Reform fights watchdog Common Cause and Project Independence
Common Cause maintains an up to date money trail page with campaign finance reports and voting records while promoting reform through Project Independence. The effort claims 65 000 volunteers collecting signatures toward bipartisan campaign finance reform and more than a half million signatures already gathered.
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Ment Watchdog Group
Common Cause
Commoncause.org
Congress
Senate
House
American Heart Association
The
National Farmers Union
Church Women United
Center For Science In the Public Interest
Projectindependence.org
Death and revenge in the Oklahoma City verdict
The writer argues against capital punishment for Timothy McVeigh, calling the sentence revenge not justice. He notes the murderers’ victims, criticizes public perception, and questions whether executions deter crime or provide real closure for survivors. The piece condemns taking a human life even in pursuit of justice.
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Oklahoma City
Timothy McVeigh
McVeigh
Denver
Republic
Texas
Foreign aid cannot buy reform in Congo, says critic
Copley News Service argues decades of U S and international aid failed to deliver political freedom or growth in Congo under Mobutu and successors. It notes $50 million offers, human rights promises, and UN access as insufficient, while World Bank style projects displaced peasants and worsened conditions. The piece calls for policy change.
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Richardson
America
Democratic Republic of Congo
Laurent Kabila
Washington
Congo
Kabila
U.N
United States
Third World
United Nations Development Program
World Bank
International Monetary Fund
Brookings Institution
Lubumbashi
Mobutu
Zaire
France
Switzerland
State Department
Copley News Service
Frederick area items reflect wills, firemen, and school news
Register of Wills Harry D Radcliff handed Edward Betson of Baltimore a 2625 dollar check and Potomac Edison stock certificate after Betson and his brother Harry Betson were located following a local notice. Frederick four fire companies departed for Frostburg for the Maryland State Firemen's Association convention with United Fire Company driving major apparatus. Frederick High School reported its largest class to date with 283 graduates including 13 WWII veterans. Dr Kenneth G Orr found artifacts near the Catoctin Furnace site suggesting a second furnace once stood there. County Commissioner Paul L Crum denied rigging claims by Edgar C Wirts as inaccurate. Rock Creek School awarded diplomas to William Brent Ahalt and Paul Edward Deavers.
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Register of Wills
Harry D. Radcliff
News-Post
Potomac Edison
Edward Betson
Baltimore
Bion B. Boost
Mr. Betson
Frederick City
Frostburg
Maryland State Firemen's Association
United Fire Company
Joseph ©. Hooper
Arthur Hoffman
Elwood Shank
Charles E. Miller
Loss of Frederick County's renowned doctor Dr Lorin Busselberg
Bea Covell of Myersville laments that Frederick County may lose one of its best plastic surgeons and doctors. She recalls his exceptional care after a raccoon bite, his humor, and successful operations on her husband. She questions the proposed fee and values his service highly.
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Frederick County
Lorin Busselberg
Letter on Insurance Premiums and Retired Educators
The author criticizes Kathleen Mislan for blaming rising premiums tied to Board of Education of Frederick County and retired teachers. Medicare as primary after 65 makes the policy secondary, while few professionals with disabilities may retire early. The writer urges planning, employment, and saving instead of prolonged complaints.
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Kathleen Mislan
Board of Education
Frederick County
Medicare
Mislan
Ms. Mislan
Rights of students highlighted after Middletown graduation issue
A local letter alleges discrimination claims by a former teacher and criticizes Middletown High officials for suspending a student on suspicion. The writer argues teachers deserve accountability and students have rights, urging realistic expectations and personal responsibility. Hannah M. Durocher and Doris E. Magaha are cited.
Rights of high school students questioned at Mid dletown
A Mid dletown High School incident raises concerns over student rights after a senior faced police inquiry and a 10 day suspension on her last day. Officials and police reportedly pressured the student for a confession despite sobriety tests. The article questions administration’s justification and adherence to law in school discipline.
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Sson
Middletown High
Middletown
Middletown High School
Frederick Singles Group Offers Social Meetups for Busy Singles
Judy Echols reports on the Frederick Singles group meeting twice a month at the Holiday Inn near the Francis Scott Key Mall. Attendees travel from Bethesda Ellicott City Hagerstown and as far as Pennsylvania and Virginia. The piece suggests other ways to meet singles through activities and church social events.
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Frederick
Holiday Inn
Francis Scott Key Mail
Bethesda
Ellicott City
Hagerstown
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Letters to the Editor policy at The Frederick News Post
The Frederick News-Post outlines submission rules for Letters to the Editor requiring exclsme to the paper, signer name, home address and phone numbers, and states publication is not guaranteed due to high volume. It lists mailing address, fax, and email submission options for readers.
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Frederick
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St. Elizabeth's
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Doug Bandow
FEM
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Kenneth G. Orr
Catoctin
MD. 806
Thurmont
Paul L. Crum
Board of County Commissioners
Edgar C. Wirts
William Brent Ahalt
Paul Edward Deavers
Brunswick
Rock Creek School
Doris D. Remsberg
Bea Covell
Myersville
Florida
Doris E. Magaha Frederick
Hannah M. Durocher
Judy A. Echols Frederick
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