Speed limit debate hinges on engineers and politics
Maryland lawmakers weigh raising interstates speed limits beyond 55. Gov Schaefer backs 55, citing safety. Engineers say roads built for 65, but policy must follow public safety, not just road design. Frederick and nearby counties are focal points for the debate.
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Bork nomination amid national political chaos and blame
The Senate Judiciary Committee faces a heated vote on Robert Bork's Supreme Court nomination amid cries of political manipulation and disarray. The piece laments Democratic support, Republican hubris, and echoes of past leaders as the nation confronts a crisis of confidence during the Reagan era.
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Paul Simon
California
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Tennessee
Albert Gore Jr
George Bush
Jack Kemp
Pat Robertson
GOP
Rev. Robertson
Robert Bork
White House
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Prison dispute over AIDS policy breeds union battle at federal prison
At Petersburg federal prison, three case managers on indefinite paid leave after filing grievances over AIDS testing results, amid claims of racial targeting and safety concerns. Union reps say the cost exceeds 90 thousand dollars annually, with per diem hires replacing staff, while prison officials cite privacy and safety policies as reasons for non disclosure of test results.
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George Hansen
Idaho
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Virginia
Nelson
Gary Clouser
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Linda Sheffield
Frank Sizer
J.J. Clark
Three Frederic county schoolhouses sold at public sale
Frederic County Board of Education sold Harmony two room Burkittsville one room and Woodville colored schools at the court house for 210 220 and 125 dollars respectively. Frank Baker Burkittsville Louisa Schneider and others purchased the properties.
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Letters on memorials and community show remarks
A reader vents about Korean War memorials while praising living memory and dignity for veterans. The letter links to a broader view of civic pride, mentions a Thurmont Emmitsburg Community Show, and thanks local 4-H extension agents for their work during fair week.
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Franny
Marler
Republic
B. Franklin
Vietnam
Thurmont Emmitsburg Community Show Acknowledgments
Gratitude extended to Thurmont and Emmitsburg granges Catoctin FFA and Alumni for the 41st annual event. Thanks to sponsors exhibitors with over 2000 entries across canned goods vegetables fruits sewing arts crafts and livestock, commercial exhibitors, farm machinery display and the volunteers who managed entries and judging.
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Thurmont
Herman Shook
Emmitsburg
Catoctin Ffa
Thurmont and
4-H'ers organized and learning together at Frederick Fair
A letter responding to Mrs. Gillich in the Frederick Post praises 4-H involvement and explains volunteers aided 4-H'ers entering items. The writer notes early arrivals to help participants for the 125th Anniversary Parade and suggests judges give feedback to each child about their item.
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Frederick Post
Way Station praised by state evaluators. license renewed
The Frederick County Mental Health Advisory Board notes state evaluators praised Way Station for strong programming and renewed its community rehabilitation program license. They recommended expanding space and revising service record formats. Way Station and the Frederick community plan to address both.
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Frederick County
Way Station
Teaders
Frederick
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