Hillcrest School in Frederick County Expands to Over 1000 Students
The piece notes Hillcrest on Frederick City's west side now houses more than 1,000 students, with portable classrooms common in the county. It cites state funding as slow and discusses overcrowding, boundary redraws, and in-school TV news as a solution. The author reflects on the era of large schools likely lasting years.
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Local business chief defends campaign checks and press portrayal
Thomas D Kline Jr argues a News-Post article distorts facts about $200 checks tied to his firm. He cites his family’s 53 years in the community, claims no laws were broken, and accuses the piece of sensationalism. He notes checks marked as contributions, mislabeling issues, and asserts city contracts saved millions while defending his company and leadership.
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Sally) Murphy
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Frederick
Candy Lightner joins liquor lobby as activist turned advocate
Candy Lightner, founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, has taken a lobbyist role for the American Beverage Institute, promoting liquor industry interests. The shift follows a high profile dispute over her MADD leadership and salary, prompting questions about loyalties, donations, and the line between philanthropy and advocacy.
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American Beverage Insitute
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Lsten
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War bond display to show downed German plane in Frederick
News-Post reports arrangements to exhibit a shot down Messerschmitt from the Italian front at Square Corner Frederick. School children to distribute commitment blanks and literature to spur war bond purchases. Soldiers guarding the plane to be housed fed and entertained by the local American Women's Voluntary Services canteen.
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Frederick
American Women's Voluntary Services
Sound Source ballot debate over Bartlett impeachment
Letter writers defend congressman Roscoe Bartlett amid claims of ballot stuffing and poll irregularities. John Claughland notes 1,385 citizens opposed impeachment, cites Bartlett’s donation to youth scholarships, and recalls 1992 election poll issues.
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Ferguson
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Snow opening at Gambrill Park Road prompts thanks
Sandra West recalls moving to Gambrill Park Road and facing higher snow than anticipated. She credits neighbors Keith Smith and Kelly Sampson for road access and Frederick County road crew for broader access to the world.
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Gambrill Park Road
Keith Smith
Kelly Sampson
Frederick County
Science and belief collide in daily life
The piece argues science provides the laws behind everyday life from driving to heat to water. It contests the idea that science could be a lie and notes resistance from some religious groups. It urges steady skepticism but warns against denying proven principles.
Public Letters Spar Over Health Policy And Politics
Margaret McCalla of New Windsor voices concern about mall health rules and expert disputes on smoking and diet. She criticizes politicians, questions abortion and sex education policies, and urges prayer for President Clinton amid cultural shifts and advertising of condoms on television. She frames debates as a morally charged fault line.
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Bull Clinton
Jeremiah
How courts treat blacks in Frederick justice system
Opinion piece argues the Frederick court system is biased against Black males. It contends harsher treatment for Black defendants, noting a hypothetical 0.17 blood alcohol case would receive maximal penalty. Calls readers to question whether justice prevails and to “take off the blindfold.”
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Ear
Frederick
Shaking Off Hang-Ups in the New Year
A columnist urges shedding persistent hang ups at the year's start. By sharing them publicly, readers may brighten the coming months. The piece notes reliance on quotes from experts in magazines, newspapers, TV news, and talk shows.
Frederick News-Post Letters to the Editor Policy
The Frederick News-Post invites letters from readers and asks for name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume not all letters are published and some may be edited for taste space or to remove poetry religious verse or copies addressed to others. Letters may be faxed to 662 8299 or mailed to 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD.
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Frederick
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