Opposition to Southern Washington County Rail Trail Proposal
Residents along the 17.9 mile former CSX line in southern Washington County oppose turning the abandoned rail segment into a hiker biker trail. They accuse state officials of late or no notice and miscommunication by the Department of Natural Resources.
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Washington County
Maryland
Sabillasville
Urbana
Department of Natural Resources
DNR
del. J. Anita Stup
Victor Cullen
CSX
Merry Maids owner argues on taxes for domestic help
Bill Grab highlights issues raised by Zoe Baird and urges homeowners to ensure SSA and income tax withholding. He claims Merry Maids withholds Social Security taxes and matches them, contrasting with illegal or underpaid workers. He lists tax steps and notes Merry Maids compliance for Frederick.
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Clinton
Zoe Baird
Designee
United States
Internal Revenue Service
Eyler Questions Sign Removal by Town Clerk
Charles W Eyler of Brunswick questions Winslow Burhans III town clerk and election supervisor after he removed signs he believed on state property. He argues proper procedure requires filing complaints and that due process protects free expression despite alleged impropriety.
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Frederick Post
Winslow Burhans III
Board of Election Supervisors
Dan Collins
State Highway Administration Public Affairs
Burhans
Mr. Burhans
New Market
Winslow Burhans
A Global Role Weighs On U S Policy Debates
The piece contrasts early American governance with modern welfare and foreign policy duties. It notes Roosevelt expanded federal duty to welfare while Washington avoided such concerns, and now debates whether the United States should mind the world or focus home front priorities.
Being international policemen is our duty and right
Andy Rooney argues Americans should view world involvement as proper. He asserts the United States must act to aid others, citing Somalia and other interventions, contending cooperation with the United Nations reflects righteousness. He defends foreign policy as in the national and global interest despite criticism.
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United States
Karl Mars
U.S
Vietnam
Iraq
United Nations
Somalia
Frederick appoints Magaha to School Board in Frederick County
Fifty years ago Governor O Conor named Frederick merchant E Paul Magaha a Democrat and Board of Aldermen member to the Frederick County School Board, succeeding Republican Howard R Damuth who retires as board president. Police arrest six teens siphoning gas at a South Market Street station but release them after owners decline to prosecute. Senator Thomas notes a new traffic control light will be installed at the east entrance to the Frederick Towne Mall area to curb accidents. Maryland Lottery draws near with no list of some 3 800 ticket agents awaiting shops.
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Herbert R. O’conor
Frederick Merchant and Board of Aldermen
E. Paul Magaha
Frederick
Pittsburgh
South Market Street
Frank Dorsey
Benjamin Phebus
Harry D. Stup Jr
Edward P. Thomas
Frederick Towne
Thomas Hicks
State Highway Administration
U.S. 40
Charles V. Main
Maryland
Frederick traffic safety call on Golden Mile and signals
Deborah S Harmon urges Frederick officials to crack down on illegal left turns and red light running on U.S. 40 Golden Mile. She cites Hillcrest Drive and Orchard Way Hill Street intersections, notes a cruiser running red, and suggests more patrols and tickets to fund programs. She mentions fast traffic on McCain Drive and calls for enforcement from 5 to 5:30 p.m.
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Frederick Post
Frederick
U.S. 40
Golden Mile
Hillcrest Drive
Orchard Way
Hill Street
Shookstown
Rosemont
McCain Drive
Not Bush After All Says British Official on Clinton Bosnian Plan
C RICHARD BOWERS cites a British official's quip that Clinton is not Bush as Warren Christopher presses a complex European strategy on Bosnia. The remark echoes an old debate line about global leadership and likeness to George Bush.
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Warren Christopher
Clinton
Bush
Christopher
Baker
Shultz
Kissinger
Secretary of
Reader laments misinterpretations of his letter
The writer expresses fatigue at readers misreading his letter about the April 16 quote from Dr Ether. He complains that responses focus on timing of practice rather than the letter’s central point and questions whether readers actually read the content or merely craft moral judgments.
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Maureen Ether
Letters From Readers on Rebellion and Community Issues
Readers discuss a daughter’s pickup times before practice, late orchestra rehearsals, and concerns about drama involvement. Letters criticize gun control arguments and praise Frederick County women’s council efforts. Elizabeth West calls for funding and support for FCCFW programs and services.
Child Support Praise For Frederick County Team
A reader thanks the Frederick County Child Support Division and the State's Attorney's Office for their role in securing parental support for her children. She cites a March 1993 Frederick Post report noting a record $453,974.58 collected from non custodial parents and credits staff including Terry Adams for community impact and family well being.
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Frederick County
Frederick County Department of Social Services
State's Attorney's Office
Frederick Post
State’s Attorney’s Office
Terry Adams
The
State’s Attorney's Office
What we've lost in history week letters to editor
During National Historical Preservation Week May 9 16 the Frederick News Post notes loss of history and beauty and invites letters to the editor addressed to The Frederick News-Post at 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 27705 and to telefax at 662 8299 ARTHUR STINE Fells Point signs off with reader mail instructions
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Frederick News-Post
Patrick St
P.O
Frederick
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