Local races heat up in Frederick with Grimes bid and Sauerbrey visit
Incumbent Mayor Jim Grimes announces a bid for another four year term facing Alderman Fran Baker in a tight Frederick City election. Ellen Sauerbrey visits The Frederick News-Post after a 1994 GOP primary win, planning a general race that pairs legislative experience against executive leadership. Education reform, local control, taxes, jobs, casino gaming, and racing industry funding emerge as key issues.
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Frederick City
Jim Grimes
Fran Baker
Ellen Sauerbrey
Frederick
Sauerbrey
Sauerbrey eyes 1998 bid sees need for center shift
Roy Meachum reflects on Ellen Sauerbrey’s 1994 loss to Parris Glendening and her potential 1998 gubernatorial run in Maryland. He notes her softened tone since 1994, the political hurdles, the fundraising struggles, and the necessity of a centrist running mate to broaden appeal.
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American Legion
Glendening
Maryland
Bentley
Ellen Sauerbrey
Ellen
Ellen Saverbrey
Brig
Annamahis
The Rise of China as Asia’s New Center Stage
The essay frames China’s ascent as transformative for global economics and culture, arguing Western anxieties and Cold War era stereotypes are counterproductive. It notes China’s rapid growth, potential shift in the international order, and the emergence of a personal democracy on Shanghai streets. Distributed by Scripps Howard News.
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Washington
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Russia
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Europe
Scripps Howard News
Frederick Camera Shop changes hands at 206 W Patrick St
Donald Hiltner and Charles Roelke, operators of the Hiltner Roelke studio, purchased BRISH BROTHERS camera store at 206 W Patrick St to operate as the Frederick Camera Shop. EF Brown of Emmitsburg delivered a sample of his unusually small strawberries to The News-Post staff. Brown noted a one third crop due to weather, with some berries four inches in circumference. 33 Walkersville High graduates, led by speaker former Baltimore Mayor Theodore McKeldin, received diplomas including two veterans. FCC president Dr Lewis Stephens denied any enrollment padding scheme and said the college was cleared of discrimination charges by the EEOC and NAEP to 1973. Bettie Jane's School of Dancing staged its 17th annual Showcase of Stars at Gov Thomas Johnson High School. John H Martin supervised demolition of the John Hanson house rear portion as part of the new courthouse project.
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W. Patrick St
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Charles Roelke
Hiltner- Roelke
Market and Church Streets
Frederick
EF. Brown
Emmitsburg
News-Post
Brown
Baltimore
Theodore R. McKeldin
Walkersville High School
Bettie Jane’s School of Dancing
Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
Margie Black
Diane McCartney
Michelle Blough
Jeanne Camp
Maria Player
Catherine Lewis
Susan Routzahn
Evvie Pfoutz
Kristen Kellam
John H. Martin
John Hanson
West Patrick Street
Widow honors officers and Mother's Day duty
Catherine M. Kidwell of Walkersville writes to defend police officers who work on holidays. She recalls her husband’s death from stress while protecting the public and urges recognition of officers’ dangers and dedication to protect and serve. She contrasts holiday obligations of police with those of the Elks Club.
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Janet Owens
Elks Club
True MSPAP test concerns and parental questions
A parent questions the Maryland School Performance Assessment Program MSPAP focus and necessity arguing the test emphasizes administration over daily curriculum. She notes student stress and asks why curriculum isn’t aligned to MSPAP goals, urging clarity and practical practice instead of annual pressure.
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Parents debate MSPAP impact on learning and equity
Bonnie Glotfelty from Monrovia criticizes MSPAP as not reflective of true learning and calls for considering poverty, demographics, and resources when judging school progress. Andrew Rasbury from Frederick riffs on federal overreach and Lottery addiction in a satirical note.
Addicted Society Faces Wars Over Marketing Responsibility
A critical column argues against shifting blame for addictive products like tobacco liquor and gambling. It notes a shift toward consumer lawsuits backed by federal agencies, framing a shift from personal fault to corporate responsibility. The piece mocks the idea that addiction excuses behavior and warns of broad legal reach.
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Tobacco Companies
Tobacco
Crankards
Pimlico
Laurel
Letter questions journalistic quality and Freder ick Memorial Hospital staff
Frank C Johnston criticizes Roy Meachum and Bruce Aderhold for bashing and doubtful veracity. He praises the hospital workers at Freder ick Memorial Hospital as an asset to the community and asks who would miss the two columnists if they never wrote another word.
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Roy Meachum
Bruce Aderhold
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Meachum
Mr. Aderhoid
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