Frederick County Schools Shine On Maryland Testing
Frederick County schools again rate high in Maryland performance testing, ranking among the top five systems and achieving 12 of 13 state standards. Attendance for 7th through 12th grades dipped to 92.4 percent, cited as lower than the statewide average and influenced by district counting methods. A mid January school-by-school breakdown will allow parents to compare this year’s results with the past three years and assess ongoing improvements.
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Frederick County Alien Invasion Letter Sparks Outrage
Matthew Robb vents at a Frederick News-Post letter writer who mocks alien residents and a supposed GATT conspiracy. He warns against space invaders joining local life and stresses desire for American-made UFOs and told jobs remain needed.
Clinton’s Year of Change Amid Mixed Presidency
A political forecast analyzing President Clinton halfway through his term. Domestic strides include unemployment and inflation relief, sweeping laws like the national service program and gun control. Foreign policy shows weakness yet avoided major wars, with limited successes in Haiti and North Korea tensions.
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McFeatters urges Clinton to project steadier leadership in 1995
Ann McFeatters argues President Clinton failed to deter genocide risks or unite Europe over Bosnia, harming the US image. She urges a clear, steadfast agenda, cooperative yet decisive leadership, restraint with Hillary’s roles, and a confident two-year drive to shape history before the 1996 election.
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Frederick firms praised for wartime production efforts
The Maryland office of the Smaller War Plants Corporation commended Frederick Iron and Steel Company Price Brothers Company and Everedy Company of Frederick for sharing equipment buildings manpower engineering and experience to produce direct end use items and components for vital war needs. Roger C Plummer assumed management of P L Hargett Co Inc in Frederick replacing Leslie W Jenness who left for a position with the Pennsylvania and Atlantic Seaboard Hardware Association in Philadelphia. Seaman Second Class John Alfred Bartgis returned home to Frederick after boat training at Bainbridge on a nine day leave. Local students John Shaughnessy Doug Powell and Sally Spero donated 1175 plus encyclopedias and a Walter Scott biography to Principal George H Littrell after winning money on It’s Academic before semi finals. Major Charles V Main, resigning as Frederick city police chief, was reappointed to the same post to serve until January 22 1976. City officials considered a draft requiring financial disclosure statements from candidates officials and appointees regarding real estate holdings.
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Five-hour Christmas card delivery praise note
A Monrovia reader praises speedy mail service on Friday December 16 noting 40 cards mailed at 10 30 am and a call from a grandson on Watersville Road at 3 45 pm thanking them for the card. The writer credits the Postal Service with timely action and vents about recent criticism. VALENTINE A KULCZAK Monrovia.
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Proposition 187 sparks debate over immigration policy and fears
The piece argues Prop 187 reveals broad concerns over illegal immigration, border control, and resource strain, with critics labeling it racism while noting support across Latino, Black, and Asian voters. It links immigration fears to historical prejudice and calls out advocacy groups and lawmakers shaping policy.
Letters on immigration and democracy from Barbara Axline
Barbara Axline argues against immigration benefits for illegal aliens and for English as official language. She cites Proposition 187 and ballot referendums in California and Oregon, warns of multicultural society dangers, praises democracy, and urges representation of the people.
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A Decline in Democracy and Referendum Rights
A concerned voice argues that democracy hinges on popular direct votes and warns that referendums are essential to correct lawmakers and courthouses when the people’s will diverges from governing bodies. The piece emphasizes protecting the right to vote directly on laws as a remedy.
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Distasteful sentence in murder suspects coverage sparks reader concern
A Thurmont reader criticizes a Dec 22 murder suspects article for a distasteful sentence allegedly drawn from court documents. The letter notes multiple readers and the writer urge omitted wording, emphasizing concern over sensationalism in coverage.
Letters to the Frederick News-Post for submissions
The Frederick News-Post invites readers to submit letters with name address and phone verification. Due to volume not all letters are published and poetry religious verse or copies addressed to others are not printed.
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