Deadlock over Milk Commission price regulation in Maryland
A new group of elected officials and the Milk Commission face the clash between dairy farmers and milk processors over minimum wholesale prices. After study by the House Environmental Matters Committee no agreement emerged. Govs Schaefer and Glendening pressed for action, but the committee offered only a weak 17 member dairy industry study group, hoping farmers and processors reach a workable solution rather than let Annapolis lawmakers decide daily.
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General Assembly
House Environmental Matters Committee
Milk Commission
William Donald Schaefer
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Schaefer
Parris Glendening
House Committee
Annapolis
Kiss of the Spider Woman at National Theatre A dazzling Broadway legacy
Roy Meachum reviews Kiss of the Spider Woman at Washington's National Theatre praising Chita Rivera and Juan Chioran for a superb production. He highlights strong performances, intricate staging, and multiple Tony wins while noting Hal Prince's visionary direction and the show’s enduring appeal.
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Washington
National Theatre
Manuel Puig
William Hurt
Argentina
Chile
Uruguay
Mr. Hart
Juan Chioran
Chioran
Ian McKellen
Amadeus
Chita Rivera
Mr. Chioran
John Dosset
Miss Rivera
Bye Bye Birdie
Rosie
Vincent Paterson
Florence Klotz
Harold On Wardhive
Prince
Sharon Meachum
Nobel Committee
Hal Prince
Arena Stage
Ed Sherin
Tony
Des McAnuff
Tommy
Vita
Antoinette Perrys
Republicans Push Welfare Reform Amid Corporate Welfare Critique
A Reason magazine piece argues Republicans should press welfare reform while criticizing Congress for granting hundreds of millions to IBM Hewlett Packard Eastman Kodak Sunkist Tyson Foods Gallo and auto makers GM Ford Chrysler and others for overseas advertising car research and flat panel projects The article notes nearly 1 billion in credits loans and grants from export banks to U S businesses and questions the cost to taxpayers.
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Congress
IBM
Hewlett-Packard
Eastman Kodak
At&t
Rockwell International
Xerox
Export-Import Bank
Overseas Private Investment Corp
U.S
Heritage Foundation calls for cutting 40 independent agencies
The piece argues against government handouts to corporations and urges Republicans to oppose welfare for firms. It names PBS, NEA, NEH, LSC and PBS funding as examples, while proposing privatization and selling government assets like Amtrak and TVA to reduce spending.
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Heritage Foundation
Corporation For Public Broadcasting
PBS
Legal Services Corp
National Endowment For the Arts
National Endowment For the Humanities
Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation
Appalachian Regional Commission
Commission On National Community Service
The
State Justice Institute
Bell Atlantic
Arts and Entertainment Network
Learning Channel
Discovery Channel
National Empowerment Television
Congress
Tennessee Valley Authority
Power Marketing Administration
Amtrak
U.S. Postal Service
Robert Reich
Creators Syndicate Inc
Frederick County War Roll to Be Placed On Courthouse Square
Members of a local War Dads committee announced the World War II honor roll with nearly 5 000 names would be installed on the north side of Courthouse Square by April 2, with Joseph W Urner directing work. State and city police hunted a missing Army carry-all after two MPs left it unattended at the 500 club. Frederick City led in Red Cross War Fund drive but the county aims to exceed its quota. County commissioners voted to stay in the City’s parking deck project amid bid concerns. Officials discussed forming a county police force and opposed the plan at Winchester Hall. Essay contest winners announced for Francis Scott Key Unit 11 American Legion Auxiliary with students from North Frederick Elementary School.
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Frederick County
Courthouse Square
Joseph W. Urner
Frederick City
Francis Scott Key Unit 11
American Legion Auxiliary
Peggi Joy
Chuckie Graham
Sheila Fagan
Tina Gilbert
Janette Ancheta
Melynda Cole
North Frederick
Betty Jenkins Leads Girls Team Through Dedication
Community letter praises Betty Jenkins for dedicating time to girls basketball teaching safety teamwork and sportsmanship. She runs practices studies playbooks attends seminars and supports players through wins losses and injuries. The writer defends her against criticism from Jan Connelly and celebrates her leadership.
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Betty Jenkins
Carps
Rudy
Jan Connelly
LAYAA
Betty
Mrs. Connelly
Emergency vehicle duty boundaries questioned in Witmer letter
In a reply to Jim Witmer dated March 14, a concerned reader defends on call personnel remaining within regional service bounds with active communications. The writer opposes requiring staff to drive their own vehicles to incidents and warns of delays and safety risks when responding from lunches.
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Jim Witmer
Delay in Minutes Could Endanger Emergency Response
Letters discuss rapid response importance for medical and rescue crews and urge keeping squads near emergency vehicles. David P. Miner praises volunteers who risk their lives for no pay, and James A. Underwood laments a proposed move affecting Mount Olivet Cemetery and the service to those they aid.
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Mount Olivet Cemetery
Letters Favor Tort Reform and Negligence Standards
Karen J. Farrow writes in support of tort reform, criticizing contributory negligence in Maryland and endorsing a shift to comparative negligence. She cites a McDonald’s coffee case hypothetical, claims insurers drive reform, and identifies Robert A. Meier Jr. as the author of a similar letter.
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Robert A. Meier Jr
Maryland
Meier
Frederick
Jody Gaudet Leaves Mount Olivet Cemetery Role
A letter honors Jody Gaudet a former Mount Olivet Cemetery representative praised by clients for warmth compassion and dedication. It notes her dismissal from the role and her genuine care for those grieving and the people she served.
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Jody Gaudet
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Mount Olivet
No Democrats to hide behind
The writer argues Republicans now fully control Congress and can pass a balanced budget without an amendment. They urge voters to demand a two-year, balanced budget under the current GOP majorities, holding Republicans to their claimed standards. Mary Poscover, Middletown.
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House of Congress
Letters to the Editor Guidelines for The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters with name address and phone for verification. Due to high volume not all letters are published. Poetry and religious verse are excluded and letters to others are not printed. Address and fax details provided.
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