Walls and safety at two elementary schools in construction mess
The issue is safety at Ballenger Creek and Spring Ridge elementary schools amid delayed action on construction flaws. An outside Baltimore firm is inspecting, repairs are planned, and taxpayers seek to avoid covering costs while ensuring staff accountability to prevent recurrence.
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Ballenger Creek
Spring Ridge
Noel Farmer
Farmer
Baltimore
Dr. Farmer
School construction scandal rocks county education board
A School Board of Education confrontation centers on Ballenger Creek and Spring Ridge schools. Superintendent Noel Farmer faces questions over safety assurances and wind impact, while contractors and engineers warn of shaky workmanship and missing anchors. The dispute involves delays, redesigns, and potential legal fallout.
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Ube County
Board of Education
Noel Farmer
Ballenger Creek
Spring Ridge
Ballenger Creek School
Edgar Larson
Larace
Boe Perdonnel
U.S. favors China aid despite objections
The United States plans $2 million in grants via USAID to two U.S. groups for projects in Shanghai China, despite critics warning of misuse and questions on on site management and hospital ties amid a tense debate over U.S. policy toward China and democracy protests. The grants target the American Hospital in Shanghai Foundation and the Fudan University American Studies program, with Sen. Jesse Helms pressing for clarity on fund use.
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Washington
China
Agency For International Development
American Medical Center
Fudan University
Shanghai
Capitol Hill
Jesse Helms
Rn.c
Foundation
AID
Tiananmen Square
American Hospital
Fudan
Obey
Cassidy
Ronald Roskens
University of Nebraska
Foundations Seek Funding Amid ASHA Controversy
The Jack Anderson Foundation seeks additional ASHA grants from AID, despite prior panel refusals and a history of external contributions to lawmakers. The request faces scrutiny from Rep. Obey and Sen. Austen amid concerns of taxpayer waste and political influence in foreign aid decisions.
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Scott Sleek
AID
Helms
Paul Ebrich
ASHA
Congress
David Obey
D- Wis
Robert Austen
d-Wis
Ooey Comld & Buys
Cassidy
Fiedler
Cloherty
Obey
Frederick fair rides tax change and parade rehearsal report
A Frederick item notes Armistice Day parade practice for the upcoming event and a truck mishap at the Frederick Mr. Grove Lime Co plant injuring Foster Pete Burdette as the rig overturned on a stock pile. IRS tax impact on fair admission prompted by a 10 percent luxury tax plus a 1 percent state tax. A Senate committee reaffirms no genuine shortage on the Eastern Seaboard. Emerald gasoline priced at 16 cents per gallon at H L Mills on East Patrick Street.
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Foster
Pete” Burdette
Water Street
Frederick
Fair Society
Guy K. Motter
IRS
R.D. Moser
Frederick Fair
Society
H.L. Mills
East Patrick Street
U.S. Gold Bond
Water drained and stock relocation at Fort Detrick pond
Twenty years ago the Fort Detrick Rod and Gun Club drained the post pond to overhaul it before refilling and stocking with 1000 rainbow trout and 500 channel catfish. About 200 largemouth bass 20 large carp and 20000 bluegills were relocated to Culler Lake Carroll Creek and the Frederick Watershed. The Frederick County Extension Homemakers held a style show at Jefferson Community Hall with 39 models. Linganore High School FFA member Larry Smith won the North Atlantic Region FFA Proficiency Award in ornamental horticulture receiving a $200 check and plaque from instructor Carroll Shry.
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Fort Detrick
Frederick County
Jefferson Community Hall
Kimberly and
Galen Harshman
Linda Cassell
Michele Tees
Aene
Aslinn
Amantta Tinton
Chris Shoemaker
Lori and Lois Moser
Kimberly McCoy
Linganore High School
FFA
Larry Smith
Carroll Shry
State Police: What we owe them
A portrait of Maryland State Police duties and dedication. It highlights round‑the‑clock service from Ocean City to Garrett County, Medevac and riot response, narcotics work, and community programs. The piece notes rigorous selection, academy training, and assignments across the state, emphasizing sacrifice and public service.
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State Police
Maryland
Onan
Roopers
Reene 9
Why do they become troopers and stay loyal to service
A reader argues troopers join for purpose and trust, hoping for a stable paycheck and benefits. The letter laments threatened pension cuts and fiscal mismanagement, urging government reform, support for a balanced budget amendment, and voter participation to restore honesty and responsibility. It ends with a note about submitting letters to the Frederick News-Post.
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Democratic Party
Congress
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Reagan
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