Monocacy Boulevard timing and funding debate in Frederick
A column argues for advancing the Monocacy Boulevard project linking I-70 to Md. 26 at Worman's Mill despite concerns of a boondoggle. It notes potential land development of 1,000 acres, an urgent need for industrial sites near Frederick, due to real estate price drops, and a new agreement with property owners to reflect reduced values. The Frederick News-Post owns nearby land and supports moving forward now.
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I-70
East Patrick Street
Worman’s Mill
Monocacy River
Frederick
Roy Meachum
Frederick News-Post
Gas House Pike
East Church Street
Frederick City
Georgia Pacific
Toys-R-Us
MD. 88
Monocacy Boulevard
James Grimes
U.S. 15 North
Frances Baker
David Gray
J. O'Neill Jenkins
Ed Smariga
David
Rand Weinberg
Jenkins
Weinbergs
Smariga
Ron Young
Mark Hoke
Frederick Eastern Loop proposal stirs debate over $8 million funding
The Frederick plan to extend Monocacy Boulevard to U S 15 hinges on a hoped $5 million state grant for bridges. Critics warn the 1987 agreement shifts costs to property owners fronting the loop. Proponents say land value gains and new business justify public investment, with legal revisions possible to recover costs.
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Hoke
Economic and Community Development Commission
Don Linton
Mr. Linton
Frederick
Republicans plan long war to seize House control
Republicans outline a long term strategy to uproot Democratic power in the House. They emphasize fundraising, recruitment, retirements, and targeting key Democrats. The plan includes pressuring leadership and weakening staff networks while building a strong recruitment class ahead of elections.
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Joint Chiefs
Colin Powell
House of Representatives
House Democrats
House
America
Charles Cook
Ronald Reagan
Cook
Richard Gephardt
D-Me
David Bonier
D-Mich
Democratic Caucus
Vic Fazio
D-Calif
Martin Frost
D-Texas
Democrats
Congressional Campaign Committee
Fazio
Frost
Bonior
Newt Gingrich
Bonier
Gephardt
Frederick scene covers snow, drives and civic notes
The Frederick area reports 1.5 to 2 inches of snow followed by freezing rain making travel hazardous as temperatures stay between 17 and 22. The Victory clothing drive nets 10 710 pounds of goods. Dr A G Bourne car stolen and found in Angleton Texas. Gov Mandel defends budget and courthouse plan. Northern Frederick and Carroll County oppose Sixes Bridge Dam. Capt Richard J Ashton sworn in as Frederick police chief with Mayor Ronald N Young officiating.
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Frederick
A.G. Bourne
Angleton
Texas
New York
Dr. Bourne
Carroll County
Environmental Matters Committee
Annapolis
Sixes Bridge
Richard J. Ashton
Ronald N. Young
Global Warming Question From Sundays Lane
Frederick LUCIAN HEICHLER reflects on the long arc of climate change as he ponders whatever happened to global warming while observing the Siberian steppe on a quiet Sunday.
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Siberian
Experience counts says Safire labeled Hillary Clinton a liar
Columnist William Safire once dubbed Hillary Clinton a congenital liar in a critique recalling his days as a speech writer for Richard Nixon. Jerry Kessler notes the remark in the context of political discourse highlights.
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William Safire
Hillary Clinton
Mr. Safire
Richard Nixon
Legislators Could Block Dual Stadium Plans in Maryland
Western Maryland voters and lawmakers debate funding two NFL stadiums. The General Assembly can amend the 1987 Stadium Authority act to require a majority vote before Browns stadium proceeds, and pressure the Board of Public Works to reject revenue bond plans, potentially halting the project.
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Maryland
Cleveland Browns
Washington Redskins
General Assembly
Stadium Authority
House
Senate
Legislative Arsenal
Board of Public Works
Glendening
Legislators Can Block State Stadium Funding
A letter argues that funding for the Cleveland Browns and Redskins stadium projects hinges on legislative votes. Without appropriations for bond interest, financing collapses, and lawmakers must stand by constituents to prevent tax dollars funding stadiums. Harold Weisberg cites political dynamics and warns against repeating past spending.
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Cleveland Browns
Redskins
Startling parallels to 1930s authoritarianism
A reader rebuts Gary L. Thompson’s critique of Roy Meachum’s History lesson column, calling it a despicable lie to compare Republicans to the Nazi party. The letter cites memory of early 1930s days and urges readers to consult Gerhard L. Weinberg’s Hitler World War II history for confirmation of such parallels.
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Gary L. Thompson
Roy Meachum
Thompson
Meachum
Congress
Mr. Thompson
Germany
Gerhard L. Weinberg
Cambridge University Press
Hitler
Frederick News-Post Letters to the Editor Policy
Readers invited to submit letters with name address and phone for verification. Due to volume not all letters published. some are edited for space or taste. Poetry religious verse or letters to others not published. Long letters may appear on Opinion page or under editorials on set weekdays. Mailing and fax details provided.
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Frederick
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