Rezoning and growth fears in Frederick County communities
County planners have limited plans for northern Frederick County growth, with residents wary of change. Downzoning proposals in Brunswick spark opposition as towns balance land value, development opportunities, and open space. Citizens are urged to learn details of zoning changes and voice concerns before actions affect roads, schools, and utilities.
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Frederick County
Montgomery County
Walkersville
Emmitsburg
Thurmont
Brunswick
Child Care Subsidy Crisis in Montgomery County
Karla Hoffman and Harriett Berger warn that 2600 Montgomery County children wait for WPA subsidies while the state POC list grows. They urge action to protect working families, noting costs of care vs welfare and arguing for restored funding to help parents stay in the workforce.
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Montgomery County
Maryland
WPA
AFDC
Project Independence
Maryland Department of Human Resources
Katla Hoffman
Acton Board
Harriett Berger
Mini columns survey of 1994 election ideas
A Thanksgiving weekend sampler presents short, sharp polemics on the 1994 elections. It casts voters’ message as a shift away from entitlement and toward personal responsibility, contrasts prosperity through production versus redistribution, and questions school prayer as a political flashpoint for Newt Gingrich.
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America
Newt Gingrich
House
Bill Clinton
Pledge proposal and other varied opinions from a Scripps Howard column
A collection of opinions on subjects from starting school days with the Pledge of Allegiance to questions on immigrant rights. The writer jokes about Mondale returning, discusses youth discipline and entrepreneurship, outlines a view on human origins, critiques columnists, and ends with gratitude for everyday tech and fast food staples.
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Congress
United States
Denver
Walter Mondale
Wellington Webb
Wellington
Omo River
Ethiopia
America
Scripps Howard News Service
State Board Accepts Washington County Site for Hospital
The State Board of Public Works accepted the Washington County home site for the proposed chronic disease hospital, dampening Frederick County hopes to dispose of Montevue and its debt. Water in Frederick’s Fishing Creek Reservoir continued to dwindle toward unsafe levels, and Linganore filtration remained limited. Osborne I. Price Jr. won a $100 prize in a Popular Science contest for reproducing a Republican elephant from salvaged items. Roy Snyder of the Greyhound Travel Bureau announced resumption of normal bus schedules after the nationwide strike. George W. Kline of Frederick reeled in a 20 lb 262 king mackerel off Cape Hatteras with help from Ed Pease and Bill Sanders. Patrick-West Realty reports a well-attended open house at 25 E Fourth St in the corporation’s new offices after extensive renovations.
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State Board of Public Works
Washington County Home For the
Frederick County
Montevue
Frederick
Fishing Creek
Linganore
Roy Snyder
Greyhound Travel Bureau
George W. Kline
Cape Hatteras
N.C
Frisco
Hatteras Island
Ed Pease
Bill Sanders
William A. Marr Jr
Patrick-West Realty Inc
E. Fourth St
Area House
Three Stoogeslike county lawmakers push feline rule
Gareth Sweadner of Libertytown laments Frederick County commissioners for passing a controversial cat ordinance while overcrowded schools and roads strain residents. He notes no new animal officers were funded, questioning enforcement and urging accountability.
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Stooges
Frederick County
What Choice Do We Have in Tragedy and Loss
A person-centered statement mourns the deaths of Michael and Alex Smith in Union South Carolina. It condemns abortion as a murder of unborn children and argues that mothers alone make the choice to end lives. The piece asserts the womb as a dangerous haven and laments countless daily abortions.
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Union
South Carolina
Michael
Alex Smith
Susan
Alex
Letters to Editor Voice on Mothers Choice Tragedy
In Middletown Ma delon and Dan Quinn report outrage nationwide over the deaths of 3 year old Michael and 14 month old Alex. They compare their loss to the 4200 children murdered daily and call for attention to precious lives lost.
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Michael
Alex
Helms Criticized Over National Security Remarks
A Frederick News-Post report quotes Senator Jesse Helms claiming President Clinton would need a bodyguard on military bases in North Carolina. Critics call the remark unconscionable and a direct threat. Helms, in office since 1971, faces renewed scrutiny over credibility and term limits.
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Jesse Helms
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Mr. Helms
Frederick
New Career Net System Seen Aimed at Job Hunters
Keith Williams writes from Frederick urging inclusive support for ex-offenders in the new grant backed Career Net System. He argues rehabilitation centers like Frederick County Adult Detention Center should expand outside help and education, to give ex-offenders a genuine second chance and integrate them as productive workers.
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Frederick Post
Frederick County Adult Detention Center
Marines Toy Drive Faces New Restrictions Inquiry
John K Powell Sr of Mount Airy questions a radio report claiming Marines may collect toys for children but cannot use military trucks warehouses or computers to manage the effort. He asks readers if this applies only to domestic drives or also to shipping abroad.
Letter urges slow driving after November crash in Frederick County
Joseph Berger of Thurmont writes in fear of a near fatal accident at U S 15 South and Hayward Road. He warns drivers to wear seat belts and slow down especially in rain, noting the lasting consequences of a split second and urging safe driving practices for all.
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U.S. 15 South
Hayward Road
Frederick County
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News Post invites readers to submit letters with full name address and phone number for verification. Include contact details and mail to 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or fax to 662-8299 for newspaper publication consideration.
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Frederick News-Post
Patrick
P.O
Frederick
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Osborne I. Price Jr
W. College Terrace
Mr. Price
Gareth Sweadner
Libertytown
Madelon
Dan Quinn
Middletown
Helms
Howell C. Happ Jr
Braddock Heights
Keith Williams Frederick
John K. Powell Sr
Mount Airy
Joseph Berger
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