Smoking ban debate hinges on bureaucratic decision only
A Frederick News-Post opinion notes Maryland's workplace smoking ban lacks legislative backing. State licensing secretary William A. Fogle issued the measure without General Assembly action, hearings, or executive approval. Plan to court challenge aims to block Aug. 1 enforcement. authors urge elected officials to decide the issue in law.
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Maryland
William A. Fogle
General Assembly
State Senate
House of Delegates
Frederick News-Post
City hall hearing weighs leash laws for pets and livestock
A FredericK County hearing on a proposed animal control ordinance drew farmers and residents debating leash rules for cats and dogs and how to balance rural and suburban concerns. The piece argues existing laws may suffice and urges neighborly solutions to reduce animal trouble while protecting rights.
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Winchester Hall
Frederck
Fredenck
Sharon
Bethesda
Washington Post
Metro Area
Washington
Frederick
Health care and auto insurance analogy in economics
An excerpt argues that health care and auto insurance share supply and demand dynamics. It compares a Blue Steel auto policy with a $5 deductible to health plans, predicting behavior changes if people treated medical care like car service, choosing more frequent tuneups and premium body shop visits, or sticking to low-cost routines.
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Health reform ideas spark debate on medical savings accounts
Walter Williams discusses auto and health insurance incentives, proposing a two thousand dollar auto-dedicated tax free savings account and a four thousand dollar Blue Steel plan to cover major losses, aiming to boost preventive care and cost shopping while reducing third party payer effects. He references Sen Gramm and Sen Dole bills and criticizes Clinton plan ideas and Rockefeller rhetoric.
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Phil Gramm
R-Texas
National Center For Policy Analysis
Robert Dole
Clinton
David Rockefeller
Creators Syndicate
Frederick Officials Welcome State Heat Investigation
Frederick officials said they would welcome a State Board of Heat investigation into the cause of a recent fish kill. The city also faces a dispute over moving a Post Office annex while Hayward Road warehouse work continues. Police warn of 100 abandoned or stolen bicycles and plan auctions if ownership isn’t claimed. Traffic light plans surface for Golden Mile and nearby entrances to shopping centers. Democratic candidate Wilbur Ford Jr accuses local committee members of coordinating a Thurmont meeting to avoid Buckeystown clashes.
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Frederick
State Board of Heat
Post Office
City
Hayward Road
Frederick City
Wilbur Ford Jr
Democratic Central Committee
Central Committee
Frederick J. Bower
John Crum
Thurmont
Buckeystown
Legion Bans Parking At Post Office In Thurmont
A letters page argues the Thurmont American Legion erred by banning parking beside the post office. The writer warns the move harms elderly and disabled residents, strains business access, and risks Thurmont’s reputation. The piece urges the Legion to be reasonable and accept Postmaster Dorsey’s proposals to avert lasting damage.
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Thurmont American Legion
Legion
Thurmont
The
American Legion
Dorsey
Umage
Thomas tops field in Sixth District race analysis
In a review of Maryland’s Sixth Congressional District, Jack Thomas highlights that voters must sift through campaign rhetoric to find a candidate with real intelligence experience and dedication. He argues one candidate stands head and shoulders above the rest based on actions and agendas of current leadership and challengers.
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Maryland
Neil Dhillon for Congress in Maryland Sixth District
A letter endorses Neil Dhillon, citing deep convictions and a record as legislative director for Beverly Byron. It frames him as an independent, youthfully energetic candidate ready to challenge party politics and defend constituents across the district. The writer and spouse pledge support for Dhillon as a trustworthy, independent Democrat who will work for both sides.
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Neil Dhillon
Beverly Byron
Maryland
Congress
Frederick
Dhillon
Why Do People Treat Old People The Way They Do
A Thurmont minister with fifty years of service replies to Dawn Shockley’s question about why young people often mistreat the elderly. He suggests teens and twenty-somethings favor elders, while those in their thirties to forties sometimes develop attitudes disliked by older people. He cites possible guilt from disapproved lifestyles as a contributing factor.
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Thurmont
Dawn Shockley
Dawn
Letter to editor attacks Clinton legal defense fund
A reader slate letters criticizing the Clinton White House for creating a legal defense fund to cover President Clinton’s mounting costs. The writer questions the need for citizen contributions, cites the Clintons’ reported net worth, and expresses loss of respect for the presidency. George W. Wireman signs the letter.
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Clintons
United States
White House
Bill Clinton
Clinton Legal Fund
Letters to the Frederick News-Post Editor Note
The Frederick News-Post invites readers to send letters with their name address and contact number for verification. Some letters are edited for space or taste. Include return address and phone number for confirmation.
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