Dilemma of growth in Frederick County plans and rezonings
The editorial laments conflicting county actions on housing expansions. It notes Westview downsizing to 500 homes and Ballenger Creek approving 825 new residences near New Design Road. The piece questions consistency, seeks clear long range plans, and urges transparent use of the Comprehensive Plan to guide development.
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Grass walkways on Carroll Creek spark debate in Frederick
Frederick residents clash over plans to grass over Carroll Creek walkway. Critics say grass blocks strollers and wheelchairs, while supporters cite aesthetic nostalgia and call for accessible promenades, urban cohesion, and safer riverside enjoyment.
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Bartlett faces questions over photo tied to Key Financial ad
In Frederick, Rep. Bartlett links to Key Financial Services through a photo holding a banner in a June Frederick Post ad. A separate A-1 story questions his use of White House helicopters, potential financial ties, voting attendance during travel, and staff involvement. Cliff Snyder, a Democrat challenger, seeks answers and records, urging Bartlett to respond promptly.
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Letters to the Editor on science faith and personal beliefs
Thomas A Keenan argues for verifiable results and repeatable conditions in science while noting religious views share a belief in an orderly universe. Bob Kyle discusses personal conviction, intolerance, and the Bible as guidance, urging readers to seek hope through scripture.
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Ford
God
Smoking debate at Frederick Towne Mall sparks letter clash
The letter writer rebukes a Frederick Post item on mall smoking, arguing most mall business relies on smokers since the 1970s. They condemn harassment of patrons, accuse the man of theft for removing cigarette containers, and urge better behavior than drinking and driving.
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Tam
Frederick Post
Frederick Towne Mall
Montgomery County
Creationism cont proves science is bunk claim
John W Robbins argues that science rests on abstractions and that this does not justify declaring all science false. The letter notes a distinction between abstractions and falsehoods and points out that everyday scientific products arise from performance claims, similar to the freezing point of water at 32 degrees F.
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John W. Robbins
Mr. Robbins
Colorado Resolutions Challenge Federal Mandates
The Colorado legislature backed 10th Amendment sovereignty, with Concurrent Resolution 94-135 declaring the federal government an agent of the states and to cease mandates beyond its authority. SB-157, the Federal Mandates Act, now requires agencies to cite constitutional bases when requesting funds for federally authorized programs.
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Charles Duke
Jim Roberts
United States
Tax reform bill seeks to shift burden of proof to IRS
Walter Williams criticizes HR 3261 introduced by Rep. Traficant to require the IRS to prove taxpayer fraud. The proposal would raise damages from 100000 to 1 million and authorize penalties for agents who disregard rights. It sits in the Ways and Means Committee as 101 signatures seek discharge.
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James A. Traficant
Ohio
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King of
Ways and Means
Dan Rostenkowski
Rosty
Creators Syndicate
Frederick County salvage drive and watershed ban advance
Frederick County salvage committee urged employees to collect heavy scrap from farms and plants while waste paper and tin cans are needed. Librarian Josephine Etchison chairs a drive to place books on a Victory ship named after Frederick. City resurfacing costs $614,000 funded by state gasoline tax shares. Parks committee seeks to bar activities in the watershed including road traffic, camping, fires, swimming, target shooting, and night use. Kiwanis honors two youths for returning a wallet containing $253. FCC board president G Hunter Bowers Jr. retires, praising the college’s community impact.
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Frederick County
David G. Everhart Sr
C. Haller Herwig
William Brady
Maryland Salvage Division
War Production Board
Frederick
Ronald N. Young
Board of Aldermen
Who we gonna blame for floods
A Frederick News Post letter argues against assigning blame for floods. The writer cites Job, faith testing, and Christian love, urging believers to share their faith openly rather than hiding, and to show tolerance toward others while living by Jesus commandments.
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Baptism Debate Letter Responds To Mr Nevin Long
Reader DAVID ROSS ROBERTS argues baptism is not required for salvation, citing Acts and the thief on the cross. He agrees with Baptism as obedience but asserts salvation comes by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. He urges Nevin Long to study scripture and Ber eans reasoning daily.
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Letters to the Frederick Post Invite Community Voices
The Frederick Post solicits reader letters with name address and phone. Due to high volume and limited space not all letters can be published. readers may fax letters to 652-0299 or mail to 200 E. Read P.O. Box 78 Frederck MD 22705.
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