Taxpayers in Action opposition to county tax rate plan
A local opinion column condemns Taxpayers in Action for challenging Frederick County Commissioners over the tax rate. It cites a private Saturday meeting, dismisses Open Meeting Law concerns, defends private discussions, and asserts the suit is unwinnable and a waste of taxpayer funds.
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Taxpayers In Action Group
Taxpayers In Action
Frederick County
Ron Sundergill
Gail Bowerman
David Gray
TIA
Winchester Hall
TLA
Bruce Reeder
Maryeland
Virginia rivals Chuck Robb and Dougie Wilder feud escalates
A biting column skewers Virginia politicians Chuck Robb and Dougie Wilder, accusing them of personal scandals and political posturing. The piece mocks their motives, notes alleged tapes and interviews, and questions the public interest, ending with a quip about buffet dinner invention.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Dougie
Pat Kluge
Chuckie
Pennsylvania Avenue
Willie Horton
George Bush
America
Virginia
Oval Office
Commonwealth
FBI
Robb
Maryland
Harry Hughes
Chesapeake Bay
the Bay
Chuck Robb
Democrats Eye Lesser Known Candidates For 1988 Bid
Democratic backers seek viable challengers to George Bush with speculation over Mario Cuomo, Jay Rockefeller, and Lloyd Bentsen. Some fundraisers back Tom Harkin as a safer alternative, envisioning a running mate like Virginia Governor Douglas Wilder to broaden appeal without losing blue-collar support.
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Washington
George Bush
Mario Cuomo
New York
Jay Rockefeller
West Virginia
Lloyd Bentsen
Texas
Tom Harkin
Iowa
Harkin
Bush
Dan Quayle
Virginia
Douglas Wilder
Rockefeller
Doug
Jesse
Jackson
Democrats eye Powell as potential contender in race
A political analysis notes Democrats doubt Gen Colin Powell would join a ticket, while Cuomo faces fundraising backlash and regional appeal limits. It also notes Dukakis era lessons, with Bush seen carrying New York and concerns about southern and western states.
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Colin Powell
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Cuomo
New York
Massachusetts
Michael Dukakis
Bush
California
Texas
South
Florida
Bentsen
Dukakis
Frederick bass season opens early amid muddy waters
June 15 1941 legislation moved bass season opening from July 1 to June 15 due to fishing prospects hampered by muddy rivers and streams. USO fund drive aims for 10,765,000 national total. local Frederick County quota set at 2,500 dollars with Clifford M. Yinger as chairman. British sailors toured Frederick streets for the second time in a week, masking ship names with rosettes, while city approves a two way radio system for the police, bid to Maryland Radio Supply Co. at 1245 dollars.
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Frederick County
United Services Organization
USO
Clifford M. Yinger
Frederick
HMS
Frederick City
Maryland Radio Supply Company
Baltimore
Ron Gail and Dave On the right track in Frederick County
Ray Comptoi of Harmony Grove urges voters to support Ron Sundergill Gail Bowerman and David Gray in Frederick County local elections He argues developers caused debt and higher taxes and that new commissioners must repay past obligations by ensuring growth pays its way He believes the trio will lead with fiscal responsibility and fair cost for development safeguards.
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Lam
Frederick County
Ron Sundergill
Gail Bowerman
David Gray
Board of Education
Ron
Gail
Dave
Plagenz's biblical views disputed by reader
A Frederick Post letter by a pastor rejects George Plagenz article How much of the Bible is really true claiming most scholars doubt Jesus rose bodily. The writer cites credentials and cites many Maryland ministers who affirm the bodily resurrection and accuses the author of generalizing and hiding truth.
Letter from pastor rails against Jesus Seminar and liberal critics
H Wallace Webster, pastor of Lisbon Bible Church, denounces the Jesus Seminar and liberal critics as foes of the Bible. He asserts Jesus is the Way and Truth, defends ministers, and mocks editorial scholarship while defending biblical centrality and the Bible as a top seller.
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H. Wallace Webster
Lisbon
Local letter questions five county commissioners in Frederick County
A reader criticizes the Frederick County trio led by Ronald Sundergill, accusing them of an agenda favoring unions, funding a tax increase, and unethical meeting practices. The writer, Richard Plantier of Mount Airy, expresses regret over voting for Sundergill Bowerman and Gray and anticipates not repeating the mistake.
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Frederick County
Ronald Sundergill
David Gray
Bruce Reeder
Sue Ann Yingling
Sundergill
Abortion debate letters target Maryland clinics and policy
In a pro life letter Frederick resident John C Laughland questions the 60 Minutes Maryland abortion clinic incidents and contrasts legal clinics with back alley practices. He urges delegation accountability and fact based debate on abortion, gun control, prisons, and public policy.
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60 Minutes
Maryland
Frederick County
Residents urge cleanup after trash left in play areas
A reader cites a Rogelio Maya article and laments littering in public spaces. The letter asks neighbors to recycle and use trash cans, admitting personal past faults but urging better care for the Earth and community.
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Rogelio Maya
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Maryland Court of Appeals
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