Seat belt enforcement push aims to strengthen vehicle safety law
A Maryland General Assembly bill would empower police to ticket seat belt and child restraint violations without a prior traffic stop. Proponents argue stricter enforcement saves lives, with estimates of 50 deaths and 2,200 injuries prevented annually if belt use rises from 70 to 83 percent, and $138 million in costs saved.
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Arts leader shakeup hits Frederick scene amid council ousters
In Frederick a clash of strong personalities toppled two Weinberg Center executives and sparked a staged departure of Theresa Michel from the Frederick Arts Council. Gail Bowerman and council allies ousted Michel after a grant surge and leadership disputes. Jade Wu at the Weinberg Center faced controversy over salaries and personnel actions, including the dismissal of Lesley Vandever and Sandra Murphy. Critics allege flawed procedures and political fallout, while supporters warn of harm to the arts community and local reputation.
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Frederick Arts Council
Winchester Hall
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Charles Mac Mathias
Jade Wu
Lesley Vandever
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Ms. Wu
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James Grimes
Buck
Harry Truman
Mexico drug certification a charade in Clinton column
Dale Van Atta reports from Mexico on cartel links and corruption behind U S certification that Mexico fully cooperates in the war on drugs Congress debates decertification options amid bipartisan calls to end the deceptive practice President Clinton defends the stance as necessary but faces mounting scrutiny and potential hearings and legislation.
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Iran
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D-Conn
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D-Calif
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Rn.y
Ack Anderson
Dan Moller
United Feature Syndicate
Frederick Young Democrats plan spring dance tickets on sale
Bette Fisher as general chairman Geraldine Kline publicity director and Mrs C Clifton Wirts decorating chair announced the spring dance plans. Tickets are available from Florence Cline Lewis Stone Jr Bernard Simmons Gene Etchison Helen Greenawalt John Roddy Jr Galinda Baker or Virginia Little.
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C. Clifton Wirts
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Frederick
Florence Cline
Lewis Stone Jr
Bernard Simmons
Gene Etchison
Helen Greenawalt
John Roddy Jr
Galinda Baker
Virginia Little
Marylanders oppose EPA car emissions rules statement
Stephen L. Bish from Knoxville asserts Maryland residents reject EPA emissions testing mandates. He says they do not want EPA presence in cars or yards, refuse offered money to comply, and demand the agency be removed from Maryland. He asks for clear English acknowledgment from representatives.
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Maryland
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
What happened to the Weinberg Center in Frederick
A resident laments the Weinberg Center’s decline in Frederick. The lobby art is gone, information tables and newsletters disappeared, and management is unseen. The longtime staffer Lesley Wanderer is no longer present, and the theater that once inspired youth programs and community performances seems empty and distant.
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Weinberg Center
Frederick
Kennedy Center
Washington
Lesley Wanderer
Lesley
Weinberg
Local theater fans face shifts and park safety concerns
Frederick residents debate bringing national acts to the theater and prefer minor league venues. A caller urges the mayor to address stray dogs at a playground and park cleanliness while noting limited city enforcement and the need for signage. Donnell Riley Wetzel and Lois Jarman signatures.
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Frederick
Keys
Baltimore
Washington
Kennedy Center
Grimes
Be careful where you walk in Baker Park
A Park user laments Baker Park conditions with dog waste along walkways from the tennis courts to the playground. They report many dogs off leash and no posted signs enforcing cleanup, making picnics and walks unpleasant, though the newer pool area playground is cleaner.
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Mike Blank
Parks and Recreation
Baker Park
Frederick
Bentz Street
Outrage over high shoe prices and overseas manufacture
Mike Dumbach of Middletown laments high prices for Nike, Reebok, and Timberland, noting shoes cost far more than production costs. He argues for American-made goods that create jobs, criticizing overseas labor and billionaire endorsements in ads.
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America
Nike
Reebok
Timberland
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News Post Policy
The Frederick News Post invites letters exclusive to the paper, signed with writer name and full address and home and business phone numbers for verification. Many letters are abridged for space and not all submissions are published. poetry and religious verse are not printed.
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