Bartlett Wins Big in 6th District Congress Race
The front page chronicles Roscoe Bartlett’s decisive victory over Democrat Tom Hattery for the Maryland 6th District seat. Bartlett swept Frederick County and most counties, aided by a conservative, community-focused platform and backlash against Hattery’s PAC spending, while the Byron voters shifted support.
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Bartlett
Roscoe Bartlett
Tom Hattery
Dr. Bartlett
Mr. Hattery
Maryland House of Delegates
House of Representatives
Beverly Byron
Frederick County
Washington County
Carroll County
Garrett County
Allegany County
Hattery
Howard County
George Bush
Byron
Mrs. Byron
Gambling ordinance fuels debate in Frederick County
M Mick Mastring reports mixed views on a new Frederick County gambling ordinance. Fire departments and other charities applaud potential revenue for emergency services while bar owners fear reduced profits. Debate centers on tip jar payouts, with critics saying the measure benefits tavern owners and non profits alike, while some groups seek non profit status clarification. The controversy raises questions about government role and election influence.
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Frederick County
Bruce Reeder
Pro Wink Velslie
Mick Mastring
Arites
Fredetacz
Conservatives Strength Remains After Election Disaster
The piece argues the Republican Party remains strong despite a presidential loss. It notes voters were fatigued with Bush, avoided liberal labels, and chose Clinton hoping for economy gains without a liberal mandate. It highlights Clinton faces a powerful organized conservative opposition at inauguration.
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Republican Party
George Bush
Clinton
New Democratic Party
Bush
Perot
Rusher on the Conservative Rise and Bush’s Record
William Rusher surveys the growth of the conservative movement from its 1976 infancy to a dominant force with think tanks, funding, and training. He credits Reagan era gains, criticizes Bush’s compromises, and notes the GOP remains the vehicle for conservative aims as the 1996 race looms.
Meachum’s Hitler comparison duels with Perot criticism
A reader objects to Roy Meachum likening Ross Perot to Adolf Hitler, calling the analogy offensive and unfounded. The letter argues Meachum relies on temperament and trivial traits like height and ear size, implying dangerous, biased reasoning that the media unfairly highlights as campaign honesty.
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Roy Meachum
Ross Perot
Adolph Hitler
Meachum
Perot
Hitler
Milk rationing urged to avert shortages in Baltimore
Fifty years ago on November 5 1942 Philip Turner of the Maryland Farm Bureau and Dr RW Shermantine of Maryland Cooperative Milk Producers said milk must be rationed and price ceilings raised to avoid a serious shortage as dairy farmers quit for war wages. Also notes city sanitation issues and a fatal plane crash near Frederick County, plus 1972 ribbon cutting at Metropolitan Federal Frederick office and complaints over political propaganda in mailboxes. The proposed Frederick floodplain ordinance faced scrutiny over a new development amendment for lands in the annual floodplain.
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Philip Turner
Maryland Farm Bureau
RW. Shermantine
Maryland, Cooperative Milk Producers Inc
Baltimore
Frederick
E. Paul Magaha
John A. Derr
Metropolitan Federal Savings and Loan Association
New Frederick
U.S. 40
Grove Road
Jessie Hilderbrand
Metropolitan Federal
City of
Mr. Frebert
God
Hahn
Maryland Department of Transportation
Attorneys Flaunt Cash and Deception in Divorce Court
A tough rant targets Frederick County lawyers accused of harming families, exploiting divorce cases, and profiting from legal proceedings. The speaker argues against greed and calls out alleged discrimination and lack of mercy in the justice system, naming Charles Lee Frederick as a figure of grievance.
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Fredenck County
FDA warns of dangerous interaction between Seldane and erythromycin
The FDA warns that taking Seldane with erythromycin can cause a serious or fatal drug reaction, alarming thousands of patients and prompting pharmacists to advise caution. The notice stresses medical guidance and patient awareness amid potential asthma control concerns.
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FDA
Drug safety warnings and personal dedications from readers
Letters discuss drug interactions including quinolones and antidepressants with non prescription meds, urge pharmacist checks, and note fatalities from aspirin with blood thinners and dextomethorphan with MAOIs. The writer attributes restraint by divine providence in a vehicle accident and appeals for official reports to be shared with families. Robert C. Butler.
Wayne Frebert’s Safety Record Questioned After Trucker Death
The News-Post coverage of Wayne Frebert’s death in a gasoline-truck explosion on the 1 270 Spur prompts scrutiny of police and trucking reports. Memorials and Hahn Transportation notes praise Frebert’s exceptional safety history while questions linger about possible speeding or mechanical throttle issues.
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News-Post
Wayne Frebert
Morning Post
Frebert
Evening Newsa
Hahn Transportation
No poor care at Health Care Center
Carolyn Holter, president of the Resident Council, defends Frederick Health Care Center in a letter protesting biased reporting. She asserts residents feel at home, care is investigated promptly, and disputes the article’s portrayal of poor care.
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Frederick Health Care Center
Carolyn Holter
Banks face gun control debate after Randallstown shootout
A letter by Robert W. Carey urges banks to install bulletproof glass for teller safety following the shooting of four women at Farmers Bank in Randallstown. He argues for stronger gun control and warns that security measures must come before other concerns, asking the banking establishment to prioritize employee protection.
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Farmers’ Bank
Randallstown
U.S
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