Tobacco showdowns spark a public relations campaign
The FDA seeks to classify nicotine as a drug prompting tobacco firms to present themselves as responsible. Philip Morris and UST push limits on sales to minors in exchange for dropping FDA regulation while CTFK warns of ongoing marketing to youth. Health groups like the ALA and ACS back tighter controls.
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Food & Drug Administration
Philip Morris
UST
Food and Drug Administration
Tobacco Company
Tobacco
Tobacco Companies
Campaign For
American Lung Association
American Heart Association
American Cancer Society
American Medical Association
American Academy of Pediatrics
National Association of Elementary School Principals
National Association of Secondary School Principals
Budget debate prompts call for responsible funding in Frederick
A Frederick County teacher argues that budget requests for education should be funded with careful arithmetic and civility. He questions why a 100 percent price increase at The Frederick News-Post is criticized while a 6 percent education budget rise is defended. He urges commissioners to balance essential teaching goals with practical costs and to model constructive community dialogue.
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Fredenck News Post
Fredenck Counts Board
Educat
Eda
Onal Funas
BOF
Frederick News-Post
Frederick County
Iis
Mark Hoke
Hoke
Ir Hoke
Duscus
Frederick Top
Droneburg
Andrew Marsh
Fire and Rescue Services
Public Safety Directors
Fire Service
Reinstatement urged for longtime MARC coach Betty Jenkins
Tina Gregg argues Betty Jenkins, a long time MARC member and coach, was unfairly dismissed by the Mount Airy Recreation Council. She contends due process was ignored and calls for Betty to be reinstated in good standing, citing widespread parent support and a May 6 testimony session.
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Mt. Aligeration Council
Betty Jenkins
Betty
Recreation Council
Mount Airy Recreation Come
Marc
Tina Gregg
Airy
Auction raises over four thousand five hundred for POW camp salvage
A large crowd paid more than $4,500 at auction for buildings and materials salvaged from the former prisoner of war camp west of Frederick. Proceeds beat expectations of the Frederick Co-Op Association, which liquidated the project and planned site restoration.
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Frederick
Shouldn’t take welfare if not needed says Frederick resident
Donna Stowers of Frederick argues against welfare abuse while supporting assistance for those who need it. She cites people with children who do not work, roommates abusing benefits, and funding for college as wrong when many workers struggle. She says Social Services does not address her complaints and urges able-bodied individuals to work.
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Social Services
New brush truck request for Frederick County
Independent Hose Company seeks about 600000 to buy a Humvee based brush truck funded by the county government. The front page notes winter blizzard hardships and prior purchases including a 200 gallon tanker and engine, with ambulance calls and snow removal challenges cited.
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Avecen
Paps
Independent
Frederick County
Ser
Wits Innether
Certire Coat
Utah
Oigteins
Wits
Letter writers critique fire service spending and Nazi history
Community members discuss county fire and rescue funding and equipment while criticizing public officials. References to Hoke and Droneburg contrast with praise for service. a former professor notes postwar gun confiscations. Kathryn Ruud signs off from Middletown.
Alarming praise by congressman for Gun Owners leader
Congressman Roscoe Bartlett publicly lauds Larry Pratt founder of Gun Owners of America as a top constitutional scholar despite Pratt’s ties to white supremacist and fringe groups. The piece notes Pratt’s advocacy for arming citizens and opposing gun background checks, with references to Churchill and military historians.
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Roscoe Bartlett
Larry Pratt
Group
Gun Owners of America
Rep. Bartlett
Mr. Pratt
Pratt
Montana
Winston Churchill
William Shires
Robert Leckve
John Keegan
Unjust Labor Union Link Questioned By Rep Bartlett
Mary Poscover defends unions against Rep Roscoe Bartlett s claim linking them to the Mafia. She calls the comparison unjust noting unions dates from the 1830s and their role in reducing work hours improving safety and protecting workers. She urges Bartlett to apologize.
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Roscoe Bartlett
Fer
Rep. Bartlett
Maryland
Rep Bartlett
Letters to the Editor The Frederick News
The Frederick News invites readers to send letters with name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume the paper cannot guarantee publication. Letters should be addressed to The Frederick News 220 E Patrick Street Frederick MD or call 662-8299 to submit.
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Frederick News
Badtess Betes
E. Patek Sro
Trederick
Telehar
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Lewistown
Richard Anthony
Middletown
Edward 8. Delaplaine
Anthony Lewis
Paul Crum
George Nicholson
Frederick Parks and Recreation
Rose Hill Carriage Museum
Julien P.delphey
Rose Hill Manor
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Scott A. Morgan Frederick
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Mary Poscover
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