Growth fears in Frederick County echo Gaithersburg envy
Residents of Walkersville Libertytown and surrounding areas voice fatigue with rapid development. They warn against becoming another Montgomery County style growth, urging a county wide moratorium and potential referendum on development. Experts note a boom after recession years and compare 1994 projections with the mid 1980s.
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Walkersville
Gaithersburg
Libertytown
Frederick County
Montgomery County
Clyde Berger Jr
Local gains mark Frederick County in Maryland election
In Frederick County Maryland the election produced a GOP tilt with Winchester Hall and most county board seats shifting to Republicans. Longtime comptroller Louis Goldstein lost to a Republican challenger while Roscoe Bartlett defeated Paul Muldowney 2 to 1. Local party strength, Bush era trends, and non home rule dynamics shaped results. District delegates Anita Stup and Louise Snodgrass benefited from Republican momentum as Tim Ferguson won the state Senate race.
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U.S
Tip” O’neill
Frederick County
Louis Goldstein
Roscoe Bartlett
Baltimore
Sun
Paul Muldowney
Frederick
General Assembly
Winchester Hall
Bruce Reeder
Tommy Dorsey
Carl Harbaugh
Tim May
Orphans’ Court
O'Neill
George Bush
Ellen Sauerbrey
Goldstein
Dr. Bartlett
Hagerstown
The
Tom Hattery
Anita Stup
Annapolis
State Senate
Jack Derr
Charles Luttrell
Tim Ferguson
George Littrell
Carroll County
George
Clinton Faces Security Risks After White House Attacks
After a kamikaze crash and gunfire at the White House, President Clinton retains public duties and rejects shutdowns. He supports free movement and crowds, while advisors study tougher security measures including possible bulletproof fencing and reinforced barriers. Public concern over safety remains high.
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Clinton
Pennsylvania Avenue
White House
Treasury
Lloyd Bentsen
Clinton's fragile security and the White House risk
Ann McFeatters notes the president's vulnerability to attack amid crowded outings and the tension seen in agents. She recalls past presidential shootings, explains the Secret Service cannot order actions, and predicts a blue ribbon panel will urge improvements kept secret. Clinton values one on one contact despite dangers.
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John F. Kennedy
Ronald Reagan
Secret Service
White House
Clinton
Potomac River
U.S
Ann McFeathers
Scripps Howard News Service
Jug Bridge near Frederick opens after lengthy build
The new Jug Bridge over the Monocacy River on U.S. 40 east of Frederick, completed in about 32 months despite floods and material shortages, opens to traffic with ceremony. Montgomery Charter Committee says it will keep opposing a charter form of government despite a recent election defeat. A Frederick wholesaler notes a 30 day sugar shortage due to manufacturing slows and shipping curtailment, with improvements expected in late November. Old Lime Kiln Road bridge collapses under a truck load. driver Notnagel uninjured. Myersville officials authorize compromise after a petition seeks lighter penalties for a vicious dog. Potomac Edison official says 60 day coal stock could cover an imminent IWW strike if short.
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Monocacy River
U.S. 40
Frederick
New York
Roddy Road
Emil R. Notnagel
Death of Leslie Wiles Lone Violin Maker Remembered
Edward I Campbell reflects on the life of Leslie Pete Wiles a self taught violin maker and true gentleman who died after living over 90 years His crafted violins are praised for sweet and powerful tones and a 1956 instrument stands favorably with Italian classics His work not fully recognized in his lifetime and he will be missed by friends and students Frederick A regretful tribute
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Leslie “Pete” Wiles
Respect for the past in Frederick County development debate
A reader criticizes growth and the Confederate flag debate, cites the Sept 7 approval of a 437 home development on 187 acres in New Market and Sue Ann Yingling's remark. They note David Gray’s lone dissent, lament eroded historic sites like Wormans Mill Walkersville and warn of westward changes.
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New Market
Sue Ann Yingling
David Gray
Russ Hodge
Frederick
Frederick County
Wormans Mill
Ceresville
Walkersville
Montgomery County Preservation Plea Against Development
Letter writer accuses developers of bulldozing cemeteries and historic sites for housing and shopping growth. They urge officials to act, defend ancestors, and critique a $600 salary increase for research technicians at FCRDC as fair and necessary, defending NCI support and stressing the importance of technicians to biomedical research.
Techs deserve higher wages says NCI wage debate
The Frederick News-Post front page piece cites National Cancer Institute contract manager John Eaton questioning wage figures in the NCI back pay case. Eaton notes a 59.7 percent proposed rise from $9.23 hourly to $14.68 but omits base details and industry comparisons for research technicians.
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Frederick News-Post
NCI
National Cancer Institute
John Eaton
Eaton
Frederick Cancer Research and Development Center
FCRDC
Lewistown sewage plant fight stalls progress or profit
Thurmont resident William B. Bruchey laments Lewistown sewage plant plans as county officials align with a builder. He warns taxpayers and farmers along Fishing Creek that polluted water will harm livestock, aquatic life, and rock beds, arguing money and progress win.
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Lewistown
Fishing Creek
William B. Bruchey
Thurmont
Letters to the Editor policy at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters to the editor and asks writers to include name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume not all letters are published and some are edited for space and taste. Letters should be mailed to Letters to the Editor The Frederick News Post 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705.
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Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick St
P.O
Frederick
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