DNR feud over blue crab rules sparks Maryland Virginia clash
Editorial lambasts Maryland DNR for proposing stricter blue crab size limits than Virginia. It urges state and Virginia to adopt identical standards to protect the Chesapeake Bay crab population and the livelihoods of watermen. The piece argues unilateral Maryland rules harm local crabbers and demand mutual, regional conservation policy.
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Department of Natural Resources
DNR
Parcis Glendening
Chesapeake Bay
DNA
Maryland
DNM
Virginia
Dorchester County
Upper Bay
Bay
California-style hardball battles in TV ads reshape state race
A California primary saw Governor Davis deploy a dominant TV ad campaign to undermine Richard Riordan. The barrage framed Riordan as weak on crime and abortion, while matching rivals Simon’s spending, producing a decisive 44 to 31 percent result for Simon and reshaping the 1998 gubernatorial contest.
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California
America
John Tynney
ELS Senate
Robert Redford
Gray Davis
Los Angeles
Richard Fiordan
Davis
Riordan
Lea
Central Valley
San Francisco Bay Area
Davis Aso
Richard Riordan
Supreme Court
Robert Bork
Simon
Gov
Dan
Jong Him
Altonniber Davis
Court orders commissions for two peace judges at Frederick
The Frederick Court House hosted Walter J. Davis and Edward J. Smith as jus tices of the peace with commissions signed by Gov Theodore McKeldin and Secretary of State John R Reeves. Nearby notices include a 4 lots for sale ad from Gold Buk Homes, a Fort Meade family visit, sidewalk mandates on West Ninth Street, a fashion show at Winchester Hall by Alpha Theta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi, and Virg ie Wachter completing nursing training at Franklin Square Hospital.
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Frederick Court House
Walter J. Davis
Edward J. Smith
Theodore Mc. Keldin
John R. Reeves
Winchester Hall
Alpha Theta Chapter
Beta Signa Phi
Town and Country
Snyder's Hat Shop
Virgie Wachter
Leslie D. Wachter
E. Fourth St. Frederick
Franklin Square Hospital School of Nursing
Baltimore
Missing Flags and Anthem at Local Schools
Charles W. Lockard Sr raises concern over absent U S flags and National Anthem at Whillier Elementary and Moriuca ty Middle schools He urges reinstatement of patriotic displays and music to honor the country and educate youth while criticizing others for quick opinions.
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Whillier
Moriucaty
U.S
God Bless
America
CareFirst Faces Merger Pressures and Market Fit
Letters discuss CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield as a Maryland insurer facing competition from Aetna and Kaiser. The piece cites past contributions to state health programs, challenges from rising costs and regulation, and a proposed CareFirst WellPoint merger to improve resources and service. It urges decision by Beverly B. Byilon and references tax policy, genetics, and local funding concerns involving Margaret McCalla.
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CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Aetna
Kaiser Permanente
Maryland
CareFirst
CareFirst-WellPoint
Mooney Opposes Fire Rescue Funding Then Supports It
Maryland fire and rescue funding faced a flip flop by Sen. Alex Mooney who voted against a 2001 emergency services fund, then backed efforts to restore funds in a political move. The measure preserved about 13 million for Frederick and Washington counties, avoiding tens of thousands in cuts and protecting trauma centers and state helicopter services. Critics accuse Mooney of hypocrisy and urge apology to 5,000 fire and rescue personnel.
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Frederick
Washington
Counies
Maryland
Alex Mooney
Mooney
Jzeardy
Fire and Rescue Service
Byron Discusses CareFirst Plans Amid Merger Debate
Maryland congressman urges careful review of CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield conversion and Wellpoint merger. Regulators in Maryland and across jurisdictions study the proposal over an 18 month process with public forums. He warns critics not to rush to judgment and to consider the impact on 2 million members and the state’s health care system.
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Maryland
Insurance
CareFirst
Congress
Fat tax proposal to curb obesity and raise state funds
A reader urges taxing fat instead of smoking, citing C Everett Koop and WHO figures. The letter proposes hefty taxes on fast foods, soft drinks, candies, and fatty items to steer calories toward fruits and vegetables and to fund state programs.
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C. Everett Koop
World Health Organization
Linganore High School Defends Its Reputation as the Dump
Phyllis Baker quotes Linganore High School staff defending the campus as a high achieving learning community. Advocates note top teachers, expanded AP courses, strong academics and athletics, community service, Blue Ribbon status, updated restrooms, and overall cleanliness. They contrast this with perceived neglect and funding gaps from outside the school.
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Linganore High School
Phyllis Baker
Linganore
Maryland J
Owls Lite Up Debate Over Mascot Controversy
A reader questions whether owl protests helped keep Hooters out, noting the ongoing fuss over school and pro sports team mascots. The message cites a Frederick decision on Hooters without giving official reasoning and mentions sensitivity to native North American owl names.
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Hooters
Frederick
Letters to the Editor Policy and Submission Tips
The Frederick Head Post explains submission rules for letters to the editor, noting abridgement of tokens and a preference against poetry religion and form letters. It lists mailing address phone and email options and cautions about posting limits on the web.
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Latiers Am Alba
Fiatiericineas
Frederick
Fox
Fradericknavespost.com
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Lester 5
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Thurmont
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Eastern Air Defense Command
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Matter Avenue
Donald B. Rice
Board of Aldermen
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Motter Avenue
Charles W. Lockard
Middletown
Beverly B. Byilon
CareFirst Iac
Michael Fumento
Annapolis
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New Windsor
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Maryland State Firemen's Association
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Tony Miller Frederick
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