Economic help note points to citizen action after price drop
A brief mention highlights Victor Aghanahan’s gasoline price cut near 99 cents and stresses the economy as a shared challenge. It notes Rep. Roscoe Bartlett’s stance against new taxes and support for spending cuts, urging home and Washington efforts to improve the economy, referencing the 6-Twelve.
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Convenient Mart
Frederick
Roscoe Bartlett
Aghanahian
Washington
Dr. Bartlett
Local resident backs off track betting at Peter Pan Inn
Gerrit J. Schipper of Urbana argues for approval of an off track betting facility at the former Peter Pan Inn. He says it supports the local economy, jobs, and Maryland horse racing, and strengthens the Urbana area while noting other issues like nearby schooling are unrelated.
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Urbana
Maryland
Peter Pan
Poole
Frederick County
Gerrit J. Schipper
Ald
Parental consent for school mental health instruction sparks concern
Lois Jarman, Youth Education Outreach Coordinator for the Frederick County Hotline, argues that requiring parental permission would reduce access to in-school mental health education. She notes high teen stress, ongoing outreach participation, and recent high school incidents that underline the need for coping guidance and relaxation techniques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Mental Health Association
Jarmen
Knoxtie
Who Me Answered by Family Responsibility Reform
A Tribune Media Services column argues that endless federal programs won't solve social ills. It blames parental neglect for failing schools crime and broken families. The author calls for a Family Prevention Act, personal accountability, and limits on welfare to reduce illegitimacy illiteracy and dependency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Congress
Sporting
Clinton
Frederick health officer orders restaurant inspections after Army ban
Frederick County Health Officer Dr E C Kefauver announced intensive inspections of Frederick restaurants by city and state authorities after Army officials barred soldiers for unsanitary conditions. He disputed claims that prostitution and venereal disease were widespread in Frederick. A Frederick woman was jailed 100 days in lieu of $110 fines for DUI flight through the city’s streets. A Virginia license plate theft from Frederick Chief of Police Arthur C Poulsen’s car was reported. Sergeant First Class Edward Flora, held by Viet Cong for years, returned home with wife Joann to Discovery, near which he plans to settle. Flora blamed hippies and beatniks for antiwar movements, saying Nixon could have ended the war earlier without them and the media. Nurse Nellie Mender aided a man in distress on West Patrick Street, reviving him with mouth-to-mouth and CPR from her daughter and son, earning public praise. Capitol Milk Producers Cooperative held its 32nd annual meeting at Turf Valley. Garnett Wisner and Millard Crum Jr. were elected director and executive committee member respectively.
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Frederick
E.C. Kefauver
Kefauver
Edward Flora
Joann
Valley Forge Military Hospital
Phoenixville
Nixon
Capitol Milk Producers Cooperative Inc
Turf Valley Country Club
U.S. 40 East
Garnett Wisner
Walkersville
Millard “Jack” Crum Jr
Near
Snowstorm delays Doubs village plow response
A reader asks why Doubs village is forgotten during a major snowstorm and notes extensive road clearing delays. They report a snowplow finally passing at 3 50 p m, the first since Saturday March 13, and request records on delinquent taxpayers in Doubs as of Monday March 15.
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Doubs
Farmers Clean Our Roads After Blizzard Thanks
Angela L Leach from Lewistown thanks farmers and county workers for clearing snow after a blizzard. She notes farmers opened roads, loaders and V blades aided cleanup, and school closures were affected. She questions milk losses and hours saved, praising rural labor.
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Frederick County
Wal-Mart Store Debate Sparks Downtown Shopping Contrast
Dorothy Eslinger argues that downtown merchants fear Wal-Mart shifts competition, noting downtown shops offer a distinct atmosphere and clientele. She suggests proper marketing can preserve downtown’s special shopping appeal and emphasizes consumer choice.
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Wal-Mart
Gun Control Support and Local Zoning Battle Debate
A reader urges banning automatic weapons and supporting Maryland gun control bills while criticizing the NRA. A second letter from Walkersville and Mt Pleasant details conflicts over a car body shop’s special exception request, alleging health and safety concerns, noise, pollution, and impact on a farming community. References to Adams Monrovia and local meetings on Oct 27, Nov 24, and Dec 15 are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Donald Schaefer
Turkey
National Rifle Association
NRA
Maryland
Board of Appeals
Controversy Over Roofing Business on Daysville Road
A letter discusses a long running dispute about an old business and a proposed new business on Daysville Road in Walkersville. Residents complain they have sought help from Winchester Hall, the Sheriff, the county attorney, Air Quality Control, county commissioners, and the Planning and Zoning Board without consistent results.
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Daysville Road
Walkersville
Winchester Hall
Sheriff's Office
Air Quality Control
Planning and Zoning Board
How to write letters to lovers guidance draft
A fragment offers informal guidance on writing letters to lovers. It mentions including the sender's address and telephone number for verification and notes not sharing the recipient’s address or personal details. It appears to be a rough notice from The Frederick News-Post with contact details for submitting letters.
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Frederick News- Post
Patrick
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Mike Royko
Chicago
Detroit
New York
Los Angeles
Tribune Media Services
Isles of Ine
Alton Y. Bennett
Virginia
Arthur C. Poulsen
Nellie Mender
West Patrick Street
Angela L. Leach
Lewistown
Dorothy Eslinger Frederick
Schaefer
Adams Monrovia
Susan M. Boyer
Judy A. Gilbert
Mt, Pleasant
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