Not many takers for U.S. congressional jobs in Maryland
An editorial argues raises for Congress are needed as few seek the posts, noting Maryland districts have little competition. It cites Roscoe Bartlett's 6th District, Cardin comments on Congress meeting only 29 days in Q1, and 12 bills passed mostly renaming facilities, questioning why public service effort isn’t rewarded.
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Washington
U.S
Maryland
Frederick County
Roscoe Bartlett
U.S. House of Representatives
Congress
Ben Cardin
Cardin
Maryland General Assembly
House of Representatives
Capitol
English the Language of Government and Education
Marguerite Snyder argues for campaign reform and English as the official language, praising California Proposition 227 limiting bilingual education to one year. She warns multilingualism harms governance and education, urging legislators to back English-only policy and campaign finance reform for a united, capable citizenry.
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Democratic Republic
California
Marguerite Snyder
Knoxville
Fairness by the cutter rule for speech laws
The piece argues for applying mom's last piece rule to laws about speech. It questions free speech with limits such as avoiding offense or enforcing an official language. It warns that if the worst enemies gain power, ordinary praise could lead to fines.
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Mom
K J
Congress
White House
Mom Rules and the Tyranny of the Majority
Walter Williams argues against majority tyranny and defends strong constitutional limits on Congress. He warns that a future majority could ban or tax nutritionally unnecessary goods like salt and candy, urging adherence to protective rules that prevent government overreach while expressing support for Mom's rule as a safeguard against arbitrary power.
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James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Congress
Mom
Scarce Hous es Prompt Sheriff to Seek Stolen Residence
Yesterday Items from the files of the News Post report a stolen house valued at 750 dollars from a parcel belonging to a client of attorney Sherman P Bowers. Register of Wills Harry D Ratliff notes the loss as part of the estate assets while Frederick County officials plan actions. The county commemorated its 200th anniversary with a dinner in Cobleniz Hall Hood College, and the Historical Society committee received praise from the commissioners. A brochure proposal suggested listing principal speakers’ full addresses due to extensive historical data. The Radio Center at 538 Market St Frederick advertises TV installation across Frederick City and County from 231.33 to 900 dollars with a satisfaction guarantee.
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Register of Wills
Harry D. Ratliff
Sherman P Bowers
Frederick County
The
Historical Society
Cobleniz Hall
Hood College
Charles McC. Mathias
Market St
Frederick
Frederick City
Frederick hospital earns top two year accreditation
Frederick Memorial Hospital received a two year accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals, the highest rating by the private survey body. Workers finished updating the old apartment building at 19 N Court St with new windows entrance and paint transforming its appearance to blend with Courthouse Square. An audience of about 50 watched elephants at the Frederick Fairgrounds as the King Brothers Circus prepared to perform in two shows. Duane Moyer, president of Moyer Lincoln Mercury, said the new full service facility on Md 255 at Evergreen Point is on schedule for fall opening.
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Joint Commission On Accreditation of Hospitals
N. Court St
Courthouse Square
Frederick Fairgrounds
King Brothers Circus
Duane Moyer
Moyer Lincoln-Mercury
MD. 255
Evergreen Point
Readers letter from Ellicott City praises school gift
A Frederick News Post reader from Ellicott City commends a young elementary student Julie and a school gift, urging front page placement to highlight kindness. The writer Rosemary Gross questions editorial choices and asks for more uplifting local stories.
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Frederick
Ellicott City
Frederick County
Julie
Julie Wahmann
Rosemary Gross
Volunteer for gun control letter in Frederick Post
A letter by Helen Vo-Dinh argues gun collection as a solution and urges a gun ban platform. The writer notes current gun ownership remains legal and questions whether criminals would relinquish weapons or register them.
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Frederick Post
Helen Vo-Dinh
Congress
Letters on abortion and gun violence echo in a memorial note
A reader voices views linking abortion legality to violence, urging swift punishment for murder, and laments cultural erosion of life. The text then shifts to a detailed report on the FCVFRA monument dedication at Mount Olivet Cemetery, honoring firefighters and EMS, with a long list of organizers, donors, and participants.
Honor Guard helps dedicate Frederick County memorial
The Frederick News-Post reported May 26 on a memorial dedication honoring deceased Frederick County fire and rescue personnel, with the FCVFRA Honor Guard playing a key role. James Morgan, director, envisioned a monument to those who served the community and this effort was supported by the Honor Guard.
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Frederick County
Frederick News-Post
Julia Robb
Robb
Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association
Fcvfra
James “Hatchet” Morgan
Letters to the Frederick News-Post Policy Notice
The Frederick News-Post invites signed exclusive letters with the writer full contact details and the waters name. Space limits abridge some letters and poetry or form letters are not published. Submissions can be mailed faxed or emailed to the newspaper.
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