Frederick 1993 Election Returns Cook Up Continuity and Fresh Faces
Frederick city voters kept incumbents in place with aldermen Fran Baker Jon Kreissig Sally Murphy re elected and James Grimes promoted to mayor. Newcomers Meta Nash and Joe Baldi join council while two vacancies open. Voters praise past work and encourage new trails with guidance from veterans.
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Frederick City
James Grimes
Fran Baker
Jon Kreissig
Sally Murphy
Ship of State
Grimes
Meta Nash
Joe Baldi
Salary dispute over FCPS job compared to county role
Harold K Keller Jr. addresses The News Post editorial on his FCPS salary history. He argues the FCPS budget and purchasing duties, 22 vs 2 employees, and a 2600 position total created far higher workload and different responsibilities than his county job. He urges fair, unbiased comparisons using regional boards of education surveys and notes open-door policy for inquiries to both offices.
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News- Post
Frederick County Public School System
FCPS
FOPS
News-Post
Maryland
Wuludi’s
Boards of Education
Delo
Damascus Youth Football Parents Claim Age Violation
A Damascus Cougars Junior Varsity parent alleges age misregistration of a 12 year old player in Mountain Valley Youth Football League. The error went undetected through weigh-ins and rosters, leading to forfeits after the FSK director uncovered the discrepancy and coaching taunts followed.
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Damascus Cougars
Mountain Valley
Damascus Sports Association
Mount Airy
DSA
FSK
Dave Crowe
Middletown
Boonsboro
MVYFL ruling against Damascus sparks fairness debate
Stephen T. King of Damascus condemns a league vote that forfeits Damascus's first four games over an ineligible player. He argues the bylaws require separate appeals and accuses the MVYFL of violating its rules, with prior chaos and vendetta motives influencing the decision. King calls for top-level house cleaning and impartial enforcement.
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Middletown
MVYFL
Damascus
City Opera House lease extends amid new offer
A.B. Collinus proposed to pay more for city opera house rental and install air conditioning at no city cost. The Board of Aldermen approved the lease 7 to 3 after Warner Brothers representatives presented the new terms. Mayor Giltinger signed the lease extending through Sept 30, 1950. Additionally, Rev. S. A. Kipe announced restoration work at Crampton's Gap for a church youth camp and old folks home. County officials debated locating a 120 bed intermediate care facility on a cornfield near Montevue Lane. A Fredrick Community College study panel completed its first meeting and issued resolutions to examine college administration and trustee processes.
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A.B. Collinus
Hugh V. Gittinger
Board of Aldermen
City Opera House
Emmett R. Bowlus
Charles W. Stup
Collinus
A. Julian Brylawski
W. Clinton McSherry
Warner Brothers
Giltinger
S.A. Kipe
Gapland
Corporation of the Church of God
Maryland
Virginia
Crampton's Gap
George Alfred Townsend
Kipe
John A Derr
Lawrence A. Dorsey
Montevue Lane
Montevue Home
Donald L. Lewis
Frederick Community College
Schoool
Arguments on police pursuits policy and public safety
A veteran officer counters Russell Eisenberg's letter on high speed chases. Most pursuits stem from minor offenses and rarely involve serious criminals. many chases risk injury with little gain. Professionals weigh policy with citizen support and analyse outcomes before acting to protect the community.
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Russell Eisenberg
Eisenberg
International Association of Chiefs of Police
NASCAR broadcasts expand on Classic Hits 1450 AM
Frederick county's Classic Hit's 1450 AM in Thurmont launched NASCAR radio in 1989, now entering its sixth year of full coverage. The station serves southern Pennsylvania and reaches from Gettysburg to north of Gaithersburg, offering a 10 month per year schedule of NASCAR events while others cover Redskins, Orioles, and Frederick Keys.
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Frederick
Thurmont
Frederick County
Pennsylvania
Gettysburg
Gaithersburg
NASCAR radio program boosts Frederick coverage plan
A Frederick radio outlet celebrates exclusive NASCAR programming on Classic Hits 1450 AM, detailing a year round schedule including Daytona 500 coverage, Busch Grand National races, World of Racing, NASCAR Today, and nightly shows. The letter endorses expanded local NASCAR coverage while criticizing government welfare and urging self reliance. Catherine M. Ditman Mount Airy signs off.
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Nascar
Frederick
Frederick County
World of Racing
Nascar Today
Busch
Eli Gold
Nascar Country
New York
Readers Digest October 1993 exposes moral threat says mothers guard sons
Myra Wilson of Frederick warns readers that readers digest pages 71 and 72 reveal names of Americans involved with the organization NAMBLA. She condemns it as sexual abuse and urges mothers and fathers to protect their sons, calling the group a devil that walks among us.
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Nambla
Freedom and individual responsibility in American society
The text questions the true meaning of freedom for Americans, arguing that real freedom requires personal responsibility, risk taking, and sustained effort without reliance on government safety nets. It notes that rewards are not always visible and that life is not fair, emphasizing the tension between societal good and individual welfare.
Liberty and Responsibility of Freedom in America
The speaker asserts liberty comes with a duty to defend democracy. Without vigilance against threats from any nation or source, freedom could be lost, leaving America hollow. The message, attributed to Robert E Kennedy, weighs the stakes of preserving democratic rights for the nation.
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America
How to Write Letters to the Editor in Frederick MO Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters to the editor with author name phone and address for verification. Do not publish poetry or letters addressed to others. mail to P O Box 578 Frederick MO 21705 or call 62-8299 for relaxation.
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CMW
Tne
Plaase
Frederick Mews-Post
P.O
Frederick, MO
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Fruhsday
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Amniorea
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MYYFL
Nam Arnidds
Frech
Stephen King
Slaar
Simnle
Stephen T. King
Inc
M. Todd Rude Frederick
Chuck Walmer
Thurtmont
Government
Catherine M. Ditman
Niamaria Anne Punt LN
Myra Wilson Frederick
Liberty
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