Volunteers painting Roddy Road Covered Bridge face setback
Frederick County volunteers planned a bridge painting project with tarps scaffolding and traffic plans. County commissioners paused the plan citing liability and scope then called a meeting to resolve a supposed misunderstanding. Citizens had informed officials and sought to help preservation and improvement efforts.
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Frederick County
Roddy Road
Winchester Hall
Sue Ann Yingling
Baltimore faces crowded Democratic fight for Maryland governor
The piece analyzes Maryland political maneuvering as William Donald Schaefer nears potential retirement and Dr. Neil Solomon emerges as a major challenger. It notes Solomon's national name, Schaefer’s clout, Lt. Gov. Mickey Steinberg's concerns, and possible rivals like Curran, Glendening, and Schmoke. The balance of power hinges on coalition building, Jewish influence, and party dynamics in Annapolis.
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Annapolis
Hot Stove League
Maryland
William Donald Schaefer
Baltimore
Schaefer
Democratic Party
Neil Solomon
State House
Mickey
Mr. Rynd
Solomon
Steinberg
Joseph Curran
Prince George's
Parris Glendening
Kurt Schmoke
Mr. Schaefer
del. Rynd
Schmoke
New USDA push aims to turn crops into new uses abroad
The Agriculture Department funds marketing abroad while idling farmland. AARC pursues soybean based NewStone from soybeans and recycled paper, and ethanol washer fluid from corn. Critics urge shifting funds to create market driven farm uses. AARC faces budget limits but backs projects with proven commercialization.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
USDA
Japan
Sen
Thomas A. Daschle
D-S.d
Daschle
MPP
Senate
Subcommittee On Agricultural Research
Tim Penny
D-Minn
Ed Henry
Penny
AARC
Frederick voters elect Republican mayor and city register
Fifty years ago on June 9 1943 Frederick voters elected Hugh V Gittinger mayor and Mehrl F Wachter city register both Republicans over incumbents. Charles W Stup led Democrats in aldermen races while referenda on Sunday sports and movies passed narrowly. Local gas shortages hit Frederick stations as students at the Frederick School of Classical Ballet raised funds for the American Cancer Society.
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Frederick
City Register
Hugh V. Gittinger
E. Paul Magaha
Mehrl F. Wachter
Louis E. Eicheberger
Charles W. Stup
Board of Aldermen
Russell H. McCain
Emmett R. Bowlus
Edward P. Oden
Frederick City
Frederick School of Classical Ballet
Gov. Thomas
Speaking out praise for Caulfield letter on May 27
E Eugene Myers of Emmitsburg congratulates Thomas Caulfield for his letter to the editor titled Homosexuality cont appearing May 27 and urges a president who would not condone homosexuality.
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Thomas Caulfield
MSD Teachers Protest Pay and Policy Changes
The Maryland School for the Deaf MSD teachers protested by 40 hour weeks without raises for years and furloughs during holidays. They oppose Senate Bill 771 which would create a separate MSD pay scale behind Frederick County. Some staff have already left for higher pay elsewhere.
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Maryland School For the Deaf
MSD
Frederick County
Annapolis
Maryland
Deaf community rights urged in public letter from Walkersville
Mary Lynn Sinclair of Walkersville asks when Annapolis and the public will recognize deaf issues and heed the deaf community’s views. She urges respect for Deaf pride intelligence and talents and argues against oppression by state lawmakers. She notes listener frustration among Deaf people.
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Anapolis
State House
General Assembly
Credit and equity in Frederick Police community work
William Forbes writes from Frederick about domestic issues and custody biases in Maryland courts, reflecting on a divorce case and concerns that gender affects custody rulings. He notes a social services worker’s remark and cites a perceived lack of protection under the law for citizens facing domestic violence.
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Frederick Post
Maryland
Prince George’s County
Drug Free TV and youth role models said at Parkway Elementary
A letter from Jake Cmarada at Parkway Elementary argues for enforcing laws to curb smoking and drinking on public TV to protect kids role models. He suggests a banner slogan and questions how ads and shows influence underage behavior, calling for action against alcohol and tobacco on broadcasts.
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Clinton
Letters to the Editor Address for The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites reader letters and provides mailing and telefax details. Send letters to Letters to the Editor at 200 E. Patrick St Frederick Maryland 21705 or fax to 662-8299.
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Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick St
P.O
Frederick
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Gou
Jack Anderson
Michael Einstein
United Feature Syndicate
Tro
Walter Kirkman
E.C. Kefauver
Kirkman
Kefauver
Frederick Community College
Frederick County Teachers Association
H.L. Mills
E. Eugene Myers
Emmitsburg
Mary Lynn Sinclair
Walkersville
John W. Clem
Frederick Police Dept
William Forbes Frederick
Jake Cmarada Parkway
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