Naming the Schaefer Building Sparks Community Debate
The Frederick press weighs a ceremony honoring Governor G. William Donald Schaefer with a state office building name. Readers argue the choice reflects political payback, urging historically significant names or local heroes instead. They acknowledge Schaefer’s role in funding the project but question the honors motive.
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Republican Leader Denounces Klan Affiliation
Harvey Walkersville Kirk writes urging GOP leaders to repudiate racial bigotry and dissociate from a Klan affiliated candidate for Frederick County Board of Commissioners. He argues party must take a firm stand to protect equal protection and public trust while acknowledging free speech rights.
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Freon Reform Drives Maryland Senate Bid
John Webb Jr a Damascus resident and Harvard alumnus argues against a federal Freon ban. He touts a Freon Commission for Maryland to resist Montreal Protocol policies and calls for restarting Freon production while criticizing cost, science and federal mandates.
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Firemen, bus driver stop near disaster at Feagaville
Yesterday 50 years of efforts by store workers soldiers a bus driver and Indepen dent Hose Co firemen averted a serious blaze after a car skidded into a stand of gasoline pumps causing an explosion. The driver faced reckless driving charges.
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Debra Gorsline Resigns Over Offhand Festival Comment
Debra Gorsline announces immediate resignation from any Frederick Festival of the Arts position after a July News-Post piece quoted an offhand remark. She defends her decade of service and the festival’s impact on Frederick including Carroll Creek park, and urges readers not to judge by the columnist’s reporting.
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Activists blast coverage of OJ racial angle
June 27 News-Post reports African American organizations and leaders frame OJ Simpson coverage with a racial dimension. They criticize media portrayal and call for broader context in reporting the case.
Letters on the Simpson affair mix fault lines and bias
Mary H. Alsop and Tom Faulk critique media sensationalism around the O J Simpson case and argue racism exists beyond color while defending equal rights. They urge protection from discrimination and condemn activists who claim pervasive racism, noting ongoing bigotry and KKK presence.
KKK Protests Target Talons Bar in Frederick County
Local KKK leader Roger Kelly promises more demonstrations at Talons this year claiming a 11 state reach. Protesters argue hate groups threaten civil rights and fear the impact of adding sexual orientation language to the county code.
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Rethink county manager study urged by voter letter
Alan E. Imhoff argues in a letter that Frederick County cannot delay studying a county manager amid growing development. Citing 17 726 approved housing units in 48 major projects and a nine year supply of lots, he says long range planning and strategic policy require a manager, and the topic should be discussed during the county commissioner election.
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Reader thanks Balbi for carbon monoxide facts
Paul C. Leatherman of Wolfsville writes to thank Joseph Balbi for enlightening letters about carbon monoxide. He says he believed CO mainly came from gasoline engines and admits years of truck driving without realizing diesel engines also emit CO. He praises Balbi for supplying the real facts.
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