Abandoned Nomination of Arnick Highlights Gender Politics in Maryland
Citizens and lawmakers challenged the Arnick judgeship nomination over sexist language and insider networks in Annapolis. Senator Derr diverged from cronies, voting against Arnick after awakening to the issue. The episode marks a rare case of legislative rejection of a governor’s judicial appointment.
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Del
John Arnick
Annapolis
Baltimore
John Derr
Mr. Derr
Mr. Arnick
Derr
Maryland
Women’s Caucus
Arnick
County health care costs rise 900000 with Aetna plan
The county faces a 35 percent hike from Aetna for next year to cover 74 employees under a managed care shift. Mitch Hose cites miscalculated demand and lists employee costs at about 300 dollars on average with 15 percent of premiums paid by workers. Some employees stay with old doctors paying deductible and 20 percent of charges. Hose warns of possible switch to another insurer if talks fail.
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Aetna Insurance
Winchester Hall
Mitch Hose
Aetna
Hose
Mr. Hose
Reina
Els
Maryland
Annapolis
Marvin Mandel
State Medical Society
General Assembly
Congressional General Accounting Office
New York
Florida
House of Delegates
Senate
Mandel
Education reality hidden in plain sight not a comic book
A reader recalls a fourth grade class where learning is softened for children. The piece notes coloring book like worksheets and a Monopoly inspired arithmetic board game. A grandparent witnessed a child solving 9 times 12 as 108 showing practical math engagement.
Memorization and learning in a changing classroom
The author contrasts rote learning with understanding math facts and notes the value of memorizing multiplication. A granddaughter helps with numbers on a handheld computer while reading interests span fairy tales to Call of the Wild. The piece weighs early schooling, literacy, and preparing children for a harsher world.
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T. S
Jack London
Local push for higher Frederick city salaries discussed
A 50 year old News Post note shows public sentiment supporting salary raises for Frederick mayor and aldermen. Proposed pay would rise to 2400 for the mayor and 600 for each alderman, far above the current 500 and 300. Some call for 4000 to 5000 to attract capable leadership. The Red Cross War Fund drive quota is 27800. Local angler Edward Fox reports 16 suckers and four carp caught with worms.
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Frederick
Lloyd C. Culler
Red Cross War Fund
Red Cross
Edward Fox
Angry Darnestown residents push against county plant move
Twenty years ago angry Darnestown residents organized to oppose Montgomery County's proposed sewage plant in their community. They accused a small supporting faction of misrepresentation and voted to back locating the plant in Dickerson, amid local protests and political contention. Sheldon G. Erickson of Viking Ventures Inc. planned an $11 million conference center near Emmitsburg, featuring a pool, tennis, bowling, restaurant, conference rooms, and a golf course.
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Darnestown
Montgomery County
Dickerson
Frederick County Board of Appeals
Viking Ventures Inc
Sheldon G. Erickson
Harbaugh Valley
Emmitsburg
Remembering Buddy Morrison and a family of faith
Elaine Watts praises Richard Buddy Morrison and his kin for their loving, unselfish acts that touched neighbors across states. She notes his friendly nature, ability to converse with strangers, and the family’s outward expression of God’s love reaching an 18 year old in Iowa, a lady in Nebraska, and two Maryland recipients. May God bless the Morrison clan.
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Richard
Buddy” Morrison
Katrina
Frederick
Iowa
Nebraska
Maryland
Richard Morrison
Verdow
Cut Foreign Aid To Help Economy And Debt
A reader argues for a 50 to 7 percent four to five year cut in foreign aid to reduce the national debt. He questions funding for the elderly homeless medical care and criticizes government spending on trivia while praising belt tightening. He notes discussing the issue with U S senators staff and Congressman Roscoe.
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Clinton
Congress
Thad
US Treasury
Roscoe
Letter writers weigh foreign aid and city reform
Donald G Shorts and Belinda Teague Levy respond to federal aid and local governance. They urge Clinton to consider debt reductions and argue for capable city leadership funded by tax dollars. The letters stress home priorities, prudent government, and accountability in public spending.
Radio loves cont. 82Q support for Frederick County
Harriet L Stull of Woodsbury praises 82Q as a local country station in Frederick County. She notes the station's six year presence and its Christmas Cash for Kids fundraiser aiding needy children and families each December.
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82Q
Frederick County
Frederick City Should Not Add a City Manager
A Frederick community member argues against a city manager, praising current hands on mayors and aldermen and warning against added bureaucracy. The letter cites responsive leaders, a $45 annual mayoral salary, and the belief that electing the right officials protects tax dollars without expanding government.
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Frederick City
Frederick
Baltimore/Washington
Frederick County
Lye
Oty
Responding to Adoption and Abortion Debate
A reader letter argues that both pro life and pro choice offer three basic options pregnancy care includes abortion adoption or keeping the baby. The writer shares personal trauma from placing a child for adoption and urges empathy, support, and recognizing the lasting pain of adoption.
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Rane
Vietnam
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