Frederick County School Chief Praised for Excellence
A local editorial lauds Dr. Noel Farmer, Frederick County Superintendent, for leading the second highest performing school system in the state. It credits teacher dedication, admin leadership, and parental support for higher test scores, lower dropout rates, and strong student outcomes, while noting occasional controversy over contracts and school calendars.
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Don’t Worry Be Happy About Hard Times Ahead
Robert C Reid argues against doom and gloom amid Gulf tensions and oil price shocks. He cites August optimism, Saddam Hussein’s invasion, inflation fears, and budget battles, insisting the economy will stabilize and America will rebound with resilience and faith in Reaganism.
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Bush pushes BST approval amid EU concerns and safety questions
The Bush administration campaigns to keep bovine somatotropin in play as the EC weighs approval. Officials cite free trade while critics flag safety risks for cows and dairy farmers and highlight FDA investigations into the approval process and the firing of safety expert Dr. Richard Burroughs.
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BST Paper Sparks Bush Pressure and FDA Delays
US officials press EC to approve BST amid scientific review and trade concerns. Yeutter Hills and others warn a ban could derail GATT talks, while dairy farmers fear lower prices and bankruptcies. FDA reviews BST eight years with no final approval, data delays blamed on volume and external input. Lost Mexican drug official Trejo replacement stirs DEA grumbling as Castillo reshuffles cabinet roles.
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Maryland defense talks mark 1940 gathering in Baltimore
Fifty years ago on November 27 1940 Frederick city and county officials and civic leaders joined with others from across Maryland at the Emerson Hotel in Baltimore for discussions on Maryland's role in national defense. Maj Gen Milton Reckord and Allen W Morton delivered principal addresses.
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Frederick County Public Schools defend hiring procedures
Patricia J. Custer states that Frederick County Public Schools conducts extensive reference checks for teachers. Applications require prior references, student teaching recommendations, and evaluations from college professors. All employees are fingerprinted and cleared by state and federal agencies before employment decisions.
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Parents Question Elementary School Half Days Scheduling
A part time substitute parent from Frederick County asks why elementary schools have three half days during the week of November 12 16 while middle and high schools receive a full day off for conferences. She questions if two half days equal a full day and notes the calendar shows different treatment across grade levels.
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Board of Education
Noel Farmer
Letters on conferences and school policy sparks debate
Readers discuss evening conferences for a two half-time teacher class, arguing substitutions and continuity harm learning. They urge policy review, defending family needs but questioning impact on student outcomes and school routines.
Letter defends hunting with wildlife management view
Frederick Bethke argues against Joyce Hahnel’s anti hunting letter, asserting humans sit atop a food chain and that modern civilization requires controlled harvest to balance wildlife. He compares ecological management to farming and says media coverage favors anti hunting activists while hunting remains legal and global.
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Letter urging punishment for drug offenses in Frederick area
A reader agrees with J Scott Mc Cauley and calls for the fullest punishment for Tyergar Sr. Drug offenses are a serious problem in Frederick City and County. The writer questions when the war on drugs will end and opposes politics in courtrooms. The letter praises the state police for a job well done. CHARLOTTE E STUP Dickerson.
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