No Refuge From Records Checks In High School Debate
A cartoon highlights concerns as groups push for high schools to release student records to employers under the Making Academics Count program. Critics warn it risks privacy and compares to DNA databases, urging safeguards while praising collaborations that align schooling with real world needs.
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Urbana High School
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National Alliance of Business
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Business Roundtable
National Education Association
American Federation of Teachers
Frederick mayor race looms as Grimes seeks vote on eve
Longtime Frederick Maryland politics swirl as Mayor James Grimes contemplates a second term amid a crowded field. Potential successors include Frances Baker and ex mayor Ron Young, with Donna Kuzemchak, Paul Gordon, Galen Clagett, and Willie Mahone among others rumored to run or influence the outcome. The 2001 election stakes rise as allies and rivals jockey for advantage, while Grimes weighs a bid and possible marriage plans.
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Curley
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James Grimes
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Frances Baker
Paul Gordon
Commissioners
Galen Clagett
Willie Mahone
Jim Grimes
Drug ad blitz fuels debate over government spending
The ONDCP launches a 1 billion anti drug campaign featuring 175 million in matching funds for ads and PR. Critics say the effort benefits PR firms more than teens in need, while treatment programs struggle with shrinking funding as prevention campaigns surge. Publicists from Porter Novelli, Fleishman-Hillard, and Ogilvy Mather have earned hundreds of millions, prompting questions about motives and efficacy.
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Office of National Drug Control Policy
Barry McCaffrey
ONDCP
Partnership For A Drug- Free America
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Porter Novelli
Fleishman-Hillard
Ogilvy & Mather
Peishman- Hillard
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War On Drugs
Ion
Marti Potter
Pathways Drug and Alcohol Treatment
Maryland
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Pat Jackson
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Jack Anderson
Jan Moller
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Local Students Named to Staff at Virginia High School
Yesterday feams from the es STUDENTS NAMED to the staff of igh School son Virginia Green Paul Butcher Elizabeth Frenzel and Nora Frances Lynch. Frederick County Board of Education asked to let the superintendent deny bank protests that could become an unreasonable burden when too many protests are filed over the same issues. Commerce Street Point of Rocks residents voiced strong support for a proposed sewer line to serve their homes. One county option was buying homes and relocating residents. Navy Electricians Mate Third Class RH Hammond of Frederick took part in a rescue aboard the destroyer USS Manley 80 miles off Jacksonville rescuing a father and son adrift in a disabled catamaran. Jennie Jewell of Mount Airy was crowned the 1979 Seventh District Buddy Poppy Queen at Counties Four VFW Post 10076, Mount Airy.
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Elizabeth Frenzel
Nora Frances Lynch
Frederick County Board of Education
Commerce Street
Point of Rocks
Frederick County Commissioners
Navy Electricians
RH. Hammond
William H. Hammond
Market St. Frederick
Jacksonville
Fla
Manley
Jennie Jewell
Mount Airy
Buddy Poppy
Misrepresented Senators Ferguson Mooney on anti discrimination bill
Frederick reader David Koontz criticizes Tim Ferguson and Alex Mooney for allegedly misrepresenting a proposed law adding sexual orientation to anti discrimination protections. The note asserts the bill bars firing, housing denial, and service refusals based on orientation and rejects accusations of quotas or dress code extensions.
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Tim Ferguson
Alex Mooney
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Farm respect works both ways letter response
This letter responds to Jeremy Thomp’s March 1 note about farms and expands on concerns about responsible farming and expansion. It argues that the issue is land use and mentions Harbaugh’s hog operation, detailing counts of hogs and large manure pits, and questions proximity to homes and barns.
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Jeremy Thompson
Thompson
Harbaugh
Nee Ae
Letter critiquing farm manure practices and local symposium
A reader from Woodsboro voices strong concerns about a neighbor Mr. Thompson and his proposed farm operations. She cites odor, heavy trucking across front yards, health impacts, and property devaluation. She promotes a March 13 symposium at Mount St Mary's College to discuss farming responsibility and public policy.
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Thompson
Mount St Mary’s College
Typical After Reading on Ester Pena Conviction
Commentary from Douglas L. Gaver of Myersville criticizes Ester Pena’s Maryland traffic code conviction, labeling her as a typical liberal and arguing the case reflects political bias rather than legal judgment.
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Frederick
Local bill on federal funds for city police questioned
A reader challenges a recent article about a federal grant to hire more police, arguing Republicans prefer letting state and local governments control spending. The letter warns of unbudgeted salary costs totaling $900,000 next year and possible layoffs or cutbacks if funds fail to cover new officers. Senator Alex McComas and delegates are named in the dispute.
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Bill Clinton
Gov. Glendening
Slick Willy
White House
How to Send Letters to the Frederick Mewe-Post
Readers are urged to sign letters with the writer’s name address and phone, and to forward proofs and contact details. The notice outlines mailing address at The Frederick Mewe-Post and a contact number for inquiries.
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