Frederick County reassessments show few value changes
A 1994 Frederick County reassessment reveals most Buckeystown Urbana New Market Libertytown and Mount Airy properties kept their value. Only about 10 percent rose in value while 80 percent stayed the same. Homeowners may appeal if their assessment increased.
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Mount Airy
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Debating deer hunting at Fort Detrick amid fear and ethics
Mike Citro discusses editorials on deer management at Fort Detrick, arguing hunting as humane wildlife control and occasional meat donations while critics note safety, ecological impacts, and media violence shaping public fear. Alice Ortro leads local archery efforts as discussions stress humane approaches and practical challenges.
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Clark
Frederick City
Fort Detrick
Power Rangers
Kmart
Alice Ortro
Frederick
Connie Chung sparks controversy with Gingrich mom exchange
In a televised interview Connie Chung provoked a political uproar by prompting Kathleen Gingrich to imply Newt Gingrich criticized Hillary Clinton. The moment, captured on tape, was framed as a private whisper but aired to a large audience, triggering industry debate over ethics and manipulation by TV hosts.
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United States
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Newtie
Tribune Media Services
Royko mocks Gingrich family feud and Chung interview
Mike Royko quips that Mom Gingrich bore the brunt of on record remarks with cameras rolling while Connie Chung headlines a TV moment. He notes age, trust in word, and the White House response as part of a broader media circus surrounding Newt Gingrich and political family chatter.
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Big Heat
Newtie
Local draft calls to rise up to sixty four percent
Official sources report February pre induction draft calls on local boards are expected to increase as much as 64 percent over recent months. Frederick County Draft Board Two mailed notices to 73 registrants under 26 deemed 2-C to report to the Baltimore examination center within 10 days. Camp Detrick Commander Col. Joseph D Sears praised Mrs. William B Leichert, AWVS president, for hospitality to stationed men at the camp canteen.
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Frederick County
Camp Detrick
Joseph D. Sears
William B. Leichert
American Women's Voluntary Services Organization
AWVS
Freight derailment near Frederick Junction disrupts 106-car train
Twenty years ago on January 7, 1975, three diesel locomotives and more died freight cars derailed east of Reel's Mill Road crossing near Frederick Junction while en route to Baltimore from Cumberland. Flagman Herbert Crum, in the caboose, was hospitalized for observation. At Winchester Hall a Adams-town resident spoke at a commissioners meeting, praising non-smokers and chastising smokers including Commissioner Sterling Bollinger. Edna Taylor opened a bank account to fund bulletproof vests for Frederick state troopers. her $100 donation covered part of the $70 vest cost.
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Baltimore
Cumberland
Reel's Mill Road
Frederick Junction
Herbert B. Crum
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Adamstown
Austin P. Renn
Winchester Hall
Sterling Bollinger
Edna Taylor
Bowers Road
Frederick
Help for the elderly in welfare reforms letter
A reader responds to a December letter calling for better welfare support for the elderly. The writer notes a life of work since age seven to support family and argues reforms should aid aging citizens and reduce welfare dependence.
Election challenge to preserve purity in Maryland votes
Republican Ellen Sauerbrey challenges gubernatorial election results seeking to defend election purity under Maryland Constitution. Democratic rival Parris Glendening argues the complaint is untimely and voters who move should not be barred. Attorney General says petitioners must contest in the House of Delegates.
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Ellen Sauerbrey
Maryland
Parris Glendening
Baltimore and
Montgomery County Boards of Elections
Glendening
House of Delegates
Maryland General Assembly
General Assembly
State Board of Elections
Letters on due process and drugs from a Maryland mother
A Maryland mother laments political and legal fights over constitutional integrity and urges responsibility against drugs. She cites 14th Amendment, calls for federal action, and urges action from Ehrlich and Gingrich, then shifts to a heartfelt plea about her son’s crack addiction and the need for families to say no to drugs.
Editorial claims possible large Maryland home business
In a December 31 piece The News Post asserts that home based ventures can become sizable enterprises with multiple workers and delivery trucks. The author asks the paper to confirm knowledge of such a Maryland operation, naming Jim Stirewalt Buckeystown.
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News-Post
America
News- Post
Maryland
A Mother's Pain For A Sick Child In America
A mother describes overwhelming pain and hopeless fear as she faces her child's illness. She reflects on parental duty, the burden of worry, and the deep love for each child, comparing birth pains to present suffering and seeking understanding and support.
Letters to the Editor Instructions for Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News Post invites letters from readers and requires name address and phone number for verification. It notes not all letters will be published due to volume, space limits, or taste, and states poetry or letters addressed to others will not be published.
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