Train bailout sparks tax debate for EnterTRAINment line
Maryland lawmakers weigh tax exemptions for the EnterTRAINment rail line from Westminster through Union Bridge to Frederick County. Officials warn exemptions could save the private business but deprive Westminster and Union Bridge of about 450000 in ticket taxes, while the courts prepare a decision. Senator Tim Ferguson backs the exemption, drawing criticism that legislators are preempting a Tax Court ruling.
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Cumberland
Westminster
Carroll County
Union Bridge
General Assembly
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Carroll
Frederick
Maryland Tax Court
Giller letter argues to end Gifted and Talented program
Rebecca and Bill Giller of Frederick urge reallocating G and T funds to all students under budget pressures. They claim enrichment can be spread across the base, arguing early tracking harms and that all children should have equal opportunities to excel through integrated, appropriately challenging programs.
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G&t
Frederick County
Frederick County Maryland Legislative Delegation Contacts
Frederick County Maryland legislative delegation districts 3 and 4 list Republican Sen John Derr and Tim Ferguson with members Sue Hecht Louise Snodgrass J Anita Stup David Brinkley Paul Stull Donald Elliott. Addresses in Annapolis and toll free line 1 800 492 7122 for reach.
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Frederick
Washington
John Derr
James Senate
Annapolis
Sue Hecht
Lowe House
Louise Snodgrass
J. Anita Stup
Carroll Counties
Tim Ferguson
David Brinkley
Paul Stull
Donald Elliott
Jenny Jones Show Tragedy Spurs Debate Over TV Provocation
A 32 year old Michigan man, Scott Amedure, was shot dead after appearing on Jenny Jones Show where he was publicly outed to Jeffrey Schmitz. Schmitz, distressed by a note from Amedure, used a purchased shotgun to kill him. the show’s producers deny wrongdoing.
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Jenny Jones
Michigan
Jones
Amedure
Jeffrey Schmitz
Schmitz
Amedore
Chicago
Jim Paratore
Time Warner
Telepictures Productions
Schlock War on TV Talk Shows Faces Reform Call
Joseph Perkins argues that talk shows degrade culture with sensational topics. He notes 100 hours weekly across 25 hosts driving ratings, urges corporate responsibility and potential congressional regulation to curb non news programming.
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Ricki Lake
Maury Povich
Leeza Gibbons
Sally Jessy Raphael
Montel Williams
Scott Amedure
Jeffrey Schmitz
Time Warner
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King World
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Congress
Joseph Perkins
San Diego Union-Tribune
Newspaper Enterprise Assoc
Opposition to Potomac River Dam Filed for April Hearing
City officials officially recorded opposition to the Potomac River Dam project ahead of the April 3 public hearing before the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors in Washington. Gasoline rationing and travel curbs did not dampen activity as Gambrill State Park drew 302 visitors in 80 cars on Sunday. Frederick High School students submitted 17,800 pounds of scrap paper, averaging 16 pounds per pupil, to support troops on the fighting front. A Mystery Writers of America Inc Edgar Award nominee was announced for Elsin Ann Gardner’s A Night Out With the Boys. Frederick County farm families received 50 year plaques from Maryland Cooperative Milk Producers, the Keefer and Norris families recognized. Three Frederick City policemen investigating a 2 a.m. stabbing at John Hanson Apartments were assaulted by bystanders.
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Potomac River
Board of Engineers For Rivers and Harbors
Washington, D.C
Gambrill State Park
High Knob
Clark Gable
Army Air Corps
Elsin Ann Gardner
Jefferson
Mystery Writers of America Inc
Ellery Queen
Mystery
Frederick County
Maryland Cooperative Milk Producers
Hunt Valley Inn
William F
Doris C. Keefer
Woodsboro
W. Lee Norris
Mount Airy
Missing the point on volunteer lunch letter to editor
Donald Fitzgerald argues volunteers should not leave their stations for lunch. He favors remaining on call with mobile radios and responding quickly to emergencies rather than using private vehicles or faux ambulances. He asserts faster response saves lives and urges keeping volunteers in first due areas ready to respond.
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Jim Witmer
Pass on Cable Says High Pressure Quotes Drove Couple Away
Steve and Alice Litavec z report a sales call that alternated installation prices from 16 to 32 dollars and 21 dollars as they sought channel details. They discontinued service after repeated holds and urge better customer assistance for potential and current cable users.
Remembering the Other Holocaust at WWII's End
As the 50th anniversary of World War II nears, remembrances of the war years grow. People honor the dead, including Jews and Roma, and reflect on the broader experiences beyond the main campaigns and battles.
Remembering Victims of the Holocaust and Disabled Rights
A reflective piece comparing historical persecution of homosexuals and disabled people with ongoing calls for dignity and rights. It cites lobotomies, sterilization, and warehousing, and warns against scapegoating while referencing figures and groups in the public safety and policy arena. Mount Airy references included.
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Atlantic
Henry Foster
Bending Facts on the Brady Bill
Editorial critics question an AP report on the Brady Bill citing three biased groups and Handgun Control Inc. They argue studies mislead the public, note only four felon prosecutions, and accuse Brady of creating an administrative nightmare and bias in enforcement.
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New York AP
Handgun Control Inc
Justice Department
Brady
Restoring values and the role of motherhood
A commentary by Nancy E. Hanel argues parenting requires time, guidance, and financial support. It critiques modern virtue, cites Florida youth vandalism in a video, and urges laws to favor stay-at-home mothers or tax relief for kin caregivers. It laments diminishing reverence for motherhood in society.
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Florida
Congress
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Nancy E. Hanel
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