Democrats seek challenger to Maryland State Senator Derr
The article discusses Democrats scrambling to find a challenger for State Senator John Derr in District 3. It notes that most Maryland senators are decent, but Derr faces no opposition, raising questions about the seriousness of any late entrant. The filing deadline is July 20, and a real race would offer voters debate and choice.
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John Derr
Derr
Maryland
Democratic State Central Committee
Central Committee
Crawford Defends Endorsements From Maryland Teachers
Steve Crawford responds to Roy Meachum's critique of teachers endorsements. He details the MSTA process, noting all six county associations approved, and that 83 percent in Frederick County voted in favor. Crawford says Meachum never saw press releases and reiterates his commitment to issues like crime, jobs, health, and education while inviting dialogue.
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Loy’s Station
Frederick
Frederick County
Congress
Meachum
Jack Patterson
Frederick County Teachers Association
Patterson
Maryland State Teachers Association
Steve Crawford
One Association
Teachers' Association
MSTA
National Education Association
Frederick News-Post
Whag-Tyv
News-Post
Roy Meachum
Maryland
Loys Station
Baker Park
Crawford
Disney's America theme park near Washington sparks fear
A dramatic protest voice declares Florida veterans of Disney World hardened by battles with rides. They fear a planned park named Disney's America near suburban Virginia near Bull Run would threaten national landmarks and policy centers, prompting public unease about taxes and infrastructure tied to the project.
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Ashington
Florida
Washington, D.C
Disney
Virginia
White House
Capitol
Disney's America battle sparks Florida pride and nerves
The voice from Scripps Howard News Service rails at the clash over Disney's America theme, arguing cultural snobbery fears and a Florida resilience. It blasts pundits, calls out elites, and boasts Space Mountain courage as it dismisses opposition while declaring regional toughness.
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Florida
Disney World
Space Mountain
Scripps Howard News Service
Rush boycott outcry over Florida citrus sparks debate
Dellwood W. Michael of Frederick criticizes the July 5 Frederick News article on the NEA call for a citrus boycott. He argues Rush Limbaugh is portrayed unfairly as hateful and defends his program as positive while noting his disagreement with liberal viewpoints.
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Frederick News
N.E.A
Florida
National Education Association
Rush Limbaugh
Rush
Thousands of fish killed in Monocacy River incident
Thousands of fish perished in the Monocacy River below Frederick’s disposal plant yesterday. Officials differed on why all species died, while health officials condemned unsanitary conditions at a carnival lot near Frederick. Mayor Hugh Gittinger faced citizen complaints about undisposed sewage and garbage on the site. A War Production Board decision looms on material release for highway dualization between Hagerstown and Frederick. Carroll County’s G. Herbert Rice Jr considers a State Senate bid as Hogan seeks governor. Governor Marvin Mandel and Rep Larry Hogan trade accusations amid campaign tactics claims. Pepsi on sale at People’s for 89 cents a six pack. Betty Lester reports on a South Mountain Dragway race near Southern Pennsylvania. Nelson Grimes of Frederick competed in his Vega at the Monrovia drag event.
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Monocacy
Frederick
Eee Duccli
Thasiene
Jug Bridge
Limi
Hugh Gittinger
News-Post
Betty Lester
Pennsylvania
South Mountain
Nelson Grimes
Monrovia
Common sense when driving letter to editor concerns
A reader reflects on local, county, and state roads citing a June Frederick News-Post letter by Ryan Gebbin about teen drivers. He recalls an 80 year old West Virginian killed on U S 15 after pulling in front of a tractor trailer and warns against scapegoating non teens while urging care and attention behind the wheel.
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West
Ryan
Letter writers warn against generalizing danger and BST in milk
A reader cautions about broad claims that teens are most at risk drivers and argues for universal caution on the road. The letter also urges a BST boycott, listing PFC contact details and noting concerns about hormone impact on health and cows. Damascus resident Kathryn A. Watkins signs the letter.
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Pure Food Campaign
PFC
Seventeenth St
N.W
Dept. 1
Suite
Washington, D.C
Inaccuracies on BST by Dawn M. Downey
The Frederick News-Post opinion piece discusses BST or rBGH used by US dairy farms to boost milk yield. It highlights consumer questions about safety and environmental impact while omitting concerns about cow health and mastitis leading to antibiotic use and potential milk residue.
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Frederick
Ms. Downey
Homestead Act caps tax increases in Knoxville case
In a June 28 editorial the Frederick Post argues that the Homestead Act limits yearly tax increases to 10 percent regardless of assessment changes. A reader cites farm values from 1988 to 1994 showing a rise from 55600 to 105000, noting taxes would climb from 600 to 965 in five years and criticizing assessor decisions and political spending.
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Frederick Post
Ellis Burruss
Brunswick
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites reader letters for publication. Contact details include P.O. Box 578 in Frederick and a telephone line at 662 8297. The page requests clear, tasteful submissions and warns against poetry.
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The
Frederick
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Lawrence Hogan
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Senate
Charles Smelser
Marvin Mandel
Larry Hogan
Nixon
People’s
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Damascus
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Knoxville
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