Beer in Baker Park Fourth of July clash in Frederick
City faces a split over allowing beer at Baker Park celebrations. The ordinance legalizes limited beer service for parkgoers while critics warn of alcohol related risks and mixed family messaging. Aldermen Baker and Murphy back prior votes opposing beer at the event. The city attorney warns liability if intoxication leads to an accident.
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Maryland gamble push threatens to reshape politics
Roy Meachum argues that Maryland faces a casino surge as $600,000 in lobbying funds crowd the state’s policy scene. He cites casino interests, tribal recognition moves, and political jockeying around a five member Tydings commission, warning of looming licenses and expanded legislative sessions.
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Hidden Cartels Shape Japan Trade and Prices
For decades Japan used keiretsu networks to shut foreigners out without tariffs, aided by MITI. These cartels control wholesale, retail, and supply, keeping Japanese electronics cheaper in the US and easing U S price penalties on imports like Honda compared with Jeep and Ford.
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Clinton push on Japan autos sparks trade clash
In a bid to curb Japan’s auto dominance, Clinton officials target the car market as Japan runs a 66 billion dollar trade surplus. Despite high US car quality, Japan’s market favors locally held right hand drive models and weakens US auto sales. Fujitsu and NEC top sellers in Japan. Scripps Howard News Service.
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Deadline cat and town oddities headline Frederick News
News-Post reporters note Deadline the office cat could not read yet file fast notes on meat shortages while a man with amnesia wanders West Second Street asking to be known. Frederick County officials appoint new state reformatory superintendent and park land clearance advances. Track coach Jack Griffin heads to Kiev with the U.S. Women's team for an international meet.
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Manchester
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Liberal law sparks debate on terrorism sentencing
In Middletown James E. Keenan notes a Congress member's call for a new law to jail terrorists like the Oklahoma City bomber. He argues 168 counts of first degree murder alone might not guarantee the death penalty or lifelong imprisonment, reflecting liberal influence on justice.
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No regrets about move to Maryland School for the Deaf
A parent thanks Maryland School for the Deaf for daughter Marlene’s education begun in January 1995. They praise staff, mention the school’s 175 year history, and urge perseverance, unity, and pride in heritage while stressing education’s value over money.
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Maryland School For the Deaf
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Maryland State Department of Education
Deborah Smith Remains Strong Advocate for Rights
Letters emphasize protecting her constitutional civil and religious rights. The writer highlights Deborah Smith of Frederick as a long journey survivor who remains a loving, caring, and beautiful person.
The Real Threat to Our Freedom Letter Sparks Debate
In the Frederick Post Lucian Heichler argues for more security to shield the people from tragedy and those who cause it. The letter condemns emission testing as government overreach and warns against scientists and protectionists interfering with nature.
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Lucian Heichler
Frederick Post
Mother Nature
Blame on Big Industry for Smog and Pollution
A reader argues that big industry is the main culprit behind smog and ozone pollution, noting numerous smokestacks in Maryland and the USA. The piece criticizes politicians for blocking environmental laws and warns that foreign factories also pollute, urging citizens to press for stricter rules and smokestack scrubbers.
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Minority view on prayer in schools sparks debate
John L. Ditman’s June 7 letter argues against school prayer and asserts disbelief in God. David Lopoten questions how atheism dominates a democracy while condemning the majority for opposing his stance.
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