Explaining Hidden Fees on Bell Atlantic and MCI Bills
Reader enumerates 13 charges on a Bell Atlantic and MCI bill, with items like the focal number portability surcharge universal service fee and federal subscriber line charge. A Bell Atlantic representative and Mary land officials explain charges while noting toll free explanations exist. The piece highlights small fees that cumulatively drive up bills and urges awareness and choice in long distance providers.
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Bell Atlantic
Federal Communications Commission
Sandra Arnette
Nancy Cline
Bell Atlantic Maryland
Baltimore
Charles Patterson
National Fund
At&t
Besl Atlantic
Walter Malinak
Polluter-friendly bill eyed as cleanup rules loosen
EPA warns against fishing in Hudson contamination linger as GE faces Superfund liability. Boehlert proposal aims to exempt polluters and streamline remediation by allowing studies funded by industry to shape remedies, risking innocent landowner protections and broad industry carve outs.
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Sherwood Boehlert
R-N.y
Boehlert
Justice Department
Buehlert
The
National Journal
Gerald Solomon
R-Ny
GE Solomon
Power Company
Hudson
Jack Anderson
Jan Moller
United Feature Syndicate
Maryland Aberdeen Angus sale tops 115 head at Frederick Fairgrounds
A total of 115 heifers and bulls sold for 33195 at the Maryland Aberdeen Angus Association group sale held at the Frederick Fairgrounds. George C Rhoderick and Ruth Moberly were served papers in Frederick in a bid to block a referendum on Carroll Parkway extension. Former Secretary George C Marshall and wife dined at Francis Scott Key Hotel with a Fort Bragg connection. Prospect Hall graduation at St John Catholic Church saw 29 seniors urged by Sen Edward P Thomas to help build a safer, cleaner world. A Frederck High School student threat to strike over pay raises circulated in letters to The Frederick News-Post. Frederick County Vo-Tech Center students represented Maryland at a national DECA conference in Houston. Governor Thomas Johnson High students Cheryl Gordon, John Reddecliff and April Meadows received the Max Kehne Award for scholarship, citizenship, and sportsmanship.
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Maryland Aberdeen Angus Association
Frederick Fairgrounds
George C. Rhoderick
Board of Education
Ruth Moberly
Board of Election Supervisors
Frederick City
Secretary of State
Carroll Parkway
George C. Marshall
Mrs. Marshall
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Mr. Marshall
Fort Bragg
N.C
Army
Elizabeth Long
General Marshall
Prospect Hall
St. John Catholic Church
Prospect Hall High School
Edward P Thomas
Frederick News- Post
Frederck High School
Thomas Johnson High School
Cheryl Gordon
John Reddecliff
April Meadows
Max Kehne
FCC graduates last class until the next millennium
Richard T. McGann argues the next millennium begins January 1, 2001, not 2000, suggesting FCC will graduate no class until 2001 and redefining millennia as starting with year ending in 001 and ending in 000. He contends the current second millennium spans 4001 to 0000 with the third starting in 2001.
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FCC
Accurate and welcoming picture of modern physical education
The writer, an Elementary Physical Education Teacher Specialist and former PE teacher, commends a recent article for accurately portraying today’s physical education. He notes dedicated teachers across multiple elementary schools and explains PE now emphasizes fitness, social skills, self-esteem, and lifelong healthy living over mere ball games.
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Frederck County
Glade Green Valley
Kemptown
Brunswick
Clementary
Frederick leaders lauded for planning growth and education
Jeannie Schulze commends Frederick County leaders Commissioner Jan Gardner David Gray and John Thorpson for forward thinking on school and county service planning. The letter, from Max Saunders in Columbia, praises their recognition of aggressive budgeting needs to address exponential growth over the next decade.
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Frederick County
Jan. Gardner
David Gray
John Thorpson
Controversy Over Proposed Substation Alarms County Officials
In Mokiletown area residents fear property devaluation from a proposed substation. Critics, led by Helen Ef Pearce and Edna J Puncke, argue aesthetic and environmental impacts outweigh any utility. County officials are urged to deny Allegheny Power’s application to build.
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Allegheny Power
Power company eyes Myersville site for new substation
A local heated debate centers on Allegheny Power plans to build a 59 acre electric substation on Mount Taber Road near Myersville. Opponents question need, site choice, and future expansion, noting limited local demand and potential impact on nearby farmland, conservation land, and Civil War sites.
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Allegheny Power
Mount Taber Road
Myersville
Tts
Planning and Zoning Board
Frederick County
Washington County
West Virginia
Boonsboro
Potomiav Edison
Quick fix gun control debate raises fears and blame
A 1998 Springfield Oregon note questions gun laws enforcement after a 15 year old’s school shooting rampage. It argues liberals push quick fixes, cites 65 percent enforcement declines since Clinton, and accuses officials of negligence and political manipulation. It mentions assault rifles, gun shows, and media influence.
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Springfield
Oregon
Kip Rinkle
Clinton
George
Colorado
Senate
Jack Valenti
Motion Picture Academy
Japan
Opting out of the blame game in school violence
George B. Parks Jr. of Middletown critiques a May 18 letter by Jen Clarke and the Mersons arguing everyone shares blame for the Columbine tragedy. The writer rejects blame deflection and defends personal responsibility, gun control, and parental involvement while urging clear discussion rather than excuses.
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Jen Clarke
Merson
Doug Merson
Columbine High School
Amerca
Winston Churchill
Abraham Lincoln
Pope
Bully Graham
Bill Bennett
Marian Wright Kdelman
Hillary Clinton
Colorado
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EPA
Superfund
Utah
Mary Lele
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Cheryl Thompson
Sharon Fritz
Shelby Sigler
Houston
Texas
Maryland
Richard T. McGann
Mount Airy
Jeannie Schulze Frederick
Max Saunders
Columbia
Jessica Buck Frederick
Fredanck News Post
Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick Sr
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