Frederick mayoral endorsement stance clarified by local paper
The Frederick News-Post explains it does not endorse local officeholders but provides records for informed voters. It cites past criticism of City Hall on planning, ethics, and spending, while noting praise for projects like parking decks, Market Street beautification, and the Carroll Creek Initiative. The paper pledges continued coverage to help citizens decide.
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Frederick
Ronald Young
United Democrats
Frederick County
Mr. Young
Market Street
Catoctin View
Social Services
Carroll Creek
Mountain City
Delaplaine
Frederick News-Post
Maryland Manual 1989 1990 Reveals State Symbols and Facts
The Maryland State Archives releases a 772 page manual detailing Maryland's name origin Annapolis capital history and statehood. It lists population figures agriculture port commerce education libraries symbols and notable state facts including the flag crab butterfly and bird.
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Maryland
Maryland State Archives
Free State
State House
Henrietta Maria
Charles I
England
Henryv
France
Annapolis
St. Mary's City
General Assembly
Anne Arundel Town
Queen Mary
Princess Anne
Chesapeake Bay
Frederick County
Montgomery
Garrett
Garren County
St Mary’s
Wicomico
Baltimore
Baltimore City
Calvert
Crossland
Lord Baltimore
George Calvert
Lord Calvert
C. Tannenbaum
Chesapeake
Former spy turns whistleblower in CIA arms probe
Former 17 year CIA veteran Bruce Hemmings says he was forced out after resisting help to cover up knowledge of Iranian arms sales. He now advocates an independent inspector general, cooperated with a Senate probe, and alleges a CIA cover up. The report notes FBI CIA ties and a White House operation.
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Washington
Central Intelligence Agency
Bruce Hemmings
CIA
Hemmings
Senate
FBI
White House
Iran
Stewart Harris
Arlen Specter
Rpa
Specter
CLA
William Donnelly
Capitol Hill
Vermont
Donnelly
Inspector General
Governmental Affairs Committee
Office of Special Investigations
General Accounting Office
Senate Intelligence Committee
Iran Desk
William Webster
Sion
Webster
Congress
United Nations
International Criminal Court
Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Soviet Union
Michael Dukakis
Lloyd Bentsen
Justice Department
Frederick County considers half share for public aid funding
Frederick County Commissioners faced indecision on funding public relief with state aid. A $19,426 yearly split was to begin Oct 1, requiring half from the county but funds were exhausted and no action was taken. Readied by the State Board of Public Welfare, the plan awaits decisive action.
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Frederick
Board of Public Welfare
Community Voice
The
Community Action Agency
Frederick's
Mary Ann Ford
CAA
War on Drugs Or Narco Industrial Complex Debate
The text argues President Bush should redirect focus from pure spending to targeting the drug economy itself. It contends a narco industrial complex fuels drug availability, employment, and profits, suggesting regulation and economic control as keys to reducing crime and users. It cites historical parallels with Prohibition and calls for a shift in strategy.
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George Bush
America
Bush
Congress
William Bennett
United States
Letters to the Editor on drug policy and state control
Christopher Filby of Frederick argues that drug lords would seek other ventures if profits fall. He proposes a government regulated system that controls purity and price and educates users, funded by drug profits to reduce the budget deficit and restore national footing.
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America
Arts center and baseball stadium need paired city support
Robert J. Wickenheiser argues for a long term 100 year lease for the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center, saying Frederick City should back both the arts center and a new baseball stadium. He urges decisive commitment to the arts center to attract donations and reflect local values. He questions leasing limits that bind future authorities and calls for strong city backing.
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Delaplaine Visual Arts Center
Frederick
Visual Arts Center
Frederick City
Frederick County
Public trust questioned over land use and landfill issue
Larry P Fortin of Tramsville criticizes Frederick County Board of Education for acquiring land for a high school while condemning Schroders land. He blames county commissioners for pursuing a new landfill beside a leaking site, asking why no suitable alternative was pursued. He urges responsible leadership.
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Frederick County
Maryland
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Mount St. Mary’s College Emmitsburg
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