Bat Menon saga shocks readers as charges surface
The editorial notes the shock at the bribe charges at both state and federal levels. It emphasizes the presumption of innocence until proven guilty and questions how long misconduct may have spanned, starting before the new mayor’s term and into Menon’s later role. Residents wonder who oversees City Hall.
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Bat Menon
Menon
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Frederick City
Maryland Race Stumbles Over Debates and Deliberations
Maryland sixth district struggles as candidates decline public debates in Garrett County and shift toward post convention strategy. Roscoe Bartlett lags outside GOP circles while Tom Hatters seeks pace, identity, and voter reach amid Labor Day timing worries and fears over electronic media impact.
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Mount Airy
Mr Hattery
Hattery Deerarme
Ana
Perot’s Dallas exit ends a four month ego feast
The piece argues Perot quit as a rich man with a grand ego plan, leaving loyalists stranded. It contrasts his blunt corporate style with political reality, noting he disliked hearing others critique him and that running for president differs from running a company.
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H Ross Perot
Perot
Henry Kissinger
America
Vietnam
Saigon
Ken Follett
Perot quits race reshape of his bid and its legacy
The piece analyzes Ross Perot's decision to end his presidential bid, noting the shift to a conventional campaign by Bush Quayle and the long term effects. It highlights a new view of a fragile two party system, a video age campaign vehicle, and Perot's distant, symbolic legacy in American politics.
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al Gore
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Solicitors for Jehovah's Witnesses warned to obtain permits
Frederick City Police told two Jehovah's Witnesses solicitors to halt activity until a city permit was secured. The elderly Baltimore couple resisted law authority, arguing civil permits insulted God. Sgt. Dorsey clarified city concerns only with solicitation and pamphlet sales.
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Frederick City
Baltimore
Frank K. Dorsey
Government wonders on thrift and tax fairness echoes
Reader questions why the US promotes spending over saving and deficit spending. They probe tax fairness for homeowners versus renters, welfare versus education, and the idea of government and business partnership. The message invokes Abraham Lincoln to argue thrift builds prosperity and dignity.
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America
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Abraham Lineman
Brotherhood of Man
Letters Against SLAPP Suits Show Civic Struggle
A vehement critique denounces SLAPP lawsuits as mafia like tactics undermining democracy. The author argues such suits punish ordinary citizens who speak at public hearings, inflict costly legal battles, and threaten mental and financial well being, viewing them as an abuse of justice.
Scary undemocratic. Slapping down SLAPP suits
A fragmentary note comments on SLAPP lawsuits and democracy concerns. It mentions opposing actions against rivals and hints at manipulated legal tactics. The text is garbled with unclear names and dates, but centers on fear of misuse of lawsuits to silence opponents.
Folly of multilingualism sparks letter to the editor
A reader rebuts a Scripps Howard piece defending U.S. English. The letter supports making English official, cites 78 percent backing, and criticizes multilingual policy as divisive. It notes House Bill 123 stalled in committee and urges assimilation through English in public affairs. Marguerite Snyder signs the letter.
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Congress
House Committee On Education and Labor
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Scripps Howard
Fep Resormem
Sulingpadss
Anta Pate and Neatee at Ner
Anta Pate and Neatee unite at Ner in a noted event, with Mere joining to celebrate a historic alliance and traditional exchanges amid local festivities.
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