Debate Over Maryland State Motto Sparks Tradition Clash
In Annapolis last week a proposal to change Maryland’s motto drew debate. The Calvert family motto in Italian reads Fatti maschil, parole femme meaning Manly deeds, womanly words. Critics argue it is sexist, while archivist Kelly Fitzpatrick cautions the phrase was never meant to demean women and reflects tradition rather than gender bias. Safire and Proverbs cited to argue against scrubbing gendered language, urging respect for heritage as a living practice.
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General Assembly
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Mount St. Mary’s College
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Merman and Rigby in Annie Get Your Gun at Morris Mechanic
A Baltimore review recounts Ethel Merman’s 1967 Broadway triumph and Cathy Rigby’s debut in Annie Get Your Gun at Morris Mechanic Theatre. The writer notes Rigby’s grower performance, praises the cast led by Brent Barrett, and calls Berlin’s score among Broadway’s richest. Also covers Amos and Andrew, Mad Dog and Glory, and Fire in the Sky as current film offerings.
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Irving Berlin
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National Theatre
Washington
Ohio
Annie Oakley
Baltimore
Morris Mechanic Theatre
U.S
Cathy Rigby
Broadway
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Ms. Oakley
Annie
Brent Barrett
Susan Schulman
Heidi Landesman
Joel Reynolds
Catherine Zuber
North Charles Street
Alcohol vs. Athletes: Calls for policy review at Frederick schools
A Singanore High School student athlete writes as a student and criticizes the Frederick County Board of Education alcohol policy. He argues the punishment is discriminatory, seeks broader limits on teen behavior, and suggests a panel including students and parents to shape disciplinary rules. He reflects on lessons learned and urges a path to alcohol and drug-free living.
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Frederick County
Singanore High School
Board of Education
Frederick County Board of Education
Stan Goldberg
Artiele
Waste battle grows over Seattle trash dump in Adams County
In Adams County Washington a dispute over Waste Management Inc plans for a rural landfill to serve Seattle prompts a national political clash. The fight pits Seattle’s environmental image against eastern Washington residents worried about health and quality of life as big city waste needs drive rural dumping debates.
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America
Washington State
Adams County
Wash
Waste Management Inc
Seattle
Tom Foley
Foley
Adams County Landfill and Waste Management Inc
Wasteful Washington clash over Seattle garbage plan
The piece details Patty Murray and Warren Christopher linked to OPAL protests against Seattle's waste disposal shift to an Adams County site. It notes OPAL's legal and regulatory actions, including a San Diego district attorney report critical of Waste Management Inc and a rebuttal by Christopher, plus a push to classify the local aquifer as sole source. The broader story cites Indiana and New Jersey politics on interstate trash flow as part of a national debate.
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Patty Murray
Warren Christopher
Murray
Seattle
Oregon
Adams County
U.S
San Diego
WMI
Los Angeles
O'Melveny and Myers
Christopher
District Attorney
OPAL
Environmental Protection Agency
Washington
Indiana
Dan Coats
New Jersey
Frank Lautenberg
D-N.j
Coats
America
Jack Anderson
Michael Einstein
United Feature Syndicate
Meat Rationing Ordered and Local Civic Efforts Highlight 1943
Fifty years ago Secretary Wickard announced rationing of meat fats oils and cheese with a two pound weekly meat estimate. Frederick Lions Club praised AWVS work and donated to its treasury. Maryland doctors 112 of 9,900 nationwide to join Army in 1943. Brunswick Service Center opened to entertain draftees. Webbs Den Cub Scouts cleaned Biggs Ford Road ditches. Five generation photo displayed at Walkersville event.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Claude R. Wickard
Frederick
Charles W. Maxson
Baltimore
The
War Manpower Commission
Maryland
Brunswick
Brunswick Ministerial Association
Webbs den
Walkersville
Biggs Ford Road
U.S. 15
Lawrence Dorsey
David King
Todd Hallock
Eddy Price
Mary Eyler
Jimmy Dean
Eric King
Greg Trimmer
Mayoral candidacy focuses on neighborhood meetings in Frederick
Jennifer P. Dougherty, Democratic candidate for mayor, explains series of neighborhood meetings to gauge citizen concerns. She canvassed Amber Meadows and Worman's Mill residents and plans future visits. She states taxes need not rise to revitalize downtown and asserts existing city government can address issues. John C. Laughland reflects on hate crime debates and free speech.
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Frederick News-Post
Randy Weddle
Weddle
Frederick
Amber Meadows
Worman's Mill
Are All Violent Crimes Hate Crimes in Idea
The writer questions whether violence always stems from hate and challenges hate crime laws. They argue thoughts cannot be controlled and worry about criminal sentences based on attackers motives rather than actions, suggesting a concern for thought police and the limits of prosecuting unacted thoughts.
Military letter backs gay rights and Clinton triumph
A reader voice supports gays in the military and U S politics. The letter praises President Clinton and a progressive Congress, condemns conservative Christian voices, and calls for acceptance of homosexuality as a lifestyle.
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