Election costs and fund raising for Maryland 1994 races
The piece estimates Maryland’s 1994 election price at about 850 million across statewide, congressional, and local contests, noting only a few candidates used public financing. It cites examples like Neil Dhillon, Ron Sundergill, George Littrell, Tim Ferguson, and David Brinkley, comparing spending with outcomes and urging voters to judge candidates on record and promises rather than money raised.
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U.S
Maryland
Annapolis
U.S. Senate
Ellen Sauerbrey
Neil Dhillon
Cumberland
Roscoe Bartlett
Sixth
Dhilton
Paul Muldowney
Washington County
Dr. Bartlett
Muldowney
Dhillon
Ron Sundergill
Del
George Littrell
Tim Ferguson
Ferguson
Tom Hattery
David Brinkley
Paul Stull
Mr. Stull
Brinkley
Safer public shooting range under threat near Frederick
David Lopoten argues for preserving the Cresap Rifle Club range on city property off Linganore Road. He notes decades of operation, limited weekly hours, safety measures, and public access, urging residents to contact the Mayor and Board of Aldermen to resist anti gun efforts and protect the facility.
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Linganore Road
Cresap Rifle Club
Nieapapre Archive
Frederick
David Lopoten
Clinton Defends Americorps Amid GOP Budget Talk
President Clinton touts national service as his proudest achievement while Republicans like Newt Gingrich seek to cut Americorps. In Denver commemorating MLK Day he frames service as a duty tied to opportunity, citing its history and impact against past Peace Corps scales.
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Americorps
Clinton
Peace Corps
JFK
House
Newt Gingrich
Denver
Martin Luther King
National Service
Michelangelo
Sistine Chapel
Clinton campaigns and civil rights balance in national service plan
Clinton champions Americorps funding and expanded national service as a tool to boost the economy and reduce deficits while promoting diversity. Critics like Gingrich call it coerced volunteerism as civil rights scrutiny highlights indecision on appointments. A Citizens Commission report questions job availability for volunteers and the impact on work-study and minority students. Scripps Howard News Service.
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Clinton
Gingrich
Newsweek
Joe Klein
Americorps
Citizens’ Commission On Civil Rights
Scripps Howard News Service
Snow and winds lash Frederick County roads and power lines
Snow crust and winds up to sixty mph whip into drifts closing roads in Frederick County. A NORTHEASTER causes minimal damage but ruins a sunny day. A 15 minute blackout staged by OC3 to protest Potomac Edison’s 22 percent rate hike succeeds at 8 pm. Staff Sgt H Richard Reynolds returns from 21 day fur lough after 40 missions aboard Liberator Consolidated Mess in the Marianas. His wife Evelyn to accompany him back to Florida. Jr Fire Company banquet features over 100 Ladies Auxiliary members with Dorothy Bentz as toastmistress. John Zufak speaks to Frederick Lions about living with a heart condition and hopes for 1987 Haley’s Comet return.
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H._ Richard Reynolds
Union Bridge
Anh
7Th Army Air Force
The
Organization For Consumer Justice
OC3
Potomac Edison Company
John
Happy Johnny" Zufak
Frederick Lions
Haley
Lions
Alfred P. Shockley
Maryland panel enacts lead liability measure for landlords
A Maryland Department of Environment notice claims lawmakers passed a bill empowering property owners to cover medical costs for tenants with elevated blood lead levels in pre 1950 housing. Critics call the move extreme, proposing fees fines and penalties to fund enforcement while claiming aims include reducing poisoning and maintaining affordable housing. Eugene R Jenkins Frederick.
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EPA
Maryland Department of Environment
MDE
Loss of arts and gifted programs feared in county cuts
A student laments Frederick County budget cuts threaten Visual and Performing Arts, instrumental music, outdoor education, and gifted and talented programs. Dr. Dan Gadra notes no increase in local funds and new revenue won’t cover growth. The writer urges even distribution of cuts to minimize damage to education and youth life.
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Frederick County
Dan Gadra
Letter to the Editor on cutting programs
Margot Bevington of Middletown urges preservation of school programs in a letter to the editor, arguing that cutting such initiatives would be a great loss for all readers and communities.
Gun control debate and Swiss example draw contrast
Lucian Heichler argues for stricter U S gun laws citing Swiss mobilization and ammunition discipline. He counters NRA claims on gun rights and critiques U S gun violence statistics versus Western Europe. He urges voluntary registration and controls while criticizing misread Second Amendment interpretations.
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Kathryn Ruud
Switzerland
Hitler
United States
NRA
Fifth Grade Band and Orchestra Impressions
A fifth grader shares how band and orchestra boosted music reading and playing. The student praises Ms. Gibson, notes practice totals, and urges keeping band in fifth grade rather than removing it.
Residents demand return of Z104 after 2104 change
A Frederick reader and friends urge Z104 to revert from the 2104 switch. They say Z104 offered top 40 music and witty DJs, while nearby stations lack the same vibe. The letter questions fate of popular events and vows continued protest until Z104 is back on air.
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Z104
Frederick
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Ules
News-Post
Ladies Auxiliary
Junior Fire Company
Dorothy Bentz
Frederick City
Eugene R. Jenkins Frederick
Margot Bevington Middletown
Lucian Heichler Frederick
Sarah Harne
New Midway School
Joe C. Dacey Frederick
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