Maryland cuts hate crimes but still ranks ninth in U S
FBI data released this month show Maryland hate crimes declined over five years by about one third since 1994 figures, yet state officials note rates remain high. Of 230 hate crimes reported in 1999, 161 targeted race, 37 religion, 25 sexual orientation, six ethnicity, one disability. Frederick County had two race cases, among the state’s lowest counts. Maryland mandates police reporting and bias incident tracking to guide potential legal changes.
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Maryland
U.S
FBI
Mississippi
Garrett
Kent
Somerset
Frederick County
Carroll County
Washington County
Montgomery
Howard
Stop the grave robbers death tax debate and repeal calls
The piece argues the federal death tax harms family businesses by forcing sales to cover taxes, citing cases from Ben Bridge Jewelers to the Chicago Defender. It urges repeal or phase-out, calling the tax a dysfunctional burden that drives unwanted corporate and estate liquidation. The author frames the tax as an economic cost exceeding its revenue and warns of continued hardship for grieving families and small enterprises.
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United States
Chicago Defender
North
South
John Sen
Berkshire Rabe
Warren Buffett
Herb Bridge
Seattle
Ben Bridge Jewelers
IRS
Seattle Times
Sabe
TRS
Board of Aldermen Meet Over Frederick Offer
Three Democratic aldermen joined party leaders to review a proposed offer for Frederick. Professor William R. Barnhart, on religious aspects of the theme Students in the World, spoke in preparation for the fertilizer issue by Jerry Thomas and Lewis Nolan. A&P Stores advertised its 12 page insert to beat inflation with double coupon savings. Firemen from Frederick city stations responded to a strong gas smell at Building BB, Waverley Star. Frederick Gas Co. repaired the leak.
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Board of Aldermen
Frederick
Wiliam R. Barnhart
Jerry Thomas
Lewis Nolan
A&p
Frederick City
Waverley Star
Frederick Gas Co
Letters: Pain relief and legality in medical drugs
A reader argues against banning medicines like morphine and cocaine for patients, noting cancer pain and AIDS relief, and questions legality versus need. The letter mentions marijuana in states with similar laws and hints at political stances, referencing Mr. Petrella and Delegate Louise Snodgrass. DAN BENSON Frederick
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Weulih
Petrella
Louise Snodgrass
Poe
Debate Over Medical Marijuana Sparks Legislative Debate
A letter from Elizabeth Rose of Middletown argues that while opposed to wholesale legalization, medical use of marijuana could benefit certain patients. The writer notes Petrella’s unawareness of distribution and usage and compares marijuana to other controlled substances, urging慎 cautious tolerances and recognizing pain and nausea in cancer patients.
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General Assembly
Petrella
Geclodhug Calorie
Erscona
Sexter
Light Pollution Study Proposed By State Legislators
A Frederick Post editorial notes state legislators consider initiating a study on light pollution. It argues that more attention to nighttime illumination and its effects could inform policy, urging careful evaluation of potential impacts and research needs.
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Frederick Post
Lighting debate at Liberty Village parking lot study
Community near Liberty Village Park weighs safe lighting to calm neighbors and preserve starry skies. Residents prefer low level illumination, 0.7 to 1.7 footcandles, with downwards poles every 90 feet to minimize glare and backscatter while ensuring walkway visibility.
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Liberty Village
Libertytown Park
Li Fe
Somagol Banc Pier
Jamery Gitta
Edward Abbey
Memorial reflection on Coach Wright’s impact in Frederick County
A speaker recalls a memory from youth about removing Coach Wright from a school. The note emphasizes a choice prioritizing students’ character over winning. The friend and the writer, both teachers, reflect on how this decision shaped better individuals.
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Coach Wright
Frederick County
Ben
State song reflection sparks debate over Maryland My Maryland
A reader argues against changing the 1861 Maryland song Maryland My Maryland. The writer says the lyric reflects its era, not present beliefs, and warns against rewriting history or altering state symbols.
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Maryland
Bly
County plans road repairs for Peddicord Road at Harvest Hills Court
Orion Layman of Mount Airy asks when the county will repair Peddicord Road at Harvest Hills Court. He notes 18 years of residence and ongoing deterioration with incomplete patches, alleging maintenance neglect and unfinished work from last year.
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Peddicord Road
Harvest Hills Court
Gratitude for Local Animal Care and Cruelty Prosecution
Kathy Murtagh of New Market thanks Yellow Springs Veterinary Clinic staff for caring for Burnie and the Frederick County Humane Society for support. She notes past condemnations of the latter and commends the State's Attorney's Office for taking animal cruelty crimes seriously.
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Yellow Springs
Frederick County Humane Society
Gi Burnie
Burnie
Frederic County
Ofc
One license plate sufficient bill pushes by Elliott
Hagerstown letter argues for single plate on cars while noting personal registration and editorials about marijuana for sick people. The correspondence references Feb 22 and Feb 24 items, naming MARK HUBINGER JR. and local readers reacting to policy notes.
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Elliott
Dante Teratihet
Schaefer replies to tax charges over charity rodeo
Comptroller William Donald Schaefer defends Maryland admissions and amusement tax applied to a Frederck County charity rodeo. He notes legislation proposed by David Brinkley to authorize the county to tax similar events when proceeds go to a charity. The matter centers on the tax statute and its interpretation.
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Frederck County
Tte
David Brinkley
Remembering Earnhardt and 4 others on Feb 18
The note recalls Dale Earnhardt with admiration and sadness, mourning four others lost on February 18. It expresses the author’s view that Earnhardt was the greatest racer ever and reflects on racing’s impact. Named mentions include George Wilhide and Sabilasville.
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Nascar
Ibex
Godine Ae
Letters to the Editor Guidelines for The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post outlines submission rules for letters to the editor including exclusivity, contact details, and formats. It notes limits due to high volume, warns against disallowed content, and provides mailing fax and email methods for sending letters.
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Frederick News-Post
P.O. Bon
Frederick
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