Maryland changes in agriculture leadership shift to federal post
Agriculture Secretary Bob Walker leaves Annapolis for a top role at the U S Department of Agriculture after seven and a half years in Maryland. Lew Riley succeeds him, bringing farm experience and years in the Eastern Shore senate as deputy while overseeing a business like approach and foreign market outreach.
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Bob Walker
Annapolis
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Baltimore
Walker
State
Agriculture Department
William Donald Schaefer
Mr. Schaefer
Mr. Walker
Maryland
Soviet Union
Washington
Lew Riley
Eastern Shore
Sill
Riley
Eyler Defends Personal Choice Against ETS Regulation
Charles W Eyler argues against environmental tobacco smoke regulations and government manipulation of statistics. He questions data sources on tobacco and water additives, condemns federal control, and warns that expanding rules erode personal freedom while increasing government power. Eyler writes from Brunawick.
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Europe
U.S
House
U.S.A
Congress
Charles W. Eyler
Brunawick
Winchester Hall faces choice on capital debt and impact fees
The county reports general obligation indebtedness of 76.6 million tied to schools roads and brick and mortar projects spurred by an 80s development boom. A 1993 study urged 5500 per new dwelling unit, but commissioners set 2000 for single family and 1500 for townhomes, leaving a shortfall of 3500 to 4000 per unit to fund capital needs.
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Winchester Hall
County official urges prudent funding and clearer development analysis
David Gray, a Frederick County commissioner, argues against further bonding and tax hikes. He warns that using the operating budget to fund services reduces police protection and crowds classrooms. He calls for stricter review of large developments like Westview, with cost analyses and transparent public hearings to protect taxpayers.
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Westview
Paying the costs to clean up the Bay
Farmers argue that a 40 percent nutrient reduction for Chesapeake Bay cleanup is unfair to Western Maryland. They say conservation practices and soil testing have long been used, costs must be shared, and public funds should support the effort to keep farming profitable. Jesse Burall, Frederick County Farm Bureau president, urges broad farmer involvement.
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Hagerstown Community College
Chesapeake Bay
Maryland
Cloverettes 4-H Club Unable to Contribute To ARC Bike Ride
Misty Droneburg, secretary of the Cloverettes 4-H Club in Adamstown, reports the ARC of Frederick Bike Ride required a $50 per person contribution, which her small club could not afford, leaving them unable to participate as they offered a flat fee donation.
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Cloverettes 4-H
Frederick Post
Frederick
Debris in the White House rumor amid religious figures
The speaker questions who occupies the White House, naming Pope John Paul II, Billy Graham, and Mother Teresa as references and citing Justice Clarence Thomas and Professor Walter Williams. The text mentions lineages from the Mullinix and Watkinsmoth families in a diffuse historical context.
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John Paul II
Billy Graham
Mother Theresa
White House
Washington, D.C
Clarence Thomas
Walter Williams
Mullinix
Watkinsmoth
Governor appoints substitutes and lake refilling signals summer plans
Governor O Conor named Harry C Gilbert and Frederick barber 484 substitute election supervisor for Frederick County. Local sources doubt Gilbert replaces Routzahn who resigns to join the armed forces. Kennedy and Renn named as possible Routzahn successors. Culler Lake refilled after spring cleaning for July fishing opening. boating resumes during filling. State Roads Commission began oiling the Ridgeville to South Mountain highway with detours via Md 27 Md 80 and Md 75. Chamber executive VP Bill McKinley escorted Barbara Frietchie to the Tivoli Theater for Bell and History Days. Connie Stapleton announced a prize for best Bell and History Days store window decoration. Frederick Mayor Young received a note from Preservation Society of Allegany County praising Frederick birthday celebrations.
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Herbert R. O'Conor
Harry C. Gilbert
Frederick Barber
Frederick County
Gilbert
Republican Board of Supervisors
Nice
Robert H. Routzahn
Middletown
Ernest F. Kennedy
Alvey V. Renn
Frederick
Routzahn
Ridgeville
South Mountain
State Roads Commission
Clagettsville
New Market
Chamber of Commerce
Bill McKinley
Barbara Frietchie
Margaret Clary
North Court Street
Tivoli Theater
Bell
Connie Stapleton
Frederick City
Ronald N. Young
Mel Collins
The
Preservation Society of
Allegany County
West
Mount Airy letter argues on helicopter rider debris claim
A Mount Airy reader writes a provocative letter praising recent helicopter rider coverage while asserting a political conspiracy around the White House. The writer emphasizes decades of local conversations and includes a personal note signed by David R. Mullins.
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White House
Washington, D.C
Cabin Branch
National Monument to World War II Vets Stands at Arlington
A reader cites the Iwo Jima flag raising as a symbol for all World War II vets and reflects on the war’s impact and service. The letter from Frederick News-Post notes personal history, D-Day, and reverence for the monument.
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Mark Summers
Frederick News-Post
Arlington Cemetery
Iwo Jima
Pacific
Clarification on Victor Cullen agreements
Letter correcting a misimpression from a June 2 Frederick Post article by Julia Robb about Victor Cullen. The piece claimed Mr. Newman would sign a written agreement prohibiting inmate type changes, a statement said to be unlawful. The writer’s quote misrepresents my remarks from a residents meeting.
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Department of Juvenile Services
Sabillasville
Sybillasville
Robb
Julia Robb
Frederick
Cullen
Newman
Victor Cullen
Carnival warns on rigged midway games and urges caution
The piece notes P T Barnum's spirit roaming carnivals with games that appear skill based but are pure chance. It warns odds are tilted to operators, compares to casinos and lotteries, and urges asking for proof or avoiding such games. Police and prosecutors have pushed back, but unwinnable games persist.
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P.T. Barnum
Las Vegas
Letters to the Editor Policy Notice in Frederick News Fest
The Frederick News-Fest solicits letters from readers and requests full names addresses and phone numbers for verification. Submissions should be sent to the Editor at 7 Powick Street in Frederick, Maryland, or via telefax at 642-8299.
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Frederick
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