Noel Farmer appointed to lead Frederick County Public Schools
The editorial lauds Noel Farmer as an education leader from Howard County stepping into Frederick County, noting his high standards and familiarity with common challenges like growth and overcrowding. It praises his potential to improve student learning, support teachers, and bring back strong news for the Frederick school system.
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Farmer
Frederick County
Noel
Board of Education
Howard County
Maryland
Montgomery County
Howard
Noel Farmer
Frederick
Letter Writer Nick Tringall Pushes Back on Pay and Pizza Jobs
In a Frederick News Post column, Robert C. Reid reflects on Nick Tringall a 33 year old Frederick County teacher with a masters who earns under 24000 dollars from the Board of Education and moonlights delivering pizzas to make ends meet. Reid quotes Tringall detailing long work years 12 months in 10 and substantial summer employment while criticizing perceived teacher pay and calling for understanding. The piece ends with Reid conceding the emotional weight of Tringall’s letter and noting the dangers of delivering pizzas at night.
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Frederick County
Nick Tringall
Board of Education
Nick
University of Maryland
Tringall
Atilla the Hun
Federal student aid abused by a few cheaters and officials
A Education Department inspector general report highlights abuses in federal student aid. Examples include two brothers exploiting loans across three states, a college student collecting over $100,000 by using aliases and fake SSNs, a Reno beauty school owner wrongfully collecting double tuition, and Sioux Empire College officials misusing funds. Also cited are counselors coaching inflated needs, a Nigerian claiming American status, and Kentucky students suing over aid. A Washington DC secretary who inflated time cards is noted, plus a critique of high military spending on quarters and moves for generals Flynn and McVey.
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Washington
Education Department
Inspector General
Karen Talley
District of Columbia
Reno, New
Ment
FBI Education Department
Sioux Empire College
Hawarden
Iowa
Wilfred Beauty Academy
Massachusetts
FBI
New York
Kentucky
Washington, D.C
Penny
William Flynn
Army Tank Automotive Command Center
Warren
Mich
Tank Center
Selfridge Air National Guard
Lake St. Clair
Mount Clemens
Detroit Auto Industry
Grosse Pointe
Peter McVey
Flynn
McVey
Art Volpe
Tank Command Center
Gary Clouser
Frederick County names 28 supervisors for soil check
Fifty years ago Frederick County appointed 28 supervisors to inspect 2060 farms for Soil Conservation Act compliance. Names withheld pending acceptance. If compliant, farmers receive government payments. County agent Shoemaker expects word from Paul Nystrom as aerial surveys begin before door to door checks.
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Frederick County
Henry R. Shoemaker
Paul E. Nystrom
Maryland
Nystrom
Ben Linder remembered as a contrast to Oliver North heroism
A letter to the editor questions why Ben Linder, the American killed in Nicaragua in 1987 while building electrification for El Cua, is not honored as a hero like Oliver North. It argues Linder worked to help people despite risks, while critiquing U S policy and the administration’s response to his death.
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Linder
el Cua
Nicaragua
Contras
Freedom Fighters
Freedom
Reagan
United States
Congress
el Cue
Oliver North
North
Ben Linder
Frederick Eric Stull and the defense of free speech
A concise statement honors the enduring right to truthful speech as a universal dignity, citing figures like Jesus Christ Gandhi and Martin Luther King. The text frames free expression as a moral duty won by courage, not weapons, and notes the speaker Yvonne Small from Taneytown.
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United States
Soviet Union
Chile
Guatemala
el Salvador
Jesus Christ
Gandhi
Martin Luther King
Ollie North as Hero Sparks Nationwide Backlash
Bonita J. Krempel Portier of Emmitsburg condemns the adulation of Oliver North amid Iran-Contra coverage. She argues fans and media distort patriotism, calling for fidelity to justice and truth without applause.
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Oliver North
Ollie
Hollywood
Ollywood
America
Ollie North
Lady Justice
Feagaville Rezoning Plea Against Light Industrial Use
Feagaville residents and the Ballenger Rrection District oppose rezonings near Mt. Zion Road and U.S. 40 to allow light industrial use. Planning Commissioners meet July 28 in Winchester Hall to hear arguments for and against, then recommend to the County Commissioners.
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Feagaville
Ballenger Rrection
Mt. Zion Road
U.S. 40
Winchester Hall
Planning Office
Planning Commission
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United Feature Syndicate, Inc
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News-Post
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Baltimore
Potomac Edison
R.E. Town
Town
Robert Eyler
Washington D.C
Monrovia
Eyler
Charles Grimes
Fred W.springer
Urbana
Newman
Patrick Street
John A. Derr
Parsons Newman
Derr
Thurmont
Harry ©. Miller
Guardian Hose Co
United Church of Christ
West Patrick Street
Morgan Keller
Eric Stull Frederick
Yvonne Small
Taneytown
Bonita J. Krempel
Portier
Emmitsburg
Milt Tipperman Frederick
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