PAC money and the 6th District election verdict
In the 6th Congressional District race Del. Thomas Hattery raised about 600000 dollars, more than Dr. Roscoe Bartlett's roughly 200000. Beverly Byron had low primary spending in 1992. Voters chose by qualifications and party, not money, while PACs funded much of the challengers. About 275000 of Hattery’s total came from PACs, many unions, and Bartlett drew 82000 from PACs, many utilities.
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del. Thomas Hattery
Beverly Byron
Roscoe Bartlett
6Th
Federal Election Commission
Mr. Hattery
Dr. Bartlett
Liberal conservatives clash over constitutional rights and 1984 warnings
Gail Kenney from Frederch argues liberals defend the Constitution and free speech against conservative efforts she calls misunderstandings about implied powers. She cites Desert Storm, Ninth and Tenth Amendments, press freedom, and the need for a peaceful return to constitutional democracy, urging readers to study Orwell.
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Dellwood Michael
Rush Limbaugh
Mr. Bush
Myself
Mir. Bush
Congress
Michael
George Orwell
Gail Kenney
Frederch
Alternatives to jail and the cost of incarceration
An editorial argues that imprisoning inmates costs 3008 52 per year at Anne Arundel County Detention Center and urges prevention through education training and job programs to reduce crime costs. It emphasizes catching people earlier and funding remedial programs over cheaper lockup.
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Anne Arundel County
Cme
Sex Is For Adults A feminist case for abstinence
An OpEd by Ellen Hopkins argues teens should wait for sex and schools should teach abstinence. The piece contrasts past family planning approaches with Hopkins’s view, praising a stubborn stance against teen sexual activity while noting shifts in attitudes over time.
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New York Times
Mae
Tee
Hopkins
Abstinence and teen sex education debated in 1980s essay
A columnist argues for abstinence in schools citing condom failure rates and teen pregnancy data. She notes peer-led abstinence programs in Atlanta eighth grades, highlighting reduced early sexual activity. The piece reflects tensions from the sexual revolution and urges emotional maturity as a safeguard in intimate relationships.
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Hopkins
Alan Guttmacher Institute
Atlanta
First surprise air raid alert observed in Frederick County 1943
Fifty years ago on January 9 1943 Frederick County recorded its first surprise air raid alert. Alton Y Bennett Frederick City Civilian Defense director praised prompt branch reports and civil cooperation as yellow blue red and all clear signals were received at 208 pm 217 pm 231 pm and 301 pm. Heavy weather kept pedestrians indoors. Henry Shoemaker county agent noted farmers storage wheat profit expectations at 4 to 6 cents per bushel above the 1480 Baltimore price and Mayor Lloyd C Culler with the Frederick City Board of Aldermen secured Potomac Edison Company electricity for the war.
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Frederick County
Frederick City
Civilian Defense
Alton Y. Bennett
Henry Shoemaker
Joan
Baltimore
Lloyd C. Culler
Frederick merchants back Sunday closing with modification
January 9, 1973 Frederick downtown merchants voted with no opposition to a motion favoring Sunday closing with modification after questioning inequitable Blue Law enforcement. Hazel Flautt questioned selective opening of New Market antique shops while police closed the Flea Market at South and Carroll streets. Circuit Court judges granted change of venue to Montgomery County in the state case against Sheriff Baumgartner but denied transfer out of the Sixth Judicial Circuit per defense counsel Heeney. County commissioners unanimously rezoned 55 acres of Roy Jorgenson Farm north of Buckeystown to allow Formigli Corp pre cast concrete plant erection.
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Frederick
Hazel Flautt
North Market Street
New Market
Frederick City
South
Carroll Streets
Circuit Court
Robert E. Clapp Jr
Samuel W. Barrick
Montgomery County
Richard C. Baumgartner
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Robert C. Heeney
Frederick County
Roy Jorgenson
MD. A3
Buckeystown
Formigli Corporation
Why should my kids pay impact fees in Frederick County
A reader voices frustration with impact fees and intergenerational costs. They argue fees are unfair to children, cite historical growth figures, and compare federal debt to suggest shared responsibility. They urge politicians to accept collective accountability and warn of growing public apathy.
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Frederick County
Jeremiah Watkins
Roger B. Taney
Francis S. Key
D.C
Parents blamed for children discipline with home role
A letter argues school problems reflect home life not teachers. It urges divorced or busy parents to enforce discipline, warn that without consistent rules children struggle to follow school and societal norms. It stresses parental love, boundaries, and consequences.
Letter on parental discipline and accountability
A reader argues for consistent home discipline to shape behavior in school and prevent future legal action. The letter urges parents to follow through on punishments, avoid leniency, and show love through firm boundaries, referencing long term effects on children.
Why our money won't go to Boy Scouts
Letter from Richard and Lagretta Dean Frederick objects to United Way funding for Boy Scouts of America. They argue BSA imposes a god belief test for participation and should be excluded from charitable giving. They cite FFRF, Roy Torcaso and a recent San Antonio convention controversy.
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Freedom From Religion Foundation
FFRF
Jack Castle
Castle
Boy Scouts of America
BSA
United Way
Congress
Frederick County
Richard
San Anton
Texas
Maryland
Roy Torcaso
Wheaton
Supreme Court
Ilegal
Health Dept responds to Butterfly Lane water concerns
Frederick County Health Department replies to Phillip S Zaleskin about well and septic issues on Butterfly Lane. It explains they do not assess properties at transfer due to funding limits, notes inspections often miss problems, and urges buyers to use department records while caveat emptor applies.
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Phillip S. Zaleskin
Butterfly Lane
Health Department
Zaleskin
Heath Department
Frederick County
Letters to the Editor Address and Contact Info
The Frederick News Post invites letters to the editor. Send to Letters to the Editor, The Frederick News Post, 209 Petrick St, Frederick, MD 21705 or call 682-8229 to submit your letter by telephone.
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Frederick Rews
Petrik St
P.O
Frederick
Daring
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Edioriet
Jan
Annepolis
Sarah Overstreet
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Bob Wilton
Airy
Mle. Quinn Frederick
Richard and Lagretta
Dean Fredenck
Health Dept
James E. Bowes, M.D
Fredenck County
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