Frederick County budget battle trims teachers pay hike
Frederick County commissioners cut local funding by 2.5 million for schools, affecting a planned teachers pay raise and step increases next year. State funding boosts of over 3 million offset part of the shortfall, but the board signals tighter local support. Debate centers on long term growth, new programs, and anticipated rises as enrollment climbs.
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Doc McClellan to retire from Frederick politics after 1994
The News Post confirms Delegate James E. McClellan will not seek re election after 1994. Friends recall his bold leadership guiding Carroll Creek project and Harry Grove Stadium while allies praise his courage and organizational skill.
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Ron Young
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Media moguls and politicos mingle at Bohemian Grove
At Bohemian Grove elite figures from government and industry converge for two booze drenched weeks. Media magnates including William F Buckley Jr and others reportedly rally to Grove rules while attempting to cover its rituals. Dirk Mathison, a People magazine former bureau chief, infiltrated camp and was expelled after being spotted by a Time Warner executive.
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Grove lore and power ties stain the Bohemian Club saga
A Jack Anderson column accuses Bohemian Grove of drift from its founding ideals as longtime Time-Warner ties and political influence loom. It cites San Francisco bureau shutdown, Manhattan Project whispers, Nixon comeback lore, and protests. The piece portrays elite networking shaping policy and campaigns.
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Sonoma County
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Dynamite mishap near Frederick prompts safety warnings
Fifty years ago on June 5 1942 lime company work gangs near Frederick set off dynamite placed earlier as a storm lightning struck prematurely. One worker narrowly escaped injury. Ernest C Speaks urged stepped up milk production to protect Washington DC market. St Johns High became Prospect High with Dr Celadonio Ramirez named administrator. Frederick County Art in the Park reported a perfect day until showers closed events. Cub Scouts gathered trash as Beautying America Week activities. Denison University editor Suzi Harriss to intern at The Frederick News Post.
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Frederick
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Frederick County
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Denisonian
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Elm St
Wake up Dan Quayle on single mothers 1992 debate
Donna A Thompson of Frederick criticizes vice president Dan Quayle for remarks denigrating single mothers and endorsing two parent families. She argues women have the right to choose motherhood, citing Murphy Brown as example and defending the value of single parenting amidst political rhetoric.
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Dan Quayle
Quayle
Murphy Brown
Murphy
Solomon and the rioters in a divided time
A terse column reflecting on civil unrest, citing King Solomon and historic ideals to urge unity. The writer questions rioting and looting across races, warns of wealth erosion, and stresses that Americans of all colors should build rather than tear down the nation. Donald L. Droneburg from Frederick signs off.
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Solomon
Veterans honored as flags placed at 36 cemeteries
In a letter from Bryan M. Hisley chairing FSK Post 11 Flag Committee, Frederick County cemeteries receive over 4,000 flags for veterans, noting maps aid in locating graves and apologies for misses. Ellen Horton adds a second letter about dining with no smoking sections, citing Mealey's remodel and smoke-free choices.
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Frederick County
American Legion Post
Resthaven Memorial Gardens
FSK #11
Frederick
Resthaven
American Legion
United States
Legion
Rogers
Bryan M. Hisley
FSK
the American Legion
Why restaurants need non smoking sections
L expresses satisfaction with a May 15 eating out photo on Mealey's noting the lack of a no smoking section as a key complaint. The piece argues non smokers have the right to fresh air while dining and criticizes restaurants for not offering a no smoking area.
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Bill Pritchard
Mealey's
Parade Route Sparks Frustration in Frederick
A Maryland firefighters parade drew a large downtown turnout but angered residents as roadblocks blocked access to avenues near homes. One driver reports weaving around barriers to reach his apartment before the event began.
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Frederick
Freedom
Don’t brag on Carroll Creek project
A Thurmont resident William B. Bruchey laments Carroll Creek changes in Frederick. He recalls a once lively, native ecosystem with fish, frogs, mayflies, and crawfish. He condemns the project as destroying a heritage and warns future generations will miss the creek’s former beauty.
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