Minimum wage rise faces mixed effects in Congress
The Senate approved a 90 cent hourly increase to 4.75 retroactive to July 1 and 5.15 by next July 1, with the House having a similar version and a presidential signio. Critics warn small businesses may lag, prices rise, and inflation could uptick while 12 million workers gain but some may lose jobs.
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Debating Sex Education Policy in Frederick County Schools
Teri A. Heger argues against expanding the Family Life and Human Sexuality curriculum for middle and high school students. She urges abstinence-focused programs, parental involvement, and inclusive public discourse on homosexuality and condom use while stressing budget limits and community values.
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Campaigning Deadlock In 1996 Presidential Race
The piece argues the 1996 race remains unsettled with Bob Dole unable to land decisive blows while Bill Clinton shows clout. It notes media bias, conservative alignment with Clinton’s tactics, and predicts ongoing dramatic twists, including a possible Dole vice president pick and broad tax and spending reform.
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Elizabeth Drew
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Seven Brunswick workers strike over pay rate demand
Brunswick municipal employees including street water and sewer workers and two policemen fail to report for work after a request for 82 dollars per hour pay is denied. An official says it appears a strike is forming as a plane frightens birds in Frederick.
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Out of the Dump and Into the Court
Margaret McCalla of New Windsor rebuts Leo Sperling’s letter, defending Paula Jones's allegations against Bill Clinton. She argues Sperling discounts the harm of unwanted advances by a high official, asserts the case will go to trial, and critiques media obsessiveness toward the president.
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Spin control and militia views in Nalewaik Crawford letter
A reader challenges Robert P. Nalewaik’s June 24 letter claiming Stephen Crawford’s philosophy reflects extremism due to militia ignorance. The writer argues democratically crafted limits protect militia tolerance under the Constitution, noting militias seek self rule and may diverge from U.S. legal framework.
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Letters to the Editor Expose Debate Over Rights and Militia Ties
Readers discuss constitutional rights, government checks and balances, and militia connections. ALICE JOHNSON, Frederick, questions gun rights rhetoric while noting HIV positivity. MEREDITH L. MASON, Adamstown, urges education to prevent infection in addressing local gang concerns.
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Jfk
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AIDS Awareness Demand Reaches Small Town Frederick
A local letter urges education on AIDS and safe sex, noting 106 reported Frederick cases and the spread across all ages and groups. The author criticizes limited public knowledge and calls for school and community outreach beyond urban condom programs.
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Frederick
Fireworks night at Baker Park marred by dog waste issue
In a July 4 celebration at Baker Park the author recalls a near perfect display spoiled by a negative moment. A dog owner left waste on the grass between sidewalk and street prompting warnings to others and concerns about public cleanliness and courtesy. The writer urges responsible pet owner behavior and bagging waste for disposal.
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Baker Park
Letters to the Editor guidance from The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters with name address and phone number for verification. Because of high volume not all letters can be published. Letters may be faxed to 642 8299 or sent to 200 E. Patrick Street Frederick MD 21705.
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