Sign dispute pits business against government in Frederick
Guitar Network owner Buck Sulcer asks the Frederick City Historic District Commission to approve a large 14 foot sign on North Market Street. The commission rejects, arguing the sign harms downtown’s historic look. A compromise for a smaller sign fails. Sulcer may relocate to a mall as downtown business and preservation interests clash amid a decade of coverage.
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Guitar Network
North Market Street
Frederick City
Sulcer
Frederick
Historic District Commission
Occa
Eight-lane I-270 expansion debated by Frederick writer
Harold W. Bolinger of Frederick argues for widening I-270 from Germantown to Montgomery County to eight lanes, cites traffic and economic benefits, compares lane counts with I-70 and I-270 segments, suggests a Frederick–Montgomery policy focus, and calls for a regional forestry plan and cross-state corridor projects to ease congestion and improve aesthetics. He also requests faster action and invites officials to discuss his proposals.
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Clarksburg
Maryland
Germantown
Frederick
Baltimore
Montgomery County
Hancock
Cumberland
Montgomery
State General Fund
U.S. 15
Hagerstown
Carroll
Allegany
Winchester
Falling Waters
Harpers Ferry
Gaithersburg
Potomac
Frederick County
495 Beltway
Frederick Mall
Frederick-Fairfax Parkway
Virginia
Sarbanes Calls Senate Out of Touch on Jobs and Business
U.S. debate over the Workplace Fairness Act of 1994 pits labor and management against a backdrop of global competition. Senator Paul Sarbanes co-sponsors argue the bill threatens business growth and the practice of permanent employment for workers hired as strike replacements.
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United States Congress
America
Senate
Maryland
Paul Sarbanes
U.S
Bill Brock on Workplace Fairness Act Sparks Maryland Debate
Bill Brock argues against the Workplace Fairness Act, saying it shifts strike risk and harms small to mid size employers. He claims the bill undermines reemployment rights and could threaten job creation, criticizing Senator Paul Sarbanes and linking the issue to Maryland workers and businesses.
Animal control hearings spark debate in Frederick County
Comments from the July 12 hearing reveal residents arguing seniority should not override public safety for neighbors affected by roaming dogs and howling nuisances. The letter-writer notes county enforcement capability is uncertain and may hinder any animal control legislation.
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Frederick County
Repairs at Montevue and storm damage across Frederick
Repairs were underway at Montevue the county almshouse after storm damage. A mile wide torrential rain and hail path between Old Braddock and Walkersville caused crop loss and power and phone outages, with roofs and gates damaged. Citizens were urged to direct dirty water to the sewer. John C. Warfield withdrew from the race for Frederick County Commissioner ten minutes before the deadline. The News-Post urged integration of the Jeffersonia Democratic Club. Construction on the Maryland School for the Deaf Vocational Building continued, expected to finish by mid September for the 1974 75 term. Policewomen Alicerase Ropp and Barbara V Day said they are accepted by colleagues.
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Montevue
Old Braddock
Walkersville
Frederick
Maryland School For the Deaf
Frederick City
Alicerase Ropp
Barbara V. Day
Kiwanis Club
Jim Hagy for Sheriff of Frederick County
A letter endorses Jim Hagy for sheriff citing 15 years of knowledge and 12 years of collaboration. The writer praises his leadership at New Market Scale House, respect from subordinates, fairness, and support during personal hardship, arguing he would be an outstanding sheriff.
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Frederick County
Jim Hagy
Jim
New Market Scale
Jim Hagg
Too many picked on park birds at Baker Park
A letter describes chaos at Baker Park on July 4 with numerous ducks and ducklings chased by kids in canoes paddle boats and kayaks. The author appeals for stopping abuse of the birds and notes families of ducks frightened and endangered.
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Baker Park
Ducks Face Cruelty Allegations At Baker Park Fun
A reader criticizes a duck chasing event at Baker Park describing four hour canoe rentals for five dollars and a daylong hunt that endangers waterfowl. The writer urges humane alternatives and warns parents to stop the activity to protect the ducks and onlookers.
Corrections to Harold Camping End Times Timeline
A reader argues against Camping's September return prophecy. She notes that no one knows the day or hour, disputes the Tribulation’s length, and challenges the birth year dating. She urges readiness and points to historical failed predictions.
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Harold Camping
Mr. Camping
David
Israel
Christ
Commuters urged to curb parking at center
A reader argues commuters are customers and urges Rappaport Management Co and Seventh Street Center businesses to reconsider carpool parking bans. The writer notes substantial weekly shopping by commuters, estimating about $20 per visit, and recalls abandoning the center after commuting restrictions were imposed.
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Rappaport Management Co
Seventh Street Center
Clents
Jefferson Street
Hidden agendas and one world governance fears in Maryland election
Gloria J. Conner warns that Rhodes Scholars and CFR members like Sen. Paul Sarbanes and Bill Brock push a shared ultra left agenda toward world government economy and religion. She urges voters to seek an alternative candidate to safeguard Maryland and the United States.
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Paul Sarbanes
Council On Foreign Relations
Bill Brock
CFR
Maryland
U.S
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News-Post
Jeffersonia Democratic Club
H. Zack Stough
MoUnt Airy
Charles F. Ruby II
Piney Run Park
Cunningham Falls
Sharon Rice
Jamsville
Jenni Kirk
Wilda Portner
Thurmant
Gloria J. Conner
Fradaick Nes
Patrick
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