Sabillasville residents press budget cut to shut Victor Cullen
Frederick County opponents in Annapolis seek to remove 2.8 million for the Victor Cullen School and 0.5 million in back funding, aiming to close the facility. They argue existing juvenile spaces exist and demand explanations from the Department of Juvenile Services on rapid opening and its impact on local officials.
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Frederick County
Victor Cullen Center
Annapolis
Victor Cullen
Academy
Sabillasville
Department of Juvenile Services
Howards End and other Oscar contenders play Frederick theaters
Roy Meachum reports a two week Oscar season in Frederick with Howards End leaving after a single week. Unforgiven Falling Down Scent of a Woman and The Crying Game shuffle in and out as Michael Douglas stars in Falling Down. The piece notes Emma Thompson Hopkins and Duvall performances and references Army of Darkness and Raimi cult films.
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Hoyts
Frederick
Michael Douglas
Peter Finch
Mr. Douglas
Mr. Finch
Los Angeles
Charles Bronson
Mr. Bronson
Robert Duvall
The
Force
Mr. Duvall
Rachel Ticolin
Fort Apache
the Bronx
Raimi
Crimewave
Darkman
Hollywood
GOP Foes Square Off Over Clintonomics
The GOP splits into two camps over President Clinton's economic plan with Sen. Phil Gramm and Senate Minority Leader Bob Dole leading rival approaches. Gramm advocates his own plan and a Gramm-Lott amendment pushes deeper spending cuts to avoid more taxes, signaling potential 1996 White House bids.
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Washington
Clinton
GOP
Phil Gramm
Texas
Senate
Bob Dole
Kan
White House
Gramm
Trent Lott
Rmiss
Dole Gramm conflict signals GOP split over Clinton plan
In a reshaping party rift, Gramm and Lott push early aggressive action while Dole loyalists resist. Feb caucus reveals GOP leaders avoid an alternate package, citing defense-cut funding and Clinton's posture as the plan evolves. Anderson and Einstein credit the clash to post Bush era identity crisis.
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Dole
Gramm
Lott
Clinton
Gramm-Dole
George Bush
40 Minute blackout a near total success in Frederick County
Frederick County air raid blackout test was nearly flawless with one major violation. Retired Army officer refused to extinguish home lights at Adamstown. Symbolic material to aid war effort: 51 steel reinforced lift rocks for the old C and O Canal to be burned and recycled. Red Cross drive reports 4000 of 18000 dollars raised in two days. Two men arrested after 18 mile high speed chase along U S 40 tied to Red Horse Motor Inn robbery. Weather remains warm and damp with rain and fog likely for a week. Hundreds of carp stranded in three feet of water in the C and O Canal at Lander threatened if not rescued. State Game and Inland Fish Commission unaware of the incident prior to report.
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Office of
Civilian Defense
Alton Y. Bennett
Frederick County
Adamstown
U.S. 40
Maryland
Red Horse Motor Inn
Frederick
Harvey McCutchen
Ted
Point of Rocks
C&o
Lander
Potomac River
Paul Brown
State Game and Inland Fish Commission
Lewistown
Unfair Middletown youth portrayal in news article
Letter to editor criticizing The Frederick News-Post for framing Middletown High students as delinquents over a beer party story. The writer notes only nine juveniles faced charges while 109 names were published, argues for balanced coverage and highlights positive student achievements and community service.
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Frederick News-Post
Julia Robb
Middletown High
Middletown
Frederick County
Th. Sassy
Tic
Sassy
Robb
News-Post
Somalia
Reveal the Walkersville mafia names in Saturday paper
A reader urges publication of Walkersville mafia members to clear the innocent and inform taxpayers. The commentary frames the issue as a right to know who the alleged figures are amid two high schools studying the matter.
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Walkersville
Letters on crime and politics in Frederick City
A reader condemns vandalism and ballot stuffing while urging accountability and civic duty. The letter praises public service, calls for leadership, and endorses Gary Hughes for mayor, inviting supporters and critics alike to unite for a shared future in Frederick City and County.
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Frederick City
Gary Hughes
Gary
Concerns on Brunswick vacancies and charter changes
William D. Hortman voices citizen worries about proposed changes to how vacancies are filled and term lengths in Brunswick. He questions the $500 election cost, calls for citizen information, and asks whether mayor and council actions serve residents or self interests, urging public input before changes.
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Brunswick
Former Mayor Young backs Hughes candidacy after poll surprise
Former Mayor Young thanks supporters and endorses Hughes after being named a favorite in Frederick Magazine. He notes a Sound Source poll reported 712 votes for him against 6 percent for Mayor Paul Gordon, with revote potential.
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Young
Hughes
Fredenck Magazine
Despit
Doc” McClellan
Frederick
Outdoor School advocate urges continuation of Frederick County program
Warren R Evans, originator of the 1955 program and longtime supporter, writes to The Frederick Post criticizing the Board of Education's consideration to eliminate the Frederick County Outdoor School. He emphasizes hands on environmental education at Greentop and Round Meadow and warns of poorer learning methods without such programs.
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Frederick Post
Roy Okan
Board of Education
Frederick County
Clear Lake
Battle Creek, Midh
Cny
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Clintonomics
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Jack Anderson
Michael Einstein
United Feature Syndicate
James F. Solley
State Salvage Committee
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
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Lewis R. Dertzbaugh
Dan Magaha
Ron Young
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