End of trial brings community warning and hope for youth help
The piece reflects on Ben Garris's murder case, urging a long sentence and noting death penalty risk. It expresses relief at trial's end, sympathy for the victim's family, and calls for positive youth guidance to prevent crime. It stresses life without parole as a gift and advocates responsible adult action.
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Ben Garris
Garris
Baltimore County
Maryland
Baltimore City
Sharon Edwards
Roscoe Bartlett critiques minimum wage impact hoax
Roscoe Bartlett argues against raising the minimum wage, citing economists and studies to claim job losses would follow. He asserts the measure would harm youth and the least educated, and urges readers to question the policy as a path to opportunity.
Minimum wage studies spar with political claims
The article notes debates over raising the minimum wage to 5.15 or 8.05, with Democrats citing studies and economists in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It finds no evidence that higher wages reduce employment, except for one case where higher pay correlated with more earnings, and mentions Cranford in Frederick as a district reference.
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Frederick News-Post
James Buchanan
Buchanan
Merton Miller
Joseph Stiglitz
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White House
Congress
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New Jersey
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Eco
Flat tax would cut home marketing tool
A reader argues against Rep. Dick Armey’s 17 percent flat tax, citing Treasury figures that it would raise less revenue than current law, raise taxes for many, and erode housing incentives by eliminating mortgage and property tax deductions. The letter urges preserving home ownership while pursuing a simpler tax code, from Jenny Hartman of the Frederick County Association of Realtors.
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Frederick News-Post
Dick Armey
Rtexas
Armey
U.S. Treasury Department
Treasury Department
DRU McGraw-Hill
Former Miss Emily Robinson joins husband in Thurmont
A family wedding tale moves through 1944 as Miss Emily Robinson wed Charles Yingling in December while he served with the Army MP. Also, John R. Colin welcomes Christine Dolin and their daughter Lynn as they arrive with 610 war brides in New York aboard the S S Willard Holbrook, marking postwar migration.
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Emily Robinson
Teddington
England
Charles Yingling
Thurmont
Mr. Yingling
John RB. Colin
Frederick
America
Christine Dolin
Lynn
Too bright McDonald's lights glare in New Market
Eric Olson from Mount Airy complains that the McDonald’s in the New Market area uses flood lights far brighter than nearby lighting, causing eye strain at night, glare for drivers, and light pollution that obscures stars. He urges reducing brightness.
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New Market
McDonald's
Moss Challenge Sparks Debate Over Neighborhood Drug Use
William Moss faces threats as he advocates for a drug-free neighborhood in Frederick. Residents claim rights clash with public safety, leaving Moss feeling isolated while seeking to reclaim his area.
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William Moss
Spineless neighbors hurt neighborhood battle for block safety
A resident recalls fighting drug dealers on West Seventh Street four years ago, describing fear and crime that kept neighbors indoors. He criticizes others who did not stand up, noting a bar closure and ongoing threats while William Moss leads a larger effort.
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Lam
William Moss
West Seventh Street
Thad
Letters discuss crime, politics, and community issues in Frederick
A reader letter outlines crime strategies including working with Drug Task Force, recording license plates and dealer/user dynamics, and calls for stiffer laws. It argues population growth drives traffic, school crowding, and police needs, supports higher impact fees, education, parental involvement, and lightly endorses the Democratic Party while urging voter consideration.
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Moss
Drug Task Force
Frederick
Frederick County
Democratic Party
Andrew Jackson
Why I am a Democrat Why I am a Democrat
A Frederick County Democratic Central Committee member argues the party’s down slide stems from perceived tax and government spending issues. He cites Democratic efforts for elderly care youth opportunities and equal treatment, urging budget balance and tax relief for workers while urging cross party accountability.
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Frederick
Democratic Party
DWI Motor Vehicle Homicide Case Involves Carolyn Hall
Kenneth E Wars writes about the June 2 1995 fatal crash in which Edward J Yanoski admitted to homicide by a motor vehicle while intoxicated after colliding with Carolyn P Hall and injuring her daughter. He questions whether justice is served and urges careful handling of the case.
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DWI
Carolyn P. Hall
Letters to the Frederick Mews-Post address policy
The Frederick News-Post invites letters with name address and phone for verification, warns not all letters will be published due to space and volume, and notes that poetry religious offerings and some ads are not published. Address letters to Letters 49 at 3 E Patrick St Frederick MD or call 562-8209.
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Frederick Maren
Patrick St
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