Elevated debate over an elected school board in Frederick County
Editorial recalls past talks about an elected board and cites a lack of progress in Annapolis. It notes ongoing friction between elected commissioners and the appointed school board over funding, praises current performance, and urges using available funds wisely for students. It invites readers to remember a public meeting.
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General Assembly
Annapolis
Frederick County
J. Anita Stup
Maryland
Classroom size and reform echo in long memory
Marie Reeves argues that fixed class sizes from 60 years ago do not solve today’s problems. She recalls healthier schools with involved parents, strong vocational programs, and supportive administration, contrasting with modern trends of politics, lawsuits, mainstreaming, and fragmented communities. Reeves writes from Fredericks—addressing broader questions beyond class size.
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Delaplaine Jr
George B
Mr. Delaplaine
Marie P. Reeves
Fredenck
Clinton’s OKC remarks spark debate over partisanship
Clinton faced criticism for remarks at a Minneapolis event seen as politicizing the Oklahoma City bombing. White House aides suggested no hosts were named, but journalists remain wary of implied targets as the nation searches for unity over the tragedy.
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Oklahoma City
Washington
America
Oklahoma
Clinton
American Association of Community Colleges
Minneapolis
White House
Kondracke urges cooled rhetoric after Oklahoma City bombing
Morton Kondracke comments on heated national dialogue, urging responsible voices to condemn violent incitement from talk radio to columnists. He cites Rush Limbaugh, Jerry Falwell, and Carl Rowan, and calls for unity, bipartisan leadership, and a measured response to terrorism. He notes Oklahoma City as a catalyst for sane, united action.
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America
Clinton
Rush Limbaugh
Limbaugh
University of Iowa
Congress
White House
Gordon Liddy
The
Treasury
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
Liddy
Carl Rowan
Gingrich
Senate
Bob Dole
Byan
Oklahoma City
Jerry Falwell
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Morton Kondracke
Roll Call
Capitol Hill
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Fire damages armory north hall. city unveils V E Day signal
Smoke thickened the north hall of the STATE Armory as Frederick firemen fought a general alarm. Officials say the fire spread from just inside the West Second Street entrance while Mayor Gittinger announced staccato air horn signals and air raid sirens for V E Day. Meanwhile a Hood College circus and an antiques show drew local crowds, and residents protested tax plans on 96 annexed properties over water and sewer provision.
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State Armory
William H. Abrecht
Frederick
West Second Street
Hugh V. Gittinger
City Hall
Ronald N. Young
Reader questions gasoline reformulation math in News-Post
A reader challenges the claimed benefits of reformulated gasoline citing higher prices for a 35 percent increase in usage to reduce air pollution by only 5 percent. The note requests clarification and asks others to explain how the numbers add up.
Opposing Take Your Daughter to Work Day in Maryland
The writer argues school attendance is crucial under MSPAP standards and criticizes scheduling the Take Your Daughter to Work Day on April 27. She suggests summer timing to avoid conflicts with classes, stressing that on-site work experiences cannot substitute for classroom learning and that high attendance supports educational outcomes.
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Maryland
Frederick County
Marie Wilson
Foundation
Attitude toward year‑round schooling sparks parent letter
JAN McCULLY of Clarksburg questions the four‑period day impact on attendance. She argues missing a single day equates to two days under seven periods and could disrupt sports and activities. She urges delaying work‑day outings until summer to stress school attendance.
Wasted time on worthless checks in Frederick County
A reader laments Frederick County bureaucratic waste after returning two unused checks with signatures removed. The accounting department then requests the signatures back, prompting frustration over wasted time and wages. The writer criticizes the process and questions the need for such inquiries.
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Frederick County
Accounting Department
Accounting
Liaison County
Communal Feel at Alpenhof Poetry Readings in Frederick
William Mayo notes a strong communal vibe at Alpenhof poetry readings in downtown Frederick. Neighbors and locals engage as verses echo in a town where barmaids pour late cups, buses and horse drawn wagons mingle with street musicians, and readers invite audience reaction. The piece celebrates shared memory, local imagery, and a sense of belonging despite uncertain futures.
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Frederick
Alpenhof
Annelissa
Frederick County
Mount Airy
Braddock Heights
Randy
Kara
Letters to the Editor policy at The Frederick News
The Frederick News invites letters with name address and phone for verification. Due to high volume not all letters are published. some are cited or omitted for taste or content. Address letters to Letters to the Editor Frederick News P O Box 578 Frederick MD or fax 662 8299.
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Frederick
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Marie Reeves
Epa
Robert Menamara
Brehive
Foun
Hood College
Athletic Club
Frederick High School
Frederick County Landmarks Foundation Inc
Frederick County National Guard
U.S
Jan McCully
Clarksburg
Sandra West Frederick
William
Mayo Frederick
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