Sabillasville to gain private juvenile prison sparks local anger
The community protests the Victor Cullen Academy move, arguing the state hid plans from residents, rushed approval, and awarded the contract to Youth Services International. Critics cite lack of public hearings, post approval meetings, and safety concerns under Gov. Schaefer era. Deputy secretary Joe Newman acknowledged the misstep.
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Letter Explores GOP Rift Over Religion and Leadership
Maphen Whitney edits a heartfelt open letter to GOP officials criticizing the party for succumbing to religious right influence. The writer pledges Republican ideals but condemns Bush leadership and calls for a repudiation of intolerance, urging voters to reconsider support amid a looming November election.
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Clinton Versus Bush Portraits Echo National Debate
Supporters paint Bill Clinton as a brilliant Rhodes scholar and self made Arkansas governor who raised teachers pay and cut taxes for the middle class while backing a woman's right to choose. Bush supporters call him an All American hero and Navy fighter pilot ready to lead in war and defend unborn life.
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Andy Rooney on Clinton Bush campaign rhetoric and flaws
Rooney skewers Clinton and Bush with pointed personal and political criticisms. He argues Clinton’s taxes and alleged affairs reflect poor governance while noting Bush’s health, education, CIA tenure, and wartime decisions. The piece chains together sharp digressions as a voter’s uneasy conclusion.
McKeldin Rail Says OConnor Power Grab Hits Minority
Theodore R. McKeldin, Republican governor candidate, urged in Winchester Hall that Gov Herbert R. O Connor fostered one party rule by deserting ally Howard Bruce to back William Curran and allied Democrats on state boards. J Glenn Beall and six circuit judgeships were introduced at the rally as other party candidates. Earlier, Associated Press noted Baltimore’s James Hague suffered a poison ivy attack after a Dickerson train wreck scene. Downtown Frederick Association head Carlton Molesworth denied political ambitions and ruled out a mayoral bid due to residence in Braddock Heights. FPA adviser Teri Kreitzer defended preservation work as guidance for owners to enhance historic downtown Frederick while preserving architecture.
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Congress
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Herbert R. O’conor
Maryland
Howard Bruce
William Curran
Baltimore
Associated Press
James Hague
Dickerson
Planning and Zoning lowers standards in Frederick County
Linda Parker of Union Bridge laments Planning and Zoning, accusing officials of enforcing low standards and withholding permits for traditional construction. She urges the governor to consider removing officials from the zoning commission, criticizing the lack of accountability and voting power for residents.
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Frederick County
Adcock
Zoning Commission
Health department cuts spark fear for Frederick County services
Frederick County Health Department staff warn residents and colleagues that closing maternity clinics and reducing elderly home care will harm vulnerable groups. They question who will assist pregnant teens, new mothers, and aging residents left without essential services as funding declines.
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Letters these necessary services
Susie Pedersen of the Republican National Committee in Adamstown asks how to protect essential programs and reassure maternity patients and the elderly amid cuts. She notes other groups will be affected and urges action to preserve funding and support for those in need.
Protect Utica bridge threat sparks local action
Frederick County residents rally to save the Utica Covered Bridge from a 90 acre tract development with a water and sewer plan for up to 80 homes. The plan reclassifies farmland and adds a sewage plant, risking the bridge and rural life near Fishing Creek. Lewistown residents fear water access, while Utica neighbors worry about future costs and quality of life. Local group Utters Lewistown Creek Association seeks citizen input.
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Johnstown
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Roddy Road
Walter
Lewistown
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Uties
Community urges Cullen Center change for local youths
Sabillasville residents press Northern Frederick County to back Victor Cullen Center use. Letter praises Youth Services International for a Glen Mills tour, defends the program for adjudicated youth, and urges support from state senators. Paul M. Fox signs with local names and contact numbers.
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Sabillasville
Blue Ridge Summit
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Glen Mills
Concordia
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Anita Stup
Charles Smelser
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