Community service rules loom over graduates nationwide
State Education data show 63 of 1 839 county seniors had not met the 75 hour service rule while seven had not started. Montgomery County 1 804 short and 217 not started. Carroll 180 short. Baltimore city 1 307 of 3 673 not met. About 34 500 students logged over 2 million hours. Critics warn of misplaced graduation penalties and urge makeup hours with ceremonies. Pinelle County students have done a good job of com-
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Leonard Hardland Praises Library Improvements
A Frederick County library admirer defends the move from an index card system to a computer based catalog. He praises Sailor Net access and home searching, calls for safer lower entrance access, and urges publicizing Sailor Net to ease in library use.
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NATO expansion costs spark debate across analyses
The State Department estimates NATO expansion at 27 to 35 billion dollars over 12 years, with the US share under 2 billion, far below CBO and Rand figures. Eleven former Soviet satellites seek membership, led by Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic, while candidates face costs to modernize armed forces and align with NATO.
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Frederick area news roundup from county convention and local events
Interstate Commission inspectors praise Frederick sewage and garbage efforts after two day convention at Francis Scott Key Hotel. Neighbors save a tenant house from fire on Black Castle farm in Libertytown via snowblocked roads. Dr Cadle arrives after birth at Virginia Mills. County to join transportation study. CETA workers to rise to 240 in March. Japan visitors host at Evangelical Lutheran Church as Hood College study trip. Recall of 170 railroad yard workers. two women start beer delivery route in Frederick County.
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Flat tax proposal by James Beizer
A letter argues for a simple flat tax with a $20 000 basic deduction and a 20 percent rate for all, including corporations. It claims the current tax code stifles opportunity and rewards complexity, urging fairness where identical salaries pay the same tax.
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Callous disregard for loyal employees at long‑time firm
A reader recalls 41 years of service by a staff accountant at American Can Company later Primerica, noting retirement benefits and family care that continued for decades. The letter condemns the company for betraying loyal workers despite decades of service and gratitude offered at retirement.
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Letter to the Editor Critics Death of a Dying Breed at Trans-Tech
Dennis B. Ott ey laments Trans-Tech lay offs in Adamstown that cut long time workers with strong records. He cites a veteran of 25 years who battled cancer and was replaced, plus a 15 year staffer moved aside, arguing local officials should prioritize job preservation when using public funds. He cautions against corporate promises to the Frederick community.
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Middletown Needs A Recreation Center For Youth
Jonathan Minchoff argues Middletown should build a recreation center modeled after Northern Virginia facilities. He cites limited access at Middletown and Brunswick high schools, requests Olympic size pools convertible to two 25-yard pools, and suggests funding via concessions and memberships to support an indoor soccer and aquatic complex run by coach Holly Flickenger.
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Letters to the Editor Policy for The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters exclusive to the paper and requires authors to include name, home and business phone numbers for verification. Publication is not guaranteed and space limits apply. no poems religious verse or copies of letters are published.
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