Frederick County Commissioners Look Back at Two Years
Five new commissioners, elected to replace a tired board, have shown a governing philosophy marked by debate and diversity. They face rising growth, rezoning pressure, and the need to attract business while funding programs and controlling spending. The editorial urges continued focus on growth management and fiscal restraint over the next two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Bowerman
David Gray
Bruce Reeder
Ron Sundergill
Sue Ann Yingling
Ekrederick County
Great Decisions program starts new 1993 cycle here
During early February area participants join nationwide study of world politics and the U.S. role abroad. The eight week program, with meetings across daytime slots, aims to build informed citizenry and offers a kickoff January 31 at Hood College with professors J Judson and C Kawecki discussing the United Nations role. Dixie Woodard and Billie Hill can provide details.
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United States
U.S
Soviet Union
Washington
Bush
Clinton
Cizens
Nnte Profit
New York
Europe
North
Russia
India
Pakistan
Dixie Woodard
Billie Hill
Marx Center Hood College
J. Judson
C. Kawecki
Hood College
United Nations
Media hypocrisy over Clintons private school choice
A columnist asserts the media overreacted to Bill and Hillary Clinton sending Chelsea to a private school, noting irony since public schools lag nationwide and 36 years earlier nine black students challenged segregation. The piece defends parental choice, urges focus on policy over personal matters, and praises the president-elect.
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Arkansas
Little Rock
Bill
Hillary Clinton
Chelsea
Washington, D.C
Parents Union
Delabian
Rice- Thornton
Deal Junior High
Clinton
Martin Luther King Jr
Rice Thornton
D.C
Hillary
Bill Clinton
Louise
Chuck Stone
Philadelphia
Central
Clintons
America
Roscoe Bartlett Breaks Lead or Leave Pledge After Inauguration
Dana Moehrle George Noehrle reports that Dr Roscoe Bartlett, sworn in as congressman for the 6th District, repudiates his Lead or Leave pledge citing a loophole while opponent Tom Hattery is praised for integrity. The piece contrasts campaign bravado with political reality and questions accountability.
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Roscoe
Roscoe Bartlett
Washington
Tom Hattery
Hattery
Dr. Bartlett
County Denies Private Funding for Eyler Farm Rubblefill
Frederick County commissioners reject private funding for a rubblefill project citing traffic and water concerns. Proponents argue private funding could reduce deficits and traffic by diverting waste from the state landfill, while critics warn of water run off and county impact.
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Frederick County
Eyler Farm
Fregenck County
Eyler
Reich
Ford Road
Tru Jy
Bastalco
War Work and Rail Cars Highlight 50 Years Ago
Fifty years ago the News-Post reported War Production Board approvals for materials to install a sanitary sewer in Frederick and debated enforcement of mandatory sewer service. It noted the first railway passenger car converted from a box car appeared at the Pennsylvania Railroad station, 40 feet long with kerosene lighting for 78. The War Price and Rationing Board pushed coal conversion, urging homeowners with convertible heaters to switch back. Frederick County Medical Society defended itself against a critical News-Post article, calling it misinformation and hospital blame. Congressman Byron told the National Affairs Committee that next month action to end the Vietnam War would top the agenda.
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Frederick
Pennsylvania Railroad
Frederick County Medical Society
New’s-Post
Medical Society
Hospital
News-Post
Frederick County rubblefill vote and tax fear letter
Terry Whitaker argues county commissioners push a county run rubblefill into residents’ backyards and raise taxes to fund it. He cites Pleasants, condemning property, and predicts higher landfill fees and piggyback taxes. Delegate Thomas Hattery notes Schaefer plan shifts Social Security costs to counties and cuts education, urging broader debate before 1993 session.
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Pleasants
Frederick County
Hattery Defends Budget Vote Against Schaefer Plan
Hattery responds to Roy Meachum and Mark Benford about voting against Governor Schaefer’s plan to balance the Maryland budget by cutting state funding for teachers Social Security taxes. He argues his vote reflected the less harmful choice and notes he has supported larger budget cuts in other measures. The plan would cost Frederick County more than the alternative and shifts funds to faster-growing counties, affecting taxpayers there.
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Roy Meachum
Mark Benford
George Littrell
Schaefer
Benford
Maryland
Meachum
Frederck County
Frederick County
Telahon
Why 10 more school administrators
Taxpayer and mother Laurie Moore Frederick questions the school board about filling at least ten administrative staff positions costing over 304000 a year. She argues funds should target classroom support, including teacher assistants secretaries custodians maintenance workers and bus drivers, urging priority for frontline roles.
Letters to the Editor at Frederick News-Post
Readers are invited to submit letters to the editor with their views. Include name and address for verification, and note letters may be edited for length and publication. Send to Letters to the Editor, Frederick News-Post, 200 E Patrick St, Frederick MD 21705 or call 682 8239 for guidance.
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Jeter
Anglade
Moana
Poe
Saweets
Fresterick News- Post
E. Patrick
P.O. Sox
Fredenck
Wid
D Dung
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Broderack
Ett
Hulme
Paper Enterprise Association
Dana Moehrle
George Noehrle
Frederick City
Edward 5. Mobley
War Production Board
War Price and Rationing Board
Bnow
Terry Whitaker Frederick
Thomas H. Hattery
Mount Airy
Laurie Moore
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