Frederick and Singapore high schools win Blue Ribbon status
Frederick and Singapore high schools are named Blue Ribbon schools, part of a national recognition for top education. The event highlights Frederick County's strong teachers, administration, and parental support, with county schools scoring highly on Maryland's School Performance Assessment Program, ranking among Maryland’s best systems.
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Frederick
Singapore
Maryland
Frederick County
US Department of Education
Pinning tails From any angle in Maryland politics
Maryland politics turns to a wide open 1990s race as Speaker Clayton Mitchell resigns while Rep Helen Delich Bentley jumps into the gubernatorial contest. Bentley faces Ellen Sauerbrey and Bill Shepard in a crowded GOP primary, with dynamics shaped by Schaefer and statewide power plays.
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Maryland
Clayton Mitchell
Helen Delich Bentley
Bentley
Wiliam Donald Schaefer
Lowie Gore
Larry Hogan
Ellen Sauerbrey
Bill Shepard
Sauerbrey
Shepard
Pakad
Montgomery County
Potomac
Tus
Montgomery
Allegany
Baltimore
Weckend
Lobbying remains fertile for ex lawmakers in Washington
Former congressman Marty Russo, who spent 17 years in office and now works for Cassidy and Associates, has given more than 27 000 to members and candidates in early 1993. Critics say contributions, while legal, help former officials stay influential despite a one year lobbying ban, fueling a revolving door in Capitol Hill.
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Washington
Russo
Cassidy and Associates
Congress
Publi
Capital Hill
Former lawmakers swap power for lobbying access
The report notes how Russo and other former lawmakers embed in the Capitol Hill network, giving cash to current members and moving into lobbying roles. Public Citizen counts dozens of ex members joining firms like Winston & Strawn, Winburn & Jenkins, raising concerns despite a five year contact ban proposal.
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D-Il
Sam Gibbons
Fila
Corrdors of
Public Citizen
Congress
Denis Eckart
Ohio
Beryl Anthony
D-Ark
Winston & Strawn
Chicago
AEE Teoteng Teas
Urd
Ed Jenkins
John Winburnn
Winburn & Jenkins
Letters on TV Quality Reflect Frustration with Programs
The writer vents frustration at current television, noting dull options and frequent news scenes of rape, sex, and shootings. He mentions muting such content, and that he wrote to Senators Mikulski and Sarbanes about improving quality. He also says he prefers reading a food book and watches TV rarely.
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Frazie
Moore
Nielsen
Mikulski and
Sarbanes
Bartlett Proponent of Free Trade Faces Re-election Pressure
In a letter to the editor Edward I Swanson of Frederick argues that a representative elected for two years faces pressure for short term votes. He praises Mr Bartlett as a proponent of free trade and urges bolder, bolder stands for a tighter cause to gain respect and secure reelection, urging action.
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House of Representatives
Bartlett
NAFTA Debate Reflections From Readers Across Town
A collective letter to the editor traces NAFTA's impact on jobs and industry, arguing for American competitiveness. It cites manufacturing losses, the need for skill updates, and the political weighing of Congress against public input, ending with signatures from TOM FAULK and RITA DOWNEY in Thurmont.
Picture by Dorothy Whitmarsh portrays local soldier wedding
A 1943 novelty picture shows Dorothy C F Whitmarsh at 32 Nunhead Green London with caption To wed local soldier. She is engaged to Pvt Melvin A Carbaugh Jr son of Mr and Mrs Melvin A Carbaugh of Frederick. The wedding is planned near Christmas as the couple prepare for marriage. Meanwhile Bartgis, local custodian of fire fighting equipment, works with OCD to distribute five non mobile pumpers to Frederick volunteer companies for auxiliary fire protection against air raids. A Virginia man is arrested for drunkenness after four hours at the bus terminal drinking a makeshift mix of oranges and spirits.
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Dorothy CF Whitmarsh
Nunhead Green
London
England
Melvin A Carbaugh Jr
Melvin A Carbaugh
All Saints St. Frederick
Bartgis Storm
National Office of Civilian Defense
OCD
Alton Bennett
Frederick
Virginia
Damage estimate tops fifty thousand after Hallside building collapse
November 17 1973 damage in excess of 50000 was reported when a section of Hallside Motor Corp Inc building at Evergreen Point collapsed. Roy C Romsburg owner of the used car lot and state inspection center said no one was injured as the building settled and occupants ran outside. Frederick County Planning Commission spent half an hour debating Lake Singanore sewer capacity and approved 325 more lots with minimal discussion. Christopher Custer Frederick Toyota dealer noted rising interest in small cars with good gas mileage and said thirty eight people visited yesterday seeking to exit larger vehicles, calling it the tip of an iceberg and predicting the big car era is over.
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Hallside Motor Corp Inc
Evergreen Point
Roy C Romsburg
Frederick County Planning Commission
Lake Singanore
Christopher Custer
Frederick
Toyota
Bartlett urged to back NAFTA amid leadership debate
The letter defends decisive congressional leadership on NAFTA arguing the global economy demands action now. It rebuts opposition as fear tactics and urges unity with Mexico American unions to strengthen trade ties, claiming a vote against NAFTA would hinder future economic policy.
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Bartlett
NAFTA
Kennedy
Oo Usternational
Wendell Wilkie
America
Epccoy Ces
Mexico
Belive
NAFTA Debate Stirs Uproar Over Jobs and Trade Policy
The public discussion on NAFTA intensifies as critics warn of job losses while advocates claim expanded exports to Mexico and Canada will boost high wage employment. The piece cites unions, government taxes, and credit policies as contributing factors to U.S. manufacturing shifts.
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America
NAFTA
Mexico
Canada
USA
NAPTA
Victor Cullen athletes praised after positive season notes
In response to a front page sensational piece, The News Post highlights two season successes by Victor Cullen Academy track and field and cross country teams. Coaches and staff are praised for professionalism while athletes demonstrate sportsmanship and effort at events including the Lancer Cross Country Invitational.
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The
News Post
Cullen
Victor Cullen
Victor Cullen Academy
Frederick
Singanore High School
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Mich
United Feature Syndicate
Edward I Swanson
Perot
Ross Perot
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Rita Downey Thurmont
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Counley
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