Debate over elected versus appointed Frederick County school board
The Frederick County discussion centers on voters' referendum rights versus an appointed board. Several officials favor keeping an appointed board, while some argue for an elected option. The piece notes political risk in an election year and praises the county’s public schools, attributing much credit to the current appointed system.
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Frederick County
Actes
Annapolis
John Derr
Baltimore City
Maryland
Inaugural reflections on Frederick city leadership poised
Roy Meachum assess the transition to Mayor Jim Grimes in Frederick noting unity after 1985 conflict and praising Grimes for inclusive leadership, preparation, and restraint during controversy. The piece credits former Mayor Paul Gordon for stabilizing City Hall and envisions a collaborative, forward looking 21st century administration.
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City Hall
Jim Grimes
Frederick
Carroll Creek
Paul Gordon
Gordon
Gary Hughes
Hughes
Grimes
Mr. Grimes
Republican rhetoric heats up in Washington
Republicans sharpen their opposition as November elections loom with every House seat and a third of Senate seats up. Dole and Gingrich, once aligned with Clinton on free trade and Brady Bill, now clash with the White House on policy. Whitewater ties color the political scene.
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Ashington
House
Senate
Bob Dole
Newt Gingrich
Clinton
Mexico
White House
Dole
Russia
Whitewater
Kansas
CBS
Arkansas
Clintons
Clinton faces Whitewater fallout amid broader crime health care clash
The piece portrays President Clinton under scrutiny over Whitewater while Republicans push crime and health care contrasts. Gingrich criticizes gimmicks and calls for tougher penalties, contrasting with Clinton’s negotiable health plan and Democratic stance amid ongoing investigations.
Confusion at first air raid test in Frederick notices made
In Frederick confusion marked the first air raid blackout test in months as residents wondered if a fire alarm sounded while signals between Police Headquarters and the telephone exchange misread blue and red indicators. Draft boards mailed 50 county residents to Winchester Hall for pre induction exams. George Wilson Blake, former union organizer, hospital bound after four year Jessup sentence. Nine O Clock Opera Company presented The Marriage Of Figaro at Frederick High School. Chuck Foreman Day set for Feb 23. Gov Mandel issues oil burn order to ease fuel shortage for AQC plan.
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Frederick
Frederick County
George Wilson Blake
Jessup
Blake
Rockville
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Cooperative Concert Association
Nine O’clock Opera Company
Frederick High School
Charles Poindexter
Chuck Foreman
Minnesota Vikings
NFL
Paul Beale
Marvin Mandel
Unsung road crews earn thanks from Monrovia reader
A Frederick County reader expresses sincere appreciation for road crews who cleared streets during snow and icy conditions. She credits salt trucks and plow crews for safer drives, noting crews worked long hours despite diverse terrain and closures at daycare and school.
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Frederick County
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First Amendment letter sparks debate on free speech and press
The letter writer John Bales condemns free press while praising free speech, comparing to figures like Stalin Goebbels and McCarthy. He argues the First Amendment is outdated but warns that outlawing press would threaten free speech and civil rights leaders such as Dr. King Jr. and Reverend Jackson.
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John Bales
Stalin
Goebels
Hitler
Sen
McCarthy
Dr. King Jr
Rev
Jackson
Clini
Pearl Harbor
Southeast Asia
Salem
Poland
Ford
Mr. Bates
Michigan
Kevorkian
Letters on rights, history, and Kevorkian debate
John M. Ladino argues that rights like the First Amendment define enduring freedoms versus flawed laws. He challenges censorship and harmful policies, cites Pearl Harbor era restrictions, and notes Michigan’s Kevorkian prosecution, highlighting the tension between living under law and individual choice.
Abortion Debate Echoes Dickens In Modern Times
The author cites Dickens to frame the Roe v. Wade ruling and argues that since 1973 forty million pregnancies have ended in abortion. The piece laments the maternal womb as a killing field and questions the moral order of fetal life.
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Two Cities
Charles Dickens
Maryland Deserves Respect Governor Race Call to Register
A Maryland reader urges residents to value the state, rebut external criticism, and participate in the 1994 governor and General Assembly election. The piece stresses voter registration and weighing candidate positions as Maryland’s fate hinges on the ballot.
Letters to the Editor guidelines at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters with name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume not all letters are guaranteed publication. Send to Letters to the Editor at 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or by telefax to 662-8299.
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Frederick News- Post
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Frederick
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