Welfare to workfare five part series on reform
A five year limit on welfare benefits reshapes delivery and expectations. In Frederick County the typical spell is about a year and a half, challenging the myth of endless generations on aid. Community action, jobs, internships, and private sector involvement are essential to sustain change and aid those exiting welfare. The piece calls for church groups and agencies like Frederick Rescue Mission Beacon House and the Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs to back expanded child care and support services.
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Frederick County
Frederick Rescue Mission
Beacon House
Religious Coalition For
Controversy Over The Washington Post’s Front-Page Ethics
The author denounces The Washington Post for sensationalism and prurient coverage amid a critique of the paper’s handling of the Gajdusek tape and Aberdeen drill sergeant case. He contrasts modern practices with the Grahams era and laments erosion of standards, conscience, and public service. He cites Watergate era shifts, editorial tensions, and accountability ideals.
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Merica
New York Times
The
Washington Post
Times’ League
Phil Graham
Aberdeen
Daniel Gajdusek
Washington
Graham
Missing the money trail in the 1996 campaign
Scripps Howard News Service reflects on the 1996 presidential race, criticizing the media for ignoring vast soft money flows from both parties and foreign sources. It cites Bernie Huang and the Buddhist temple fundraiser as turning points, urges press accountability, and warns reform efforts may fade without better coverage.
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Common Cause
Center For Responsive Politics
John Huang
al Gore
California
Clinton
Dole
Justice Department
Congressional Committees
Washington Press Corps
Colby College
Maine
John Siegenthaler
The
Tennessean
Nashville
Siegenthaler
Congress
Scripps Howard News Service
Frederick News-Post Briefs and Notices
Carrier Harry Sanders spots gas fumes at 229 W Fifth St Frederick and alerts police. Lt Reno Six finds unconscious John W Ridgeway on second floor. rushed to Emergency Hospital where condition improves. Governor Lane names Mrs John Howie to Board of Education and Avery Browning to Roads Board. Jacob E Baker named trial magistrate. Ignatius Smith O P speaks at Baker Park bandshell on republican totalitarianism. State police report vandalism spree in Urbana with damaged mailboxes and anticipated more arrests. Samuel H Rosenstock receives The Others Award from Salvation Army Major Wallace Conrath at Bettys Restaurant. J C Penney fashion show at Chamber of Commerce luncheon. models listed.
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CITY
Harry Sanders
Fifth St
Frederick
Reno
John W. Ridgeway
Ridgeway
William Preston Lane Jr
John Howie
Brunswick
Frederick County
Samuel H. Rosenstock
Salvation Army
Wallace C. Conrath
the Salvation
Betty’s
Prank Bomb Threat at Middletown High Sparks Debate
A reader laments the April 2 Middletown High School bomb threat as a pointless prank. They question search thoroughness and urge longer, thorough sweeps and better staff communication to reassure students.
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Middletown High School
Elected board vs appointed control debate in Frederick County
The Frederick News-Post criticizes appointed boards as undemocratic and argues for an elected school board. A 17-2 vote by the Family Life Advisory Committee to include two pro homosexual groups' phone numbers in school booklets is cited as proof of liberal influence. The piece warns the public pressure and parental concerns may be sidelined by fringe groups.
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Frederick News-Post
Family Life Advisory Committee
Frederick County
Helen Monk
Letter to the Editor on handicapped parking rights
Kathleen Getzandanner urges respect for handicapped spaces for tagged vehicles criticizing abusers who park without tags. James Herbert calls Buckeystown skaters to focus on environmental, crime, and education issues, and advocates love and respect in a fearful society.
Skateboarders Are People Too And A Call For Fair View
A letter argues against the stereotype that skateboarders promote drugs and harm American culture. It blames angry parents for anti skater propaganda and recalls the 60s and 70s drug culture as a faulty comparison. The writer urges readers to reevaluate assumptions about skate culture and youth.
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America
Gingrich ethics attack prompts Clinton impeachment compare
A letter accuses the press and politicians of bias as Gingrich faces ethics scrutiny. The writer argues tax exempt funds for a college course mirror normal college funding and contends Clinton should be impeached if Gingrich is ousted.
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Newt Gingrich
Gingrich
Clinton
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters with writer name address and phone numbers for verification. Publication depends on space and volume. poetry religious verse form letters or copies are not published. Send to 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD or email letters fredericknewspost ce.
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Frederick News-Post
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Butch” Meyer
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Encour
Scott Rolle
Rolle
Gajdusek
Land
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Bob Dole
Phillip Gailey
News-Post
Ignatius Smith O.P
Baker Park
St. John Catholic Church
Urbana
J.C. Penney Models
Chamber of Commerce
Holiday Inn
Isabelle Kefauver
Steven Reed
Betty Kent
Sieglinde
Jim Hertenberger
Laura DeGrange
Michelle Brough
Marie Blough
Lee Kemmer
Rebecca Robby
Middletown
Walt Staruk Middletown
Kathleen Getzandanner
Buckeystown
James Herbert Middletown
William L. Herron Frederick
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