 of 24 districts already promote character while stressing parental responsibility as central to character development.
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Richard Caburn
Dorchester
Frederick County
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Sen. Colburn
Tom Ferguson
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Senate
Maryland
Colburn
Deregulate Exports Urged as Way to Cut Trade Deficit
An Unshackle survey argues that reducing Federal export restrictions boosts exports and lowers the trade deficit. It notes Cold War controls were justified to curb defense tech, but with the Soviet collapse the U S stance persists amid rising global commerce. Advocates urge trimming bureaucratic barriers while cautioning against rogue nations. Scripps Howard News Service
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Freeman
Sovet Union
Ussr
United States
Waves of Green shown at Glen of Ee Mou Past
A Technicolor feature titled Waves of Green premiered at Glen of ee Mou Past the farm progress story. A free 8 p m showing at Jek High School auditorium was paired with a lesson on turning ice into a punch bowl for party refreshments. Over 50 firefighters battled a Grace United Church of Christ fire in downtown Frederick, damaging several rooms. Helen N Lockard received an outstanding service award from the Frederick Civitan Club for directing the Jeanne Busaard Training Workshop from 1964 to 1980. The Maryland Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division announced Linden Hills Cemetery Association received base for a cemetery project, halted by regulatory action.
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Jek High School
Grace United Church of Christ
Frederick
Helen N. Lockard
Frederick Civitan Club
Jeanne Busaard
Consumer Protection Division
Maryland
Attorney General’s Office
Linden Hills
Clinton era terrorism and military judgment debated in letters
A Baton Rouge reader criticizes Clinton era policy and mulls Kennedy crisis decisions. The letter argues for cautious diplomacy, condemns recent bombings, and urges leaders to avoid errors that hurt Americans. It references domestic unity and international aid cuts as context.
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Clinton
Kennedy
Cell phone bill editorial sparks drive safety debate
Letters discuss a Jan 13 article on Delegate John Arnick’s bill to ban cell phone use while driving. Residents cite safety, emergencies, and industry impact, with participants from Thurmont and Monrovia detailing community positions and HDC minutes.
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John Arnick
Baltimore
Celine Toad
Bartlett Criticizes Bartlett Representing All
Representative Roscoe Bartlett lists his activities praising efforts for veterans and small businesses while noting his House Armed Services Committee role. Critics say his achievements should extend to the Sixth District with broader committee access and policy focus.
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Roscoe Bartlett
House
Armed Services Committee
Bartlett
Residents oppose residential cell towers amid Nextel push
A local reader argues that communities, including Thurmont, reject transmitter installations in neighborhoods while Nextel presses for expansion. The letter contends residents did not support the plan and warns the company seeks more sites, framing the issue as a pressure tactic.
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Fredenck News-Post
Thurmont
Nextel
Quilt memorial honors Jessie as nine women create keepsake
A quilt memory project forms for Jessie, who died in a 1999 car crash at 14, with nine women including Kate Lane contributing. The writer praises the kindness and hopes the story helps keep Jessica in hearts, noting Jessie’s parents’ pride and gratitude for the tribute.
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Eves
Jessica Nahin
Jessie
Kate Lane
Jessica
Death Penalty Debate Cited Over Prison Safety
Dee Townsend argues for retaining the death penalty as a deterrent, urging it to apply to prisoners and guards affected by the system’s failures. The statement frames capital punishment as essential for public and staff safety within corrections.
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Matin Otharesmers
Sven Phand Teere
View of Baker project reply to editorial echoing concerns
A letter responds to a January 30 editorial on the proposed Baker project. The writer notes a January 11 HDC meeting where commissioners acted and argues against some points in the editorial while acknowledging opposition from others. The letter emphasizes factual points about the historic district and the condominium proposal.
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Baker
Prknae Ks
Nenat Atte
Opammons
Wants Urbana Out Ave Youth Sports Group Eyes Name Change
A longtime local youth sports figure urges Langsnore Urbana Youth Association to drop Urbana from its name and revert to a smaller identity. The speaker claims LAYAA has grown too large and now oversees too many programs, calling for restructuring under Beteling Urtune Sports Association for Urbana High School area youth.
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Urbana Soccer Association
LAYAA
Urbens
Supeiccrestionel Council Snd
Beteling Urtune’ Sports Association
Urhans
Plan to cut senior medicine free for all
A fragmented remark questions if the government will reduce or skip medications for seniors to save money. The speaker suggests both Democrats and Republicans could unite on this issue, mentioning NEVIN LONG Mount Airy and the idea of limiting access to medicine for the elderly.
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Ieee
Ynila
Peta Elisa
New fuel and procedures draw ire over landfill tax plan
Voters view new fuel charges and procedural changes as another tax grab under the guise of landfill costs. Critics say the changes amount to an extra levy and call for transparent naming of the tax and its purpose.
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