Disney Abandons Northern Virginia Theme Park Bid
The decision ends a high profile bid near Manassas and sets off a scramble among Maryland officials to lure Disney. Frederick County leaders weigh the tradeoffs of jobs and tax gains against roads and services, while state officials in Annapolis move quickly to embrace a Disney plan.
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Maryland
Haymarket
Washington, D.C
Baltimore
Montgomery County
Charles County
Disney
Battlefield
Manassas
Annapolis
Frederick
Walt Disney Company
Opening blast from Bartlett sparks Maryland race clash
A local clash erupted between Rep. Roscoe Bartlett and challenger Paul Muldowney in Frederick's courthouse courtyard with both nominees labeling themselves staunch conservatives. The contest centers on abortion gun control and fiscal policy as Western Maryland voters weigh two Republicans in the race.
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Roscoe Bartlett
GOP
Paul Muldowney
6Th
Leager
Muldowney
Frederick
Bartlett
Bill Clinton
Maryland
Fort Detrick
House Military Affairs Committee
Dr. Bartlett
Capitol Hill
Dr. B
Washington County
German Prisoners of War Arrive for Frederick County Camps
Yesterday three hundred German POWs in Army uniforms arrived at Frederick for processing at the camp west of Frederick. They will work on county farms and in limestone quarries. U S Marine Captain W F Hyde escaped unharmed after a forced landing and crash on the E W Shry farm between Araby and Urbana. Two carloads of soldiers were held by State Police and Camp Detrick MPs after a brawl at the Hawaiian Nite Club near Petersville.
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Frederick
Frederick County
U.S. Marine
W.F. Hyde
U.S. Navy
E.W. Shry
Araby
Urbana
Glassworks
Camp Detrick MP
Petersville
Throwing Out Sparks in Margie’s Daily Drive
Margie urges constant decluttering as a basic need, likening it to hunger and sleep. He resists, noting his habit of keeping items including clothes, workshop debris, garage junk, and basement materials. She cites fire risk and hosting guests, while he values possession and the comfort of keeping things.
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M Argie
Goodwill
Margie
Andy Rooney on possessions and the joy of keeping things
The writer surveys his closet and garage, explaining his attachment to clothing, typewriters, books, bicycle wheels, cherry boards, and other odds and ends. He recalls plans for a small cart using bicycle wheels, and notes his wife Margie’s request to discard items, while he finds pleasure in possessing them. He mentions a shirt with ink stains as a possible discard.
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Margie
Frederick moves to relocate Independent Hose Company site
The City of Frederick bought 8.3 acres east of Baughman’s Lane for 825000 to relocate the Independent Hose Company. The Metropolitan Commission approved sewer taps for developers tied to the Monocacy Interceptor, potentially unlocking rapid growth north to Walkersville. High School students Fisher and Neal earned National Merit commendations. The Woman’s Civic Club donated over 83000 from Mardi Gras proceeds to the Schifferstadt Fund.
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Baughman's
Shookstown Road
Independent Hose Company
Ron Young
THE
Metropolitan Commission
North Frederick
Walkersville
Walkersville High School
John R. Fisher
Chellis Neal
National Merit Scholarship Corp
Frederick Woman's Civic Club
Schifferstadt Fund
Frederick County Landmarks Foundation Inc
East Street option C proposed to preserve historic district
John Hagerhorst McKaig argues for option C for East Street near East Patrick, removing a median, adding two 24 foot lanes, and placing frequent intersections to evoke a human scale. He claims this favors local harmony, job creation, and expansion of the historic district versus A and B which he says foster sprawl and suburban development.
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Patrick Streets
East Street
Patrick Street
MARC
Political agendas on appointed school boards
A writer reflects on school board governance, arguing the case for electing a board to curb politicized curriculum. The piece cites shifting curriculum influence and recent Democratic Central Committee nominations as reasons to expand public voice through ballots.
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Democratic Central Committee
National Organization For Women
League of Women Voters
Central Committee
Schaefer
Koski
Letters on organizational bias and curriculum control
A reader urges moderates for a school curriculum panel seat, criticizing left leaning groups and calling for a conservative replacement. The letter defends gun rights symbolism and condemns removal of historic emblems, noting a March 19 memorial tone.
A Careless School Board Debate Seen in Jamestown
Letter from Nancy E. Hanel of Williamsville condemns the school board and administration as a political group. She notes Mrs. Smith has not been sworn in as the sole Republican member and warns she may back out. The writer laments public schooling and urges action for her child in honors programs.
Fear of writers and a symbol of hatred
A writer describes antipathy toward a Confederate flag, calling it a symbol of hatred and oppression. He expresses disgust and anger and suggests that displays of the object should be removed. The letter reveals plans and attitudes that raise concern about potential intolerance.
Killing the Messenger in Clinton Chronicles Debates
Elaine Brown of Knoxville urges Congress to sponsor a hearing on The Clinton Chronicles. She argues libel claims against Clinton and Arkansas allies remain unfounded and that critics who protest the video kill the messenger.
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Arkansas
Bill Clinton
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
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