Pay raises for county teachers spark heated debate
The piece argues for a 6.15 percent teacher pay raise while criticizing the use of a school board contract as leverage. It urges teachers to persuade the public and county commissioners on funding, rather than relying on a non-binding agreement. The column questions the board’s responsibility and advocates direct public support.
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Board of Education
Frederick
Questioning the animal control task force selections in Frederick
Michael Hillman protests the appointment of six task force members for the animal control ordinance review, noting three are dog or kennel breeders and a horse breeder. He questions conflicts of interest, the selection process, and the reporter’s role, urging public disclosure and inclusion of broader animal welfare voices. He cites Audrey Hillman’s world class credentials and asks why she was not chosen.
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Frederick News-Post
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Frederick
Commission
Pebdie Thoraes
Fredenck News-Post
Audrey Hillman
Frederick County
Audrey
United States
University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Hospital
Frederck
Clinton's first news conference stirs media questions
Washington reports President Clinton holds his first formal news conference after 63 days in office. The scene contrasts expectations of accountability with perceptions that he communicates frequently via TV, radio, and public appearances, prompting debate on press access and transparency.
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Washington
Clinton
Bumbleton
National Press Club
White House
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Russia
Clinton news conference shows informal clarity and pace
An observer recalls President Clinton addressing reporters with accessible, concise remarks as Andrea Mitchell probes the gays in the military issue and Sarah McClendon asks a question before Clinton signals an early exit. The scene contrasts Clinton with Washington pomp and echoes Reagan’s cadence. Scripps Howard News Service
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Andrea Mitchell
NBC
Navy
Pentagon
Investigate Rottweilers Before Owning One
On March 12 10 year old Gillian Wasley was critically injured after entering an enclosure housing unneutered adult male rottweilers. The Frederick County Humane Society urges breed education responsible ownership and socialization to prevent such tragedies and protect potential owners.
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Gillian Wasley
Gillian
Army Air Cadet Returns Home to Furlough Baby
Army Air Cadet Kenneth Kugler of Emmitsburg arrived on furlough after three years in Pacific posts and Pearl Harbor duty. He learned of a new baby brother born a day earlier. A large crowd attended an unveiling of an armed forces honor roll for Oldfields Mount Pleasant and Libertytown Methodist charge, with scrolls bearing about 40 names presented to each church.
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Army Air
Kenneth Kugler
Emmitsburg
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Oldfields
Mount Pleasant
Libertytown
Charles §. Houck Jr
Thomas Strother
Leroy Wilson
Washington County blue laws tweak would affect Allegany Frederick
Senator Edward J. Mason Jr cites a county bill to end blue laws in Washington County with amendments to align with Allegany and Frederick laws. Commerce groups unaware of its impact on business expect shoppers to drive Sundays if stores open. Commissioner Derr clashes with FCCF president Richard C. Curtis over ethics disclosures and possible public scrutiny of officials’ holdings.
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Edward J. Mason, Jr
Washington County
Allegany
Frederick County
Legislative Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
Frederick
John A. Derr
Frederick County Civic Federation
FCCF
Richard C. Curtis
Derr
Curtis
Federation
Maryland's Tomorrow program gains traction in Frederick County
Maryland's Tomorrow MT program targets students with high absenteeism low test scores or who are returning dropouts In Frederick County 222 students are served The 1992 93 state grant totals 148 985 and cost per student is about 677 A drop out rate at Gov Thomas Johnson High School fell from 44 to 16 percent and Frederick High from 4 7 to 2 2 percent The 1892 graduating class achieved 92 109 percent in functional tests Funding exceeds 10 000 in scholarships from the Frederick County Private Industry Council with awards based on grades The program earned the Business Education Partnership Journal National Award for Excellence in dropout prevention.
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Maryland
Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
Frederick High School
Frederick County
Private Industry Council
Prvele Contmtubins
Marlend
Tomeran
Business/Education Partnership Journal
Maryland's Tomorrow program aids at risk students
Letter argues the Maryland's Tomorrow program prevents dropouts and saves future costs. Cites high dropout rates among inmates and welfare recipients, unemployment gaps, and annual national losses, praising the program as a preventive investment led by Jack B. Castle, chairman of the Private Industry Council in Frederick.
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Jack B. Castle
Private Industry Council
Frederick
How to Conserve How to Recycle Editorial View
The Frederick Post argues for mandatory recycling, noting high voluntary participation but limited curbside pickup. It urges expanding curbside service in Frederick County to meet state goals and conserve landfill space, suggesting mandatory recycling may be needed now.
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Frederick Post
Frederick County
Frederick County opposition to Swahili in high school
Bruce A. Johnston argues the Frederick County school board should not offer Swahili, contending East Africa favors English or other major world languages. He asserts Swahili serves a limited region and usefulness, urging study of languages like Japanese Mandarin Russian or Bahasa Indonesia for broader global utility.
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Frederick County
East Africa
Kenya
Tanzania
Central Africa
Africa
Frederick Memorial Hospital stock statement comment
Philip A. Berkheimer chairman and Garland P. Feaga of Frederick Memorial Hospital criticize ownership of stock in Philip Morris Cos Inc comparing it to Amush in autos and the Catholic Church in abortion clinics expressing concerns over corporate investments and conflicts of interest.
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
Philip Morris Cos. Inc
Amush
Catholic Church
Philip A. Berkheimer
Letters to the Editor Address for The Freemanck News Post
A garbled reader instruction lists letters to the editor address for The Fredenck News Post. It includes a P O Box and mailbox details with unclear street numbers and a telephone line. The OCR yields inconsistent city and state spellings and stray punctuation.
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Fredenck News- Post
Patrick
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Fresenck
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