Student art exhibit showcases Frederick County youth creativity
The Delaplaine Visual Arts Center hosts student works from Frederick County schools through the end of the month. Ceramics, masks, paintings, photos and more highlight cultural influences and skill across ages from first graders to high school seniors. Exhibits at FSK Mall, Winchester Hall, and East Church Street offices mirror the show with hours Thursday through Sunday.
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Delaplaine Visual Arts Center
South Carroll Street
Frederick
FSK
Winchester Hall
School Board
East Church Street
Carroll Kehne
Frederick County
Walkersville
Singapore
Thurmont
New Market
Middletown High School
GOP Express roars across states toward Super Tuesday
The piece tracks the GOP presidential race post March primaries with Dole as front runner. It assesses rivals Forbes Buchanan Keyes Alexander Dornan and Gramm and notes Sauerbrey support cooling. It predicts further contests on Super Tuesday and argues the party must stay on a broad winning path.
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South Carolina
Maryland
New York
Sen
Bob Dole
White House
Dole
San Diego
Lamar Alexander
Tennessee
Mr. Dole
Richard Lugar
Texas
Phil Grarmman
Bob Dornan
Alan Keyes
Mr. Keyes
Mr. Dornan
Pal Rush Limbaugh
Steve Forbes
Pat Buchanan
GOP Express
Arizona
New Hampshire
National Republican
Mr. Buchanan
Keyes
Forbes
Washington
Buchanan
Frederick
Mr. Alexander
Dornan
Mr. Gramm
Ellen Sauerbrey
Sauerbrey
Darling
GOP
Republican National Machine
GOP Faces Choices as Dole Guided Republicans Reassess
The GOP direction in the post Gingrich era challenges Dole and Republicans as they decide their fall stance. The party may avoid a sweeping, confrontational approach and instead pursue agency-by-agency budget maneuvers while avoiding another shutdown. Clinton and Dole remain rivals, with balanced-budget goals echoing but not defining a broad compromise.
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Epublicans
Bob Dole
Newt Gingrich
America
Congress
GOP
Clinton
Bronx
Dole
Doles Strategy Deepens Split With Buchanan Allies
The article analyzes how Bob Dole may woo back the GOP base by adopting elements from Forbes and Buchanan while avoiding tax changes harming homeowners and opposing a Mexican border fence. It notes gaps with Catholic voters, urban ethnics, and working-class concerns, citing analysts like Ed Goeas and Ralph Reed.
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Buchanan
Ronald Reagan
Republican Party
Dole
White House
Ed Goeas
New Jersey
Christine Todd Whitman
Evangelical Christian Coalition
Ralph Reed
Reed
Clinton
Goeas
Reagan
Scripps Howard News Service
Dietrich Gift Celebrates Gambrill 80th Birthday in Frederick
Richard Dietrich of Philadelphia via the Dietrich Foundation gave 100000 dollars to Frederick City Hospital in tribute to James H. Gambrill Jr on his 80th birthday. George B. Delaplaine Jr returns from Navy leave to join Great Lakes duties. Kasco Feeds drew 1200 at Frederick Armory with Patsy Runkles performing. Mayor Young defends uniform parking enforcement amid ticket complaints. Snow showers ease as sun returns with warmer temperatures. Red Cross honors 38 volunteers totaling 335 years of service. Charles Main and Mary Grace Helfenstein receive 25 and 20 year pins.
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Richard Dietrich
Philadelphia
Dietrich Foundation of
James H. Gambrill Jr
Frederick
Frederick City Hospital
Mr. Gambrill
George B. Delaplaine Jr
Navy Pier
Chicago
Lindbergh Avenue
Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Baltimore
Kasco Feeds
Frederick Armory
Frederick High School
Patsy Runkles
Robert Hess
Dickie Davis
Hagerstown
Phil Thomas
Kay
Andy Thumster
Robert Shipley
Frederick County
American Red Cross
Charles V. Main
Mary Grace Helfenstein
Wasteful policy targets day care food program
A letter criticizes Liz Dodson for leaving the Child and Adult Care Food Program calling it wasteful. It argues taxpayers fund meals for all day care children regardless of parents income and unfairly charges stay at home mothers. The writer urges subsidies only for low income families and labels the policy a bad social choice.
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Liz Dodson
Ms. Dodson
School budget cuts threaten quality of life and growth
A letter critiques County Commissioners for plans to reduce the school budget. The author argues that overcrowded classrooms, elimination of gifted and challenged programs, outdoor activities, field trips, and sports hinder learning and community well being. They urge full funding of Superintendent Dan Gadra's plan to protect future potential amid rapid growth.
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Dan Gadra
Creative budget fixes urged for education funding
Richard C. Przywarty urges commissioners to explore innovative solutions rather than cutting education. He cites public input offering higher taxes with school safeguards, impact fees, and partnerships as tested options to protect children’s schooling and county quality of life.
Well armed population is the problem letter response
Letter writer Peter D. Fitzpatrick defends the Second Amendment, arguing the people must retain arms to resist tyranny, citing the Declaration of Independence and Jefferson. He contends police and welfare state logic undermine constitutional rights and insists armed citizenry remains essential alongside the military.
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U.S
Twin killers tobacco and alcohol
Neuropsychologist Edward P Feher discusses deadly impact of nicotine and alcohol in America. He notes nicotine kills about 500,000 annually and alcohol about 100,000, far surpassing cocaine and other drugs combined. He highlights teen risk, addiction, and advertising influence before urging informed reasoning and concern for children.
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United States
Joe Camel
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