Glendening’s rocky start and policy flip flops in early days
In early moves Governor Glendening reversed course after public outcry on donor disclosure and a pension plan controversy. He raised nearly 200000 for a court challenge, faced scrutiny of appointees, and defended a county retirement payout before promising to return funds. The pattern shows stumbles and grudging corrections as a new administration adapts to office.
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Ellen Sauerbrey
Prince George’s County
General Assembly
Gov
Parris
ACC Playoff Power Shift Highlights Carolina Basketball
Greensboro faces a reshaped ACC tournament with Charlotte supplanting Greensboro as the hosting arena. The move, driven by expanded seats and bigger crowds, signals stronger economic impact and a racing effort to keep top teams in the Carolinas.
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Greensboro
N.C
New Orleans
Carolinas
ACC
North Carolina
Massachusetts
Indiana
Everett Case
Tobacco Road
Case
Raleigh
N.C. State
Duke
Wilmington
Michael Jordan
Tar Heels
Virginia
Ralph Sampson
Sampson
Charlottesville
Cavaliers
Jordan
Chapel Hill
College Park
Maryland
Gary Williams
Charlotte
Tournamania
Keury Convention Center
Washington Area Pedophile Scandals Expand Across Decades
A pattern of priest abuse in the Washington area spans over twenty years with initial church disbelief followed by acknowledgment, coverups, and removal. Victimized individuals describe police interviews and criminal complaints filed by the victims as authorities note a growing list of possible victims and admitted abuse by priests.
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Washington
Pedophile priests scandal widens across Washington area
The piece details growing cases of child molestation by priests, hushed histories, and uneasy church officials. It cites victims and parents, a national survivors group, and an apology from Cardinal Hickey. The church long suspected pedophilia was treatable, a claim now linked to ongoing discoveries among clergy.
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Washington Area
Survivors of Clergy Sexual Abuse Linkup Inc
Scripps Howard News Service
Frederick natives and service members reach home or on leave
The News-Post reports Uriah B. Shockley Jr returning after eight months in the Pacific Merchant Marine service. Sgt. John F. Herman, eastbound from Camp Dix, visits Frederick during 17 days of furlough. Aviation ordnanceman William Stephens, 20, on 30 days leave, recounts a near-miss Philippines crash aftermath. Also notes Frederick County Teachers Association contract talks hit impasse with BOE appointing negotiators. Meanwhile, R F Kline Inc workers lay pipe on South Carroll Street to connect local water systems.
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Uriah B. Shockley Jr
Shockley
N. Market St
Frederick
Merchant Marine Service
Quartermaster Shockley
China Sea
John
Pete" Schindledecker
Thurmont
U.S. Navy
Allen Hargis
Merchant Marine
George Hargis Sr
John F
Jack” Herman
Harry W. Herman
Post
Camp Dix
N.J
Sgt
Herman
Tucson
Ariz
Army Air Force
William “Billy” Stephens
Raymond
Wachter
W. Seventh St
Philippines
R.F. Kline Inc
Carroll Street
Clarke Place
Second Street
Vernon Avenue
Beavers, typos, and a dangerous medical mix up
A reader notes a misprint about beaver beaver terminology and a serious error in a January Family section. The piece confuses familial polyposis with familia polyposis and equates a colonoscopy with colectomy, alarming readers about medical procedures and patient implications.
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Maryland
Whittle
Plain talk in letter to editor targets Commissioner Hoke
A February letter to the News-Post criticizes Commissioner Mark Hoke as using a filthy military mouth. The writer, a former Army enlisted man and chaplain with Korea and Vietnam service, argues this description unfairly labels those in the armed forces.
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News- Post
Mark Hoke
Observer Test Finds No Military Language Gap
John R. Carnahan of Frederick argues against stereotypes of armed forces language. He notes civilian workers and clergy share similar speech patterns with veterans in many settings and defends free choice in viewing TV without government manipulation. He praises Commissioner Hoke as a plainspoken but not offensive leader.
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Frederick County
Maryland
Hoke
Keep out of TV choices say reader in response
A reader replies to Roscoe Bartlett urging less government and individual responsibility for media viewing. He argues parents must monitor their children and oppose new bureaus. He defends personal rights and a free market approach to television content.
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Roscoe Bartlett
Washington
Uncle Sam
Bartlett Repudiates GATT WTO Vote Fallout in Mount Airy
Rick Allen of Mount Airy attacks Dr. Roscoe Bartlett over his Nov 29 GATT WTO vote saying it undermines state sovereignty and costs American jobs. Allen claims Congress misleads the public with reservations and urges immediate removal of GATT WTO while criticizing Bartlett’s motives and actions.
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Roscoe Bartlett
Dr. Bartlett
Bartlett
GATT
World Trade Organization
Congress
WTO
U.S
Letters to the Editor guidance from The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters with name address and phone for verification. Publication is not guaranteed due to volume, and some letters may be edited for space or taste. Poetry and religious verse are not used. include contact details and mail to Frederick MD address or call 662 8299.
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Frederick
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