Tax ideals clash with rising bills in Maryland
A commentator urges Maryland legislators to avoid new taxes amid a $250 million surplus and a strong economy. They push for faster income tax cuts, oppose higher sales and gas taxes, and call for curb on state spending, campaign finance reforms, and better use of transportation funds.
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Glendening
House of Delegates
Cal Taylor
Marylanders For
Taylor
Senate Republicans
Senate
Mike Miller
Mahone brothers spark debate on race and reform in Frederick
The Mahone brothers Willie and Dan energized a long struggle over desegregation and police accountability, drawing praise for confronting bias while upsetting many groups. The column commends their persistence, notes mixed public reception, and argues King’s legacy supports questioning prejudice despite disagreements.
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Willie Mahone
Brother Dan
Frederick
Baker Park
Willie
Dan Mahone
NAACA
Martin Luther King Jr
America
Balkans
Africa
Mahone Brothers
Jack Dale
Dale
Mahone
Dr King
Brother Mahone
Einstein
You
Bly
Rwanda genocide coverage exposes journalistic limits and inaction
Nat Hentoff notes how foreign affairs reporting often spiked during crises like Rwanda but faded once the danger subsided. He cites Gourevitch and Frontline critiques of UN and U.S. response, detailing missed chances to prevent or shorten the slaughter and the Clinton administration’s reluctant intervention stance.
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Stevenson
Chechnya
Ethiopia
Rwanda
United Nations
Clinton
Philip Gourevitch
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Gourevitch
Madeleine Albright
Alan Kuperman
Washington Post
Frontline
PBS
BBC
Phil Gourevitch
James Woods
Defense Department
State Department
Tony Marley
U.N
Kofi Annan
Kigali
Presidert
Nat Hentoff
Enterprise
Assoc
Frederick MD News Snags and Old Photos Spark Confusion
Maryland police review photo misID prompts doubts about Cumberland department image and a reassessment of roster names. Effie Strine at Oak Hill leads a new Cub Scout den with Michael Fryock as den leader and Marshall Stottlemyer as assistant, joined by Toms, John Stotttlemyer, Donald Davis, and Thomas Davis. Selective Service cancelation notice. Fort Detrick aero-maneuvers simulated with water and talcum powder. New Market battles for Federal Street ownership with Armstrong claim. Blackout hits Braddock Heights Middletown Jefferson area as lines down and traffic light sag on U.S. 40 West.
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Effie Strine
Oak Hill
LeGore
Braddock Heights
Middletown
Jefferson Area
C&p Telephone Co
Frederick
U.S. 40- West
Invective and satire in a Frederick commentary
A reader criticizes Ed Lulie for harsh remarks about Roy Meachum in the Frederick News-Post and notes Meachum’s biased streak. The letter suggests Luke’s piece read as tongue in cheek and wonders about its publication timing and intent.
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Ed Lulie
Frederick
Mr. Luke
Snowplow woes and neighborly snow clearing in frustration
Neighbor recounts a heavy January snowstorm with delays from plows. Residents worked overnight to clear gutters and drives while a late plow repeatedly blocked paths. The writer questions city snow removal, blaming drivers and city hiring.
Letters to the Editor on Overtime Pay Claims
A submitted letter from Dehora Green argues for manual labor performed by others to be compensated at time and a half or double time. The piece emphasizes fair pay practices and worker compensation standards.
Accolades for Tommy Grunwell Revered Frederick Announcer
A letter from Debbie Campbell and others lauds Tommy Grunwell of WFRE for 31 1/2 years on air, praising his weather and traffic reports and community service. The writers defend his popularity, caution against loss of veteran broadcasters, and urge support for local leaders Gray and Thompson amid growth, traffic, and school concerns in Frederick County.
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Debbie Campbell
Myersville
Tommy Grunwell
WFRE
Frederick
Jim Titus
Tommy
Tonny
Tech challenge Find workers for jobs
The Frederick News-Post reported a major tech labor shortage with 16 000 unfilled positions. The piece urged developers and builders to shift to other business areas to ease growth pressures, school crowding, and road strain, noting county commissioners pledged jobs, growth limits, and environmental protection.
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Frederick News-Post
Letters to the Editor Instructions for The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News Post explains exclusive letters policy require signers with water name home address and phone numbers. It lists contact options including mailing address fax and email for submissions and notes some limitations on content.
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Fridérick News-Post
Quateio
Frederick News-Post
Patrick St
R.O
Frederick
Fredericknewspost.com
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US. Army Medical Biological Engineering Research and Development Laboratory
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