Local taxpayer group questions a budget official's role
The piece defends Hal Keller, budget officer for Frederick County Public Schools, who also joined Frederick County Taxpayers in Action, a watchdog group critical of government spending. It argues insiders from government can help scrutinize money while cautioning Keller to avoid insider information issues. The column invites readers to attend meetings to judge the group’s efforts and involvement.
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Keller
Frederick County
Frederick County Taxpayers In Action
Mr. Keller
Hal Keller
Taxpayers In
Jocal
NAN issues sweeping new press guidelines in jest
A spoof column by Roy Meachum lauds a proposed set of drastic NAN guidelines that would force government censorship, limit reporters to two questions, ban investigative reporting, remove critical editorials, and shift news toward positive framing and official feeds. The piece parodies media reform rhetoric and ends noting the satire’s publication in Tribune Media Services News Post.
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America
A.D. Hinkstain
Association
NAN
FBI
Boeing
Hinkstain
Tribune Media Services
News-Post
Roy Meachum
Agnew and Simpson mirror each other in press clashes
A column notes Alan Simpson echoes Spiro Agnew in blaming the press during national crisis. It recalls Simpson’s remarks about CNN Baghdad reports and Saddam meetings, contrasts with Agnew’s wartime press attacks, and laments the focus on media as scapegoats amid Gulf War coverage.
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Washington
Alan Simpson
Spiro Agnew
Wyoming
Simpson
Agnew
CNN
Peter Arnett
Baghdad
Arnett
Pearl Harbor
White House
Nixon
North Vietnam
Saddam Hussein
Saddam
Snow blizzard scatters streets and delays trains 1941
A Pennsylvania Railroad snow blower derailed near Fourth and East streets delaying a passenger train bound for Church and East Streets. Workers cleared 15 inches of snow with SUNSHINE plows and shovels while 30 State Reemployment office staff assisted. The 53rd anniversary of the 1888 blizzard lingered as the region stayed snowbound.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Fourth and
East Streets
Church
Fourth Street
State
East Street
Seaboard
Eastalco questioned over alleged nonbiodegradable cleanup claim
An Eastalco painter writes to Frederick News-Post reader page alleging a Market Street Journal claim is false. He notes use of lacquer thinner mineral spirits methyl ethyl ketone toluene acetone and muriatic acid in painting and cleaning. He cites safety rules disposal policies and some biodegradable products used where possible while urging factual accuracy.
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Frederick News-Post
Market Street Journal
Eastalco
Frederick County Planning Commission Backs CIP Focus
The Frederick County Planning Commission reviewed Capital Improvements Program funding requests on February 14. The Arts Council sought 200000 for Delaplaine Visual Arts Center construction, a proposal not endorsed by staff which urged focusing CIP on roads water and schools. James Shaw explained staff deferred non county agency requests to commissioners without recommendation.
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Frederick County Planning Commission
Frederick Arts Council
Delaplaine Visual Arts Center
News- Post
Planning Commission
James Shaw
News-Post
Shaw
CIP
Commissioners urged to judge requests on merit
A Frederick County letter argues commissioners should assess each request by its own merits rather than assuming county agency origin. The writer warns against stifling private initiative and cites Delaplaine Visual Arts Center as an example of community energy.
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Delaplaine Visual Arts Center
Frederick County
Sex Respect abstinence program praised for results
Letter criticizes AP coverage on chastity programs and highlights Sex Respect The Option of True Sexual Freedom as successful. Cites grant funded pilot studies, declines religion in curriculum, claims reduced teen sexual activity and pregnancies, promotes teen empowerment to say no and healthy dating tips.
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Associated Press
Minois
ACLU
Letters to the Editor Guidelines at The Frederick News
The Frederck News invites signed letters with writer address and phone for verification. Editors may edit for length. Due to high volume not all letters will be published. Concise letters on public interest have best chance. Poetry and religious verse are not accepted. Address to Letters to the Editor at 200 E Patrick St Frederick Md 21701 or fax 6628299.
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Post
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