Higher standard gate in Maryland politics prompts resignations
The piece details Gerald Curran of Baltimore resigning after facing an ethics probe into his insurance lobbying and possibly lucrative contracts with state offices. It also cites House Speaker Cas Taylor under scrutiny for aiding a Cumberland land deal, arguing the public now demands accountability and transparency in Annapolis.
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Cas Taylor
Maryland
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Cumberland
James J. Oberhaus
Annapolis
The Sun in Baltimore A History of Power and Reform
Roy Meachum surveys Baltimore's The Sun and its evolving role, noting how editors and owners shaped Maryland politics and media culture from its 19th century booster stance to modern reform coverage. He contrasts Sun’s gentility with investigative gains and blasts toward the Post and appearances of corruption.
NATO expands as Senate panel backs newest allies
Ann McFeathers reports that the Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted 16-2 to expand NATO, with Poland Hungary and the Czech Republic leading the new members. The move draws praise from Clinton as a foreign policy victory and raises questions about costs, readiness, and Russia’s reaction as other Eastern European states seek membership.
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Scripps Howard News Servue
Pockets Lost Money Found After Clothing Drive
New Windsor woman failed to check her husband’s pants pockets before donating old clothes for Europe. Relief workers in Covington found $70 in 11 cartons of garments after a four hour search. the money was sent back to Mr. Wilt. About 100 garagemen and fleet owners attended a banquet at the Key Hotel hosted by Key Chevrolet. Don Kelly of Baltimore acted as toastmaster. Local Register of Wills Harry D. Radcliff reported Edward E. Darner, heir to $1,000, located with payment en route. Maryland acting Gov Blair Lee ordered a 30 percent cut in nonresidential electricity use to stretch coal. President Carter invoked Taft-Hartley to force miners back to work. Rescue team spent nearly 10 hours assisting 22 mountain residents to Lewistown VFD. About 45 Frederick County residents attended the Futureological Symposium at Summit Lake Retreat Center to imagine the region’s 22-year future.
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New Windsor
Europe
Covington
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Key Chevrolet Sales Co
Don Kelly
Baltimore
Chevrolet Motors
Local Register of Wills
Harry D. Radcliff
Edward E. Darner
Maryland
Blair Lee
Jimmy Carter
Summit Lake
Emmitsburg
Frederick County
Betty Bures
Peggy Ogden
Claire Ann Kondig
George Wood
Richard C. Brady
Reading Roy Meachum Columns on End of Life Care
The author praises Roy Meachum for two columns Verbal Cantata and What a blessing highlighting the difficulties faced by patients families medical staff and authorities in end of life care. The writings are deemed essential for geriatric ward students to learn from.
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Roy Meachum
Roy
One Nation One Set of Rules In Capital Case Debate
Doug Sheldon argues that capital punishment should follow conviction, using the Samuel Sheinbein case as a touchstone. The letter contends race should not influence sentencing and calls for uniform rules across the nation.
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Samuel Sheinbein
Montgomery County
Frederick County Teens Decry Senator Derr on Abortion Vote
Frederick County Teens for Life and Right to Life officials traveled to Annapolis to urge a ban on partial birth abortion. They reported State Senator Jack Derr promised support but voted to keep it legal, criticizing the loss of a pro life pledge and calling Derr’s action deceitful.
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Frederick County
Teens For Life
Right To Life
Annapolis
Jack Derr
Derr
American Medical Association
Tim Ferguson
Right to Life critic suspect vows not kept
Elizabeth Dodson of Frederick County Right to Life in Mount Airy urges voters that a political figure should not remain in politics if he fails to keep promises to his constituents, arguing against the current Republican label.
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Liz Dodson
Frederick County
Right To Life
Mount Airy
Trojan horse of school spending debate in Maryland
Debbie Higgins Meuse of Rocky Ridge voices concern over Delegate Louise Snodgrass proposal to radically change state funding for public education. She compares Massachusetts tax policies with Maryland, warns of a 25 percent funding share to schools, and argues for stable, local control without shifting students between districts.
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Louise Snodgrass
Maryland
Frederick
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Public hearing on Frederick County schools concerns
A speaker at a Tuesday night public hearing voiced concerns about the condition of Frederick County schools Thurmont Elementary and Thurmont Middle. The parent praised teachers while criticizing spending on new schools noted to cost tens of millions, suggesting emphasis on exterior cosmetics over basic needs.
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Frederick County
Thurmont
Theard
Letters to the Editor Guidelines for The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News Post invites exclusive signed letters with the writer’s name, home and business contact numbers for verification. Publication is not guaranteed due to high volume. poetry religious verse and addressed letters are sometimes rejected. Submit by mail fax or email to the listed address and contact details.
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