Maryland enacts two new laws on sex crimes and gun safety
Editorial notes Maryland laws expanding penalties for drugged sexual assault and gun safety measures. Rape law sets up to one year jail and 1500 dollar fine. drugs like GHB Rohypnol trigger consent concerns. Gun safety act includes trigger locks and ballistics data. Legislature signals possible future changes in 2001 and 2003. Public input urged ahead of next session.
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Maryland
Parris Glendening
General Assembly
Thoughts on the 2000 election and media impact
The passage reflects partisan views on the 2000 election, noting Republican advantages and the media’s role in swing states like Florida. It claims debates and polls shaped viewer perceptions, with Bush gaining visibility while media announcements influenced outcomes.
Rusher condemns media over Gore Ida vote bias
The statement accuses the media of premature Gore victory projection in Ida and warns of potential election fraud. It criticizes media hysteria around Ralph Nader's vote, citing impact on Gore in 2004, while praising a Republican Senate candidate as formidable but destined to lose nationally.
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Mr. Gore
Ida
Ralph Nader
Senate
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Brunswick Bicentennial Weekend Opens With Memorial
Citizens and officials gathered at St John Catholic Cemetery in Frederick to honor Luther Smith, a Brunswick founder, as Brunswick’s Bicentennial Weekend began. Mayor Roo Young noted Frederick’s population at 27,000, 2,000 under the Census figure, with revenue sharing and federal programs affecting city funds for the coming decade.
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Brunswick
St. John Catholic Cemetery
Frederick
Luther Smith
Roo Young Hal
Rng
Frederick City
Census Bureau
Voter Lines Reported Long at Local Polling Places
A reader describes record turnout and lengthy lines at Jefferson Raritan Community Center on November 7. Lines were divided alphabetically A-F G-L M-R and -Z, with A-F voters 22nd in line and workers overwhelmed in places. The observer notes similar delays at Monocacy Middle and warns of crowded lines affecting the voting experience.
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Jefferson Raritan Community Center
Abolish the Electoral College plea from Christina Craver
A letter from Christina Craver of Frederick urges abolishing the Electoral College. She questions the relevance of individual votes and calls for a direct vote for the president, framing the issue as the voice of the people.
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Voice of the People
Voter Denial Claim Over Phone Verification Delays
Alan B Smith cites Frederick and Montgomery County voters impacted by poll verification delays. He notes his wife, registered in Montgomery County, was denied voting because Frederick printouts did not show her name and phone lines could not verify standing. He argues this undermines American right to vote.
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Frederick
Frederick County
MIVA
Montgomery County
America
Unclear Frederick Area Problems Prompt Community Debate
A collection of described issues in the Frederick area touches race relations teacher work days and parent conferences along with community facilities. The text references water concerns and plans for a regional center, but details are fragmented and not clearly connected to a single event or outcome.
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Frederick
Arta Ide Nuional
Letters: a reader reflects on county life and public issues
The letter discusses shared civic concerns and invites readers to reflect. It mentions watching, listening, and spending a few hours in community reflection, noting the value of newspaper coverage and local engagement. The writer signs as Ziolrowski.
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Mes- Lee
Sensitivity in HDC rules and school concerns discussed
A reader letters note calls for careful revision of district guidelines and procedures to consider all affected citizens. The writer mentions participation as a private citizen, concerns over training time, parent teacher conferences, and the need for clarity on school calendars and holidays.
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HISC
Inteb
Hope for Gravante and lacrosse community wish speedy recovery
The note express hope for Gravante's speedy recovery and praises his dedication to lacrosse across ages. It notes his time with players and his reputation as a counselor, sending best wishes to Tom and Doris Sullivan of Kailua Hawaii.
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Sarena Geos
Tom
Hillcrest Elementary Student Responds to Newspaper Letter
A Hillcrest Elementary student quotes a teacher letter about school closures and calls for focusing on others. The student, identified as STEPHANIE NELSON, voices support for teachers and acknowledges the challenges of meeting schedules and meetings.
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Hillcrest
Basas
Inere
Edmonds statement sparks criticism over authority and misuse
A fragmented note references Edmonds and Lisa Sewell amid a discussion of authority, misuse, and personal statements. The passage implies critique of a chief figure and questions responsibility for a prior remark affecting Ms Seelee.
Cascade toll line notice from Py Fayer Biller
A terse posting from Py FAYER of Cascade Biller notes a 416 prefix telephone contact. The message requests turning a line off and on and mentions a toll to reach the contact. The fragmentary notice lacks clear dates or actions beyond the phone line instruction.
School cancels day for event attendance in Dale County
A response letter explains that the Oct 20 notice about taking days off was misinterpreted. It states no districtwide holiday was declared for all Dale County Schools. only some students in a specific organization were excused to attend the event, and the rest of the school remained in session.
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Susan Leftwich
Caty Shetton
Fredrick
Dale County
Alabama
Schools miss beat on hiring teachers in Frederick
Readable lines show schools failed to hire teachers in Frederick, leaving openings unresolved. The item notes ongoing vacancies and district hiring challenges impacting classroom staffing.
No metaphor A simile is not a metaphor
A fragment from a reader letter page discusses the distinction between similes and metaphors and urges a different tone for letters to the editor. It mentions The News-Post and Frederich News-Post with postal and contact details. The text includes garbled phrases and stray words, but centers on letters to the editor and contact information.
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News-Post
John McCundy
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