Meeting meter targets government waste in meetings
Bernard De Koven, founder of the Institute for Better Meetings, proposes a $39.95 “meeting meter” to bill time spent in government meetings. He cites lavish trips like a $18,000 Labor Department conference and a two day EPA junket, urging austerity and reinventing government. He imagines Pentagon budgeting humor and warns meetings drive poor communication.
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Washington
Bernard de Koven
Institute For Better Meetings
de Koven
Pentagon
Clinton
Labor Department
Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration
San Francisco
PWBA
Atlanta
Ed Henry
Alan Lebowitz
Environmental Protection Agency
Maryland
Harbortown
Mark Greenwood
EPA
Office of
Pollution Prevention and Toxics
Resignation of Mount St. Mary's president sparks mixed reflections
The Mount St. Mary's College community recalls Dr. Robert J. Wickenheiser, who led since 1977 and resigned at age 30. He modernized programs, expanded facilities, and improved fiscal management while facing faculty tensions and campus controversy. His exit stems from a desire for something fresh.
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Bob Wickenheiser
Mount St. Mary’s College
Emmitsburg
Robert J. Wickenheiser
Mount’s
Frederick County
Jim Phelan
Wickenheiser
Princeton University
Gun lobby rhetoric and Virginia gun control clash in ink
The column critiques gun rights advocates and NRA influence as Virginia passes a law limiting handgun purchases to one per month. It notes police support for gun control, cites a trooper murder, and argues firearms laws aim to protect children and reduce criminal arming, urging readers to contact lawmakers.
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News-Post
National Rifle Association
Virginia
Commonwealth
Domiinion
Atlantic Seaboard
NRA
Maryland
Annapolis
Fredenck
Fort Detrick
Regis Raffensberger
Texas
William Donald Schaefer
P.R. Cake
House of Delegates
America
Ris Pel
General Assembly
News-Post Yesterday Items March 3 1943 War notes and local actions
War era items show Senate military committee proposing blanket deferments for farm workers with job-change limits, while Berlin radio warns US cities may be unsafe soon. Maryland state and local actions include cuts to military police payroll, a motor cycle event permit rescission, a teachers contract ratification, planning staff views on land use, revenue sharing appeals, and a cable franchise bill attacked as central overreach.
Carroll Creek Park Name Retains Its Identity
At Carroll Creek Commission meeting in January, officials supported keeping Carroll Creek Park as the name. Mayor Gordon proposed a change for promotional reasons, but the commission favored continuity, noting the community’s familiarity with the current name and indicating the mayor and board will decide final action if a change is pursued.
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Carroll Creek Park
Carroll Creek Commission
Paul Gordon
Frederick Seventh-day Adventist Church thanks community for support after fire
Dan W. Goddard, pastor, expresses gratitude to Mayor Paul Gordon and Frederick residents for care after the church building was lost. He notes grief, community prayers, and offers of help from individuals, businesses, and congregations, with facilities offered for worship and a building fund receiving contributions.
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Paul Gordon
Frederick
Dan W. Goddard
Frederick Seventh-day Adventist Church
Clinton Lincoln clash looms as rhetoric heats contest
A chaotic political clash unfolds as Clinton, linked to Lincoln imagery, vows to expose internal foes while Lincoln’s warning of an enemy within echoes. The piece notes a recent note in the paper by Louise Heinrich Tharmont.
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Bent Clinton
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Clinton
Letter to the Editor praises strict school drug policy
A reader letter supports the county Board of Education substance abuse policy as necessary for high school athletics. It argues marijuana cocaine alcohol and tobacco are addictive drugs and that enforcing removal from teams protects students and college scholarships. Two signatories CHRIS MEIXNER TONYA SMITH urge drug free schools. A separate note from MARGARET BIDDINGER shares concerns about sportsmanship and cheerleading misconduct.
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Stan Goldberg
Board of Education
County Board of Education
Better Conduct at Middle School Sports Gatherings
A first time coach of sixth and seventh grade girls basketball cheerleaders discusses sportmanship and team spirit. She notes no males in cheerleading, shares screening of cheers, and emphasizes respect for opposing teams while addressing incidents of mockery and threats. Referees ejected spectators for verbal misconduct.
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Jerry's
Stason
Bamboo Garden to Charge Non Patrons 50 Cents for Restroom Use
Charles and Wendy Chu, owners of Bamboo Garden Restaurant, announce a 50 cent fee for non patrons using the restaurant restrooms since September 1992. The policy aims to offset paper and water costs and curb disruption from shoppers in the adjacent mall.
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Joan Candy
Bamboo Garden Restaurant
Bamboo Garden
Bamdon Garden
Charles and
Wendy Chu
Resiaurazi
Frederick
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Michael Powell
Trick
Roy Meachum
War Department
Selective Service
U.S Senate Military Committee
Berlin
New York
Milton A. Reckord
Herbert R. O’conor
Jug Bridge
County Planning and Zoning Commission
Frederick Lions Club
Maryland Competition Riders Club
Frederick County Teachers Association
FCTA
Lois Teter
Representative Council
Lawrence Johnson
Lawrence Dorsey
Carroll Creek
Dick Kessler
Louise Heinrich Tharmont
Chris Meixner
Tonya Smith
Catoctin High School Shop Officers
Margaret Biddinger Frederick
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