Hospital Exemption Helps Avoid $28,000 Tax Bill
Frederick Memorial Hospital faced a $28,000 property tax bill after taking over the Elm Street School. The state Department of Assessments and Taxation excused the charge, citing tax exemption for property used by a hospital. Robert Young helped secure the exemption, advising the hospital to verify with state assessors rather than rely on county payment.
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Department of Assessments and Taxation
Elm Street
Robert Young
State Tax Department
Frederick County
E Frederick Memorial Hospital
Conscience and the Palestinian Cause in the 1980s
Roy Meachum reflects on moral fervor in America supporting freedom while condemning intimidation. He cites media bias, political funding, and the Gaza West Bank plight, arguing clergy silence worsens suffering and calling for justice for Palestinians as a path to global peace.
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Lebanon
America
Gaza
West Bank
Anwar Sadat
Jerusalem
Middle East
Memo trail shows Bush knew Iran arms deal details
Memos reveal Vice President Bush was aware of and reportedly supported Iran Contra arrangements, despite public denials. Records from 1986 cite Poindexter, Nir, and Gregg noting discussions of arms for hostages and contras funding, with Bush later denying involvement.
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Washington
George Bush
Mr. Bush
Bush
Adm
John Poindexter
Reagan
Iran
Poindexter
Rodriguez
Jerusalem
Amiram Nir
Craig Fuller
Nir
U.S
Mr. Fuller
Donald Gregg
Gregg
CIA
Red Cross
Montgomery council member Gudis announces candidacy for Congress
A reader condemns Michael Gudis for backing an incinerator plan in Dickerson, arguing it would cost taxpayers twenty million dollars annually for twenty years to fund CSX trash hauling rather than funding schools, roads, police, and social services. Karen Kalla Barnesville notes the fiscal impact and urges protection from his fiscal expertise.
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Montgomery Council
Michael Gudis
Connie Morella
Congress
Dickerson
Shady Grove
Gudis
CSX
New library lacks place to display the Peale portrait
A Frederick reader laments the new library’s failure to provide space for the Peale portrait. She praises entrusting the painting to the Baltimore Museum of Art, fears theft, and recalls its former safety in Burr Artz’s fireplace mantel. The letter urges plans for the Johnson family portrait’s return and notes valuation questions.
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Library Board
Peale
Baltimore Museum of Art
Burr Artz
Joseph Urner
Maryland Historical Society
Baltimore
Frederick
Hagerstown
Johnson
Reflections on Punishment for Mark Weller
Donna Weller defends protective custody and rejects claims of cruel and unusual punishment. She argues Weller’s actions harmed many, justifying consequences and expressing sympathy only for his family. She dismisses fault on others and emphasizes accountability.
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Mark Weller
FCDC
Frederick Kiwanis speaker and local sports notes in 1938
AJ Ellin spoke at the first 1938 Kiwanis meeting, recounting his move from Europe to the United States, citizen exam, Army service, and overseas experiences. A Droneburg grocery team formed to challenge Zimmerman's, with contact details for scheduling games. State police address late 1937 auto registrations, noting no arrests for lack of registration. Frederick County population in 1938 estimated at 55,969, up from 55,783 in 1937. A $1 million CRASH plan seeks immediate bridge safety work with $3.7 million for 44 more repairs, including Hunting Creek bridge on Md 77 near Cunningham Falls. A Frederick County Commissioner’s ski class idea was put down for lack of a second vote. James A. Grove, postmaster, shown with stamps featuring Roosevelt. note that five-cent stamps remained, while rates rise to six cents on Jan. 7.
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AJ. Ellin
Frederick Merchant
Kiwanis Club
Francis Perrott
Mr. Ellin
Europe
France
Frederick County
Falkenstein
Frederick
Motor Vehicle Commissioner's Office
State Roads Commission
Hunting Creek
MD. 77
Cuningham Falls State Park
Thurmont
James A. Grove
Franklin D. Roosevelt
George Washington
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Center For Process Studies
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