Black book dispute sparks public access fight in Frederick
The public information battle over the so called black book in Frederick centers on its status as a public document. The owner Angelika Potter seeks its return while the city fights to delay any decision until the case with Potter is resolved. Courts will decide if the book, tied to prostitution probes and NAACP complaints, should be released.
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Fredenck City
Associated Press
Angelika Potter
Frederick City
Utus
NAACP
Charlene Edmonds
Maryland
Bangladesh politics and population amid postcolonial turmoil
Roy Meachum reflects on Bangladesh as a dense Muslim nation behind Indonesia in population, tracing historic divides from British rule through 1971 independence. He notes building booms, graft rumors, and protests amid a fragile government, with strikes and violence punctuating daily life and governance since independence.
Bush struggle with African American support amid outreach efforts
Pew poll shows 22 percent of African-Americans approve of Bush's job performance while 40 percent disapprove. Analysts note past Bush father figures and the 2000 election present a stubborn racial gap. White House and GOP plan to form moderate black leadership groups to counter demonization and mobilize communities.
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Pew Research
Republican National Committee
White House
RAC
Jim Gilmore
Independent Women's Forum
NAACP
Texas
James Byrd
Byrd
Florida
Eee
U.S. Civil Rights Commission
John
Controversy Over City Clerk Post and Local News in Frederick
Frederick items report a push to replace George Z Best as city trial magistrate clerk with Walter J Davis amid political friction. A 22 year old Illinois man received six months in the House of Corrections for carrying a concealed weapon and related remarks. County officials blamed confusion for delaying a 100 bed jail bill in Annapolis. Six Frederick County high school students earned spots in Maryland All-State junior and senior bands through auditions.
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New Market Middle
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Middletown High
David Bryant
Brunswick High
Selene McMurry
Middletown
Vanessa Cooper
David Zerkel
NAACP panels protest vehicle searches based on race
A letter alleges racial profiling at airports and checkpoints targeting a dark skinned Italian husband. The writer claims repeated strip searches tied to ethnicity and asks for protection and action, citing ongoing prejudice and indignity.
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Tom
NAACP
Ticket price thoughts for a Keys game
A reader from Middletown critiques Frederick Post letter on Keys game pricing. He argues general admission at five dollars and box seats at four would boost affordability versus last year’s two dollar general admission and one dollar more for box seats. He notes food prices strain parents and urges keeping fans in Frederick.
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Maibe Howe
Middletown
Anpeseest
Viedan
Fredenck Post
Orioles
Frederck
Interstate 70
Enamored with sewers column sparks county debate
The Feb 19 Roy Meachum column questions Frederick County farming rights to public water and sewer, noting historic zoning limits. no denial from Lennie Thompson or others changes the core issue and hints at local church influence in the Monocacy Valley.
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Roy Meachum
Lennie
Frederick County
Lennie Thompson
Roy
Monocacy Valley
Residents urge sustainable solutions to Frederick County development
Readers complain about sewage contamination nutrient pollution and high rates. They urge on site systems nutrient recycling and careful scrutiny of candidates ties to development. They criticize officials for dense, thick structures and push for sustainable growth and environmental planning. A separate letter condemns crude behavior at races and warns against exposing children to immoral behavior.
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Walkersville
Potomac
Bay
Frederick County
Dave Gattrell
Department of Environmental Health
Rae County
Lennie Thompson
Nursing home monitor bill gains support from family
A family supporter urges passage of Judge Hecht’s nursing home monitoring bill to require room cameras and extend to common areas in the future. The writer recalls a father who died after a fall in a wheelchair and argues cameras could have saved him.
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Sue Hecht
Atch Theihghota
Growth Still Very Much an Issue in Frederick News
Frederick County readers note ongoing concerns about growth and its impact on infrastructure and revenues. The February 24 issue cites rising costs for tech services outpacing available funds, reflecting long standing civic debates about development and public finance.
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Frederick
Clinton signs 1.6 billion aid bill amid drug dealer case
Blair Gibson reports from Woodsboro on mounting controversy as President Clinton signs a 1.6 billion aid bill tied to a case involving Carlos Vignali, a drug dealer convicted of selling 800 pounds of cocaine, prompting debate over policy and accountability.
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Bill Clinton
Carlos Vignali
Letters to the Editor and submission details at Frederick paper
Readers are invited to send letters to the editor with contact details. Some letters are abridged due to high volume and not all submissions can be published. Mailing address, fax number, and email are provided for letter submissions.
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Rane
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Frederick
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