City considers tow rule to chase unpaid parking fines
Frederick City contemplates towing vehicles of chronic parking violators to seize overdue money. With a $617,000 shortfall in unpaid fines, officials argue that delaying enforcement invites continued nonpayment. Towed cars would stay until fines and storage costs are settled, speeding future collections.
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Frederick City
Frederick City Appeals Over Impact Fees Expansion
Paul P. Gordon describes Frederick City and Frederick County disputes over impact fees for school construction roads and parks. The city seeks court time extensions to avoid prejudicing its sovereignty while aiming for a negotiated agreement and contends unilateral county fees could harm city facilities and competitiveness.
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Winchester Hall
Maryland
Frederick City
Paul P. Gordon
City of
Frederick
Dougherty Calls for Open Debate and On the Record Politics
Jennifer F. Dougherty, a Democratic mayoral candidate for Frederick, declares openness and on the record dialogue as essential. She criticizes unnamed party officials, cites a 14 September Democratic primary, and urges equal party support, debates, and voter education for all candidates.
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Democratic Party
Tom Slater
Central Committee
Democratic
Jennifer F. Dougherty
Frederick
Number of billionaires by country across the world
Forbes counts 11 billionaires among 5.6 billion people, with the United States leading at 108. Germany has 46, Japan 35, Mexico 13, and Hong Kong nine. The piece argues wealth grows where market incentives and private economies prevail, warning against Clinton era neglect of this principle.
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Forbes
United States
Germany
Japan
Mexico
France
Great Britain
Italy
Canada
Miguel de la Madrid
Carlos Salinas de Gortari
Hong Kong
Saudi Arabia
Brazil
Clinton
Roberts Attacks Tax Policy and Global Capital Shifts
Paul Craig Roberts criticizes Clinton era tax and regulatory policy as driving wealth abroad and harming U.S. competitiveness. He argues high taxes and discrimination lawsuits erode hiring, reduce investment, and penalize successful Americans while wealth flows to Latin America, the Far East, and aging China.
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United States
U.S
Latin America
Far East
Europe
Thomas Schmidheiny
Forbes
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Russia
Clinton
New York City
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City officials weigh dog problem and fines plan in 1943 note
Frederick Maryland July 9 1943 Mayor Hugh V Gittinger and Police Chief Arthur C Poulsen discuss dogs as a city nuisance including homeless mongrels and unescorted pets A field day and $3 per head release are proposed by the police while the mayor favors a high level meeting with county officials and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Archery Club defeats Rifle Club 185 to 165 at Baker Park with Nicholas Krupey leading the Archery squad and J Walker Carty Edward Storm judging and acting as master of ceremonies
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Richard
Frederick
Democratic Party
Dan Burns
Hugh V. Gittinger
Arthur C. Poulsen
Poulsen
Police Department
Gittinger
The
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Baker Park
Nicholas Krupey
Dorsey Shipley
Roy Wolfe
Arthur Rickell
James Etchison
Carroll Kinsey
J. Walker Carty
Edward D. Storm
Accident on U S 40 Leaves Seven Injured at Freight Wagon
Twenty years ago motorists along U S 40 east of Frederick witnessed a wagon loaded with garbage overturn and scatter debris across the eastbound lanes. Seven people were injured in the crash. The article also notes Walkersville and Glade Valley residents petitioning the Frederick County Commissioners to fund up to 150000 for enlarging the Walkersville High School auditorium from 738 to 1000 seats, with state funding for the 738 seat core and local funding for the added seats.
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U.S. 40
Frederick
Walkersville
Glade Valley
Frederick County
Walkersvile High School
John Carnachan
Candy Cigarettes Prompt Health Message From Child
Eight year old Christi Bender of Mount Airy urges banning candy cigarettes to prevent teaching children that smoking is fun. She writes during a time of public health bans seeking healthier choices for kids and warns of lasting impact as they grow older.
Advanced life support heading for the future in Maryland counties
Frederick County residents have long enjoyed advanced life support provided by state certified volunteers. The program allows certain in field procedures and medications under ER physician orders. Concerns rise about the 36 hour monthly requirement and potential shifting toward paid staff, with calls to equip all ambulances and reduce chase car delays while preserving volunteer roles.
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Frederick County
Maryland
Department of Fire and Rescue Services
Letters propose housing life support ambulances at existing stations
In a proposal by M. Mick Mastrino of Frederick, letters suggest using current station space for advanced life support equipped ambulances to avoid building a new facility, save money, and attract more volunteers. The plan envisions eliminating the 36 hour requirement and letting certified workers staff ambulances as long as needed to boost service.
Dumping woes on Harp Road land a public nuisance
Longstanding Harp Road wood lot, family for over 90 years, faced a health department cleanup order after neighbors dumped motors furniture appliances bags of trash and 87 tires. The landowner paid 410 to clear debris, cites environmental hazard and urges bulk trash pickup days and proper disposal to prevent fines and further pollution.
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Harp Road
Health Department
Chesapeake
Countywide Protest Over Building Spread Sparks Warnings
Helen W. Grantham of Walkersville blasts plans to place buildings across every town, urging residents to quit interfering with the county. She warns of possible consequences if actions continue.
Teachers deserve respect not bashing over salaries
Mary Myers of Emmitsburg argues that classroom hours are only part of teachers' workload. She notes teachers handle planning, conferences, PTA duties, and student welfare issues beyond school hours. She urges readers to respect teachers and support their professional role.
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Banker
Emmitsburg
PTA
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