Maryland Governor seeks public input on 65 mph speed plan
Frederick County readers are urged to weigh in on raising interstate speed limits to 65 mph for portions of I 270 I 70. Gov Schaefer will hold a May 21 public hearing in Annapolis to hear pro and con views as lawmakers debate the proposal.
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Spotlight on Hattery as Byron Again Faces Run
Roy Meachum notes Thomas Hattery pursues a return to politics as Congresswoman Beverly Byron contemplates another race. Hattery, once a Maryland delegate, built power in Annapolis while courting PAC money and populist support. Byron signals ongoing interest in challenging her seat amid reports of other Democratic rivals.
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Wall Street FDA ties loom in insider trading probe
Federal grand jury in Baltimore eyes possible collusion between FDA officials and Wall Street in drug approvals. Evidence spans internal emails, trash can finds, and testimony from 13 FDA staff and 5 private individuals. Subpoenas target connections with firms including Stockbuster Partners and Stockbridge Partners.
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Notable Visitors and May Day Celebrations in Frederick
Fifty years ago Warren Wright owner of the Whirlaway champion visited Frederick with Don Ameche and family guests of Glade Valley Farms owners in Walkersville. Hood College May Day ended with a patriotic pageant United We Stand and Natalie Townsend crowned May Queen. County commissioners consider asking Gov O Connor to veto or defer dog licensing bill pending study, unhappy with section assigning general enforcement to local authorities.
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Frederick County officials approve jail and cook salaries hike
County Sheriff Baumgartner authorized raises for a jail deputy from 4578 to 5034 dollars and the head cook from 4576 to 4805 dollars. Firefighters battled a three hour fire that destroyed a barn on the Independent Order of Odd Fellows farm on North Market Street with 500 bales of hay inside and an estimated 5900 dollars in damage. Fire officials suspect arson. Senator Mathias introduced legislation to force the federal repayment of a 200000 dollar Civil War ransom paid to General Jubal Early in 1864 with 4 percent interest. Lions Club and workshop representatives toured new printing facilities funded by an 1800 dollar donation to expand training.
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Get Involved Register to Vote Board of Directors Message
A call to action promotes voter registration and outlines the idea of joining the board of directors of the United States. It urges readers to credentials, fill forms, and await a voter registration card, presenting a vivid, inspirational tone attributed to John Norman Frederick.
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Homelessness and community response
The essay discusses homelessness as a societal issue and notes efforts by volunteers, churches, and food banks. It cites that 37 percent of the homeless population are families and 16 percent avoid shelters due to standards or conditions. The author urges broad help to reduce homelessness.
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Stand for the Homeless Addressing Public Misconceptions
A speaker insists the homeless are not drunken wanderers but individuals in need. The passage calls for a moral and civic stand to recognize homeless people, including elderly individuals pushing shopping carts, and challenges stereotyped images.
Community letters discuss homelessness and land use
The letter argues homelessness affects all ages with 28 percent on streets due to unemployment, 24 percent from eviction, and 16 percent from domestic violence. It praises Frederick Community Center and urges local help while debating 1990s land use policy and Maryland growth trends. Ronald M. Kreitner Baltimore.
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Prayer and God’s answers in Rooney letter
Jeff Hudson, Walkersville, Virginia, reflects on Andy Rooney’s question about prayer. He argues that God answers prayers when conditions are met and believers pray sincerely, while noting that prayers for selfish ends or without faith may go unanswered. He cites personal experience and Bible teaching to affirm maintained faith and ongoing prayer for God’s purposes.
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