Welfare Reform Deliberations by Maryland Leader Schaefer
Governor Schaefer pushes welfare reform ideas from his Commission as he nears the end of his term. Proposals include limiting welfare to two years if no job is found, training needs, and questions of job availability. The plan aims to spark debate and curb multiyear welfare outlays in Maryland.
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Maryland General Assembly
Schaefer
Commission
Maryland
Mr. Schaefer
William Donald Schaefer
Debate Over Showing 1984 Film in Singapore High School
Adina Martins argues the 1984 film adaptation of George Orwell's novel is inappropriate for high school classrooms due to sexually explicit scenes and disturbing torture. She favors using the novel itself and notes parental concerns, classroom distraction, and enforcement challenges with permission slips.
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Singanore High School
George Orwell
Frederick News- Post
William Hurt
Suzanna Hamilton
Richard Burton
Cheryl Wyler
Frederick
Winston
O'Brien
O’brien
Julia
Clinton era report card earns cautious praise
John E. Jacob of the National Urban League rates the first year of the Clinton administration as a solid B under heavy constraints. He notes earned income tax credit gains, unprecedented diversity in high government ranks, and passage of the Brady bill, while criticizing the Guinier nomination setback and limited capacity to push broader reform. He urges continued change and hopes for an A.
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Clinton
National Urban League
Congress
House
Lani Guinier
Washington
Fire at Potomac Edison compressor on Market Street
Traffic Officers Bell and Murray tackled a fire in a Potomac Edison compressor on South Market Street near the Square Corner using a street-cutting machine extinguisher. The News-Post reports several local updates including school closure, teacher transfers, a commendation for Dennis Haws, a power outage, and Betty Rice becoming Frederick’s first woman treasurer.
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Potomac Edison Company
South Market Street
Square
Charles Bell
Marshall Murray
Betty Rice
Frederick
Charlotte Yarrell
Bartlett impeachment question drew reader ire and call for apology
A Thurmont reader protests a Sound Source question asking if Rep Roscoe Bartlett should be impeached, accusing the paper of defamation by linking his name to immoral or illegal acts. The letter demands an apology and explanation from The Frederick Post and appeals for fair treatment of Bartlett.
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Roscoe Bartlett
Clinton
Arkansas Savings and Loan
Rep. Bartlett
Frederick Post
Bartlett
Reader complains about Bartlett impeachment question in Sound Source
A reader lambastes the newspaper for misusing an anonymous caller to pose an impeachment question about Rep Roscoe Bartlett. The letter accuses staff of yellow journalism and questions the paper’s integrity and motives.
Letter to the Editor Critique of Local Coverage in New Market
Rich Monroe from New Market questions the Frederick area press coverage and asks for fair journalism about local elected officials, hoping for better reporting instead of current low-quality material.
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Enquirer
Frederick
Bartlett supporters accused of ballot stuffing in Sound Source poll
Lyndelle Chiomenti condemns alleged dishonesty by Rep. Roscoe Bartlett supporters who supposedly tampered with a January 10 Sound Source ballot. She cites undecided numbers and urges Bartlett to condemn the acts and call for fair play.
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Roscoe Bartlett
Bill Ferguson
Clinton
Rep. Bartlett
Police Should Target Speeding, Not Teens Says Joyce Laster
A reader argues that police should focus on speeding drivers rather than harassing teenagers. The letter urges officers to enforce traffic laws impartially and address more important duties.
Christmas Spirit Shines At Ames Store Gift Moment
A shopper recounts a life changing Christmas moment at the Seventh Street Ames Store just days before Christmas. An unknown Black woman at the jewelry counter offered $10 to help Christine E. Eline buy earrings she coveted, saying God bless you and wishing a Merry Christmas. The heartfelt act moved the author to tears and underscored the enduring meaning of Christmas.
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Seventh Street Ames
Social Services
Thad
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters with name address and phone number for verification. Publication not guaranteed due to volume and space. some letters are edited for taste and length. poetry religious verse and letters to others are not published. mailing and fax details provided.
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Frederick News-Post
Frederick News- Post
E. Patrick Sr
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