MedImmune to Frederick smartly advances plant plan
State watchdogs approve 2.8 million in loans to Frederick County and city for MedImmune's 43.8 million manufacturing plant, adding local high tech jobs with salaries averaging 60,500 for 354 workers in 1999. Despite ongoing losses, state forecasts 119 million annual economic impact when running, while MedImmune gains national biotech recognition and 2 FDA approved products.
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State Board of Public Works
City
Gaithersburg
Department of Fiscal Services
DFS
Department of Business Development
MedImmune
Maryland
Coopers & Lybrand Llf
U.S
United States
FDA
Inflexible MVA Computer System Harms Citizens
Robert G Allen of New Market decries Maryland MVA delays caused by a flawed cross state computer system. He says innocent citizens face repeated renewals and mistaken identity, with requests for extra documents and a life long letter. He urges a functional system before online deployment.
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MVA
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Finois
Anton Angue
Hark
Alaska
Robert G Allen
New Market
Berry's World and Now Netuine Kop News
The fragment notes a comic strip style pairing with a local humor panel. It references Berry and a sister publication, hinting at a cross promotion or syndicated feature without detailing events or outcomes.
Spat over cloud seeding questioned in Frederick article
The letter disputes a June 19 Frederick News-Post report on cloud seeding and weather watchers. The writer denies being fired, clarifies a brief 10 second call, and contends he is a voluntary weather watcher who calls at 10 p.m. to contribute to nightly weather reports.
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Cane 4
Bob Ryan
Ryan
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Wolfe
Bob
Dane Konop
NOAA
Weather modification debate cites multiple programs and claims
Bill Wolfe argues that weather modification is real, citing programs like Project Stormfury and the Florida Cumulus Project and quoting a Weatherwise article. He notes NOAA reports have not confirmed mid-Atlantic activity while claiming evidence of cloud seeding myths and real efforts, with Bob Ryan labeled as contradicting the credibility of such claims.
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Konop
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Schaefer
Joseph H. Golden
Bill Wolfe
Struthsburg
Maryland Nomination News and Local Incidents
Yesterday in Newe Post W Preston Lane Jr of Hagerstown captured the Democratic nomination for governor and Theodore R Mecheldin the Republican nomination for governor in Maryland primary voting. Brig Gen D John Markey of Walkersville won the Republican nomination for U S Senate. A National Highway incident near South Mountain blocked traffic for two hours after a tractor trailer hit a bread truck. A Manchester Conn man shattered a Central Restaurant window with a fall onto its pane, no charges after $50 payment. A wagon train encircled Eyler Road Park in Thurmont en route to Valley Forge, Pa. Former Thurmont High School students watched the old school be demolished. Harold Weisberg accused the Kennedy assassination inquiry report of being a con job.
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Hagerstown
Theodore R. Mecheldin
Baltimore
Maryland
Herbert Romulus O'Conor
D. John Markey
Walkersville
South Mountain
Boonsboro
MD. 77
Catoctin Mountain Park
Eyler Road Recreational Park
Thurmont
Valley Forge
Campaign tactics and hate mail in Bartlett race
In a Middletown letter to the editor Thomas A Keenan criticizes Rep Bartlett and his supporters for circulating anonymous hate mail as a campaign tactic. He argues the mail misrepresents opponents and urges gun violence, calling for focus on issues and a more honest, decent approach.
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Reseve Bartlett & Son
Congressman Bartlett
Bartlett
Call for Better Graduation Coverage by The Frederick News-Post
A reader urges comprehensive high school graduation coverage beyond photos. She cites St Johns Prospectville Class of 1996 and 39 graduates, noting a dignified May 24 ceremony and missing recognition. Suggests an insert listing valedictorians salutatorians and graduates from all county high schools.
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Marcia Walton
Frederick News-Post
St. John's
St. John's Church
Hngh
Frederick County
Prospect Hall
Montgomery County
Graduation coverage urged for Frederick area high schools
Attarc set to the Editor proposes enhanced coverage of area high school graduations with photos of exercises across the county to address coverage gaps. He congratulates the SUPH Class of 1996 and wishes graduates happiness, while editor notes frequent annual publishing of graduation lists and photos by The Frederick News-Post.
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SUPH
Letters on United in Love Festival call for compassion
A Frederick News Post reader recounts the June 8 Thurmont United in Love Festival and criticizes coverage for negativity. He backs SHARP Skinheads Against Racial Prejudice, aging 27, urging peace, dialogue, and kinder community values for children.
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Frederick
Thurmont
Rosemary Mecvermott
Mr. Russo
Sheetz
Frederick City Halls hikes water rates by 10 percent
The Frederick News Post reports Frederick's mayor and Aldermen voted a 10 percent rise in water and sewer charges the city's fourth consecutive increase. The proposed hike aims to cover a $250000 revenue loss from county sewage processing and draws scrutiny over budgeting and cost growth over the past decade.
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Frederick News Post
Frederick
Board of Aldermen
Ans, Electric
Talenhiann Ermiya Pine
Letters to the Editor Policy and Contact Info
The Frederick News-Post invites readers to send letters to the editor. It requests name, address, and phone number for verification though publication is not guaranteed. Address Letters to the Editor at 200 E Patrick St Frederick MO 21705 or call 642-8299.
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