Frederick road projects paused as stimulus funds die
Clinton's economic stimulus plan failed in Congress leaving Frederick road programs like Shookstown Road and Rosemont Avenue on the books but unfunded. Mayors nationwide face similar cuts, forcing local budgets to cover costs. About 200 area students who would have summer jobs lose opportunities. Local businesses are urged to hire extra students locally to fill summer roles.
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Paul Gordon
Frederick County
Ramsburg Addresses Impact Fees and County Finance
J Ray Ramsburg president of the Chamber of Commerce of Frederick County urges against impact fees and urges audit of capital funding use. He advocates cost cuts, responsible growth, and temporary tax measures only if funds aid the education capital program. He warns against new taxes and calls for long term reforms to avoid fiscal distress.
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Veggie burger sparks heated reader exchange at Hard Rack column
A reader recounts testing a Veggie burger offered by a cafe and describes mixed reactions. People questioned the taste and appearance, noting a mushy texture and unappealing color while testers debated authenticity and enjoyment.
Veggie Burger Review Sparks Zoo Gaffe and gorilla bite
Mike Royko riffs on a veggie burger tasting at Hard Rock Café misfiring in tone. He visits Pat Sass at Lincoln Park Zoo for food costs and uses Frank the 27 year old, 252 pound gorilla as a satirical example. He concludes diners should skip the restaurant and lunch with Big Frank at the zoo for value.
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Dent
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Chicago
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Surprise air raid drill exposes flaws in Civil Defense plan
Fifty years ago an hour long Frederick County air raid drill highlighted Civil Defense system weaknesses and flagged blackout violators whose names would go to police. Governor O Conor announced a veto on a bill to authorize Frederick to issue up to 27000 in serial bonds to redeem a 60000 storage reservoir sinking bond. Former City Attorney Edward J Smith defended the measure as standard practice, noting years of similar wording.
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Office of Civilian Defense
Herbert R. O'Conor
Frederick
Edward J. Smith
Frederick hospital expansion sparks public hearing debate
Suggestions to reserve at least two rooms or four beds in Frederick Memorial Hospital's two story addition stirred controversy at a Frederick County Comprehensive Health Planning Council hearing. Mental health groups urged space for acute emergency evaluation services.
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
Frederick County
Waterside resident praised for defending home with firearm
Martin Scott Flowers commends The Frederick News-Post for fair reporting on Susie Nicol's April 27 story about a Waterside resident using a gun to defend his family during a car chase near the Waterside Development. He warns against gun rights limits and predicts increased civic involvement to safeguard Second Amendment rights.
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Susie Nicol
Waterside
Frederick
Critique of News-Post Photo at Frederick Women’s Fair
Letter from a reader praising Frederick Community College event coverage but accusing The Frederick News Post of misrepresenting the Women’s Fair. The piece argues photos can miscommunicate the broader workshops on storytelling, finance, education, and business impacting professional women’s advancement in Frederick County.
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Frederick Community College
Frederick County
News-Post
Letters to Editor urge fair portrayal of women’s progress
A reader argues The Frederick News-Post should fairly highlight women’s strides in the community. The letter criticizes health care policy debates and political conduct, contrasts medical service with politics, and urges Webster’s guidance on terms like deficient. It ends inviting further Letters to the Editor from Walkersville residents.
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Gore
Beverly Byron
Roscoe Bartlett
Winchester Hall
Vegetarian Responds to Royko on Dinner Debate
Marion Pfanz rebuts Mike Royko's April 231 column by citing two 1992 surveys showing over 12 million Americans embracing vegetarianism. She notes health and animal welfare as key motivators, cites National Restaurant Association data on at least one third of adults seeking vegetarian options, and defends vegetarians as educated and compassionate.
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Vegetarian Times
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McDonald’s
Netherlands
U.S
Pastors Urged to Reform as Church Messages Stir Debate
Irene Gouker of Myersville urges revival in churches amid a dispute over church messages to homosexuals and marital access. She cites biblical shepherd imagery and warns leaders who mislead their congregations face divine judgment.
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