Bartlett bill targets federal funding for national conventions
Congress and readers encounter Congressman Roscoe Bartlett's proposal to halt federal support for national political conventions. The piece notes costs totaling about 30 million for the two major parties in recent cycles, plus 2.5 million for the Reform Party, funded by taxpayers via voluntary contributions. It discusses the political context, the role of the Presidential Election Campaign Fund, and the practical doubt about congressional support.
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Roscoe Bartlett
Congress
George W Bush
al Gore
Taxpayers of America
Fredenck Republican
Bartlett
Reform Party
Dr. Bartlett
Federal Election Commission
Debate defines a choice Bush and Gore clash in Boston
In Boston the first presidential debate exposed stark contrasts between George W Bush and Al Gore. Voters confronted not just policy but the style and tone of leadership as both men offered different visions for government and governance, underscoring the election’s gravity beyond party lines.
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al Gore
George W. Bush
America
Boston
George W Bush
Bush
Gore Bush 2000 debate clash noted by Scripps Howard
The piece analyzes the Gore Bush 2000 debate performance with Gore praised for staying on topic, knowing proposals better, and avoiding gaffes, while Bush is seen as solid but weaker on stage. It references perceptions in Boston and notes debates over U.S. relations with the Middle East Russia and Kosovo.
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Goversten
Pein Bas
U.S
Middle East
China
Gore
United States
Russia
Serbia
Kosovo
Boston
Bush
Vietnam
Ieee Eye Ag
Ams
Cinta
Scripps Howard News Service
Frederick Fair closes as weather favors winners and veterans enlist
FREDERICK AUT on Cessi Samuel G of Brooklyn led a list of eight men enlisting in U S service locally. U S Army private Thomas F Roberts of Knoxville and Navy men Richard L Diehl and Richard C Wetzel both of Union Bridge. Recalled to active duty Kenneth R Zuomer man of Frederick. Sterling E Green of Rocky Ridge and Set Lane re-enlisted. Two workers atop the Maryland School for the Deaf water tank look small against the massive structure. Water conservation urged due to lack of rain. Incumbents Miller and Best seek re election to Thurmont town commission. Bollinger Brown Fink Sr and Clarke seek to replace them. Tom Stockman wins $1000 in Safeway Jackpot Bingo. About 15 Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone customers lose service after a tractor trailer hits Md 355 utility pole causing five poles to fall.
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U.S
Yir Pace
William WO Nychanmn Jr
Eee
Joseph
Foe
Frederick
U.S. Army
Thomas F Roberts
Knoxville
US. Navy
Richard L. Diehl
Richard C Wetzel
Union Bridge
Kenneth R. Zuomerman
Sterling E. Green
Rocky Ridge
Set Lane
Harry 0. Miller
Terrence R. Best
Thurmont Town Commission
Sterling E. Bollinger
James F. Brown
Bernard Fink Sr
Ronald J. Clarke
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co
MD. 355
Drivers blamed for Frederick County road accidents
Letter writer berates drivers and officials over accidents on U S 15 south in Frederick County. They call for personal responsibility, criticize traffic policing, question intersection lights, and accuse others of misplacing blame while noting involvement of a fire truck in an investigation. Mount Airy resident Sherri Seahill signs the piece.
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Frederick County
U.S. 15 South
Maryland
Millard M
Mick” Mastrino
Judge Stepler Under Scrutiny Over Legal Interpretations
A reader lambasts Judge Mary Ann Stepler citing confusion over legal peshangy and competency in her decisions. The letter argues prosecutors and citizens struggle to understand how cases are interpreted and overturned on appeal.
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Mary Ann Stepler
Atarey
Geneva
Seles
Weban
Edge Stepler Under Watch for Citizens Safety
Maryland observers urged vigilance regarding Edge Stepler whom critics accuse of harming residents more than the real criminals in local affairs. The call for scrutiny reflects concerns about public safety and governance impacting everyday citizens.
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Maryland
Edge Stepler
Gore and culture of death threats ignite debate in letters
A reader endorses Al Gore citing environmental plans and Democratic values while a peer issue unfolds. The letter references Nazi experiments and cannibalism as moral warnings, warning of a culture of death and urging vigilance against societal decay. Names mentioned include Catherine W. Grady and Bernard M. Collins.
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al Gore
Congress
Jon
Penorent
Times
Vote Your Way on Candidates and Abortion Views
A letter urges informed voting in House races noting past bipartisanship between Gore and Cheney on abortion. It warns candidates may change positions and stresses learning each candidate’s views before voting. Dorothy EberstadI
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Cani
House of Representative
al Gore
Dick Cheney
House of Representatives
Letter from Frederick voter questions Bartlett on family values
A Frederick County resident, long-time registered Democrat, writes about voting for Roscoe Bartlett and seeks a response from the Congressman regarding his stance on family values and the lack of replies to prior letters about hate crimes legislation. The writer contrasts values with perceived unfitness to serve.
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Frederick County
Roscoe Bartlett
Washington
Bartlett
Anatobr
Abhorrent behavior and health ideologies debated
Fragmented OCR text discusses abhorrent behavior and health cures. mentions negative portrayals of certain human actions and broad prejudiced views. No clear people or organizations identified. lacks coherent events or dates.
Letters to the Esther Post Mall 8
Community letters titled Letters to the Esther discuss local concerns from a mall setting. A note lists an address at 209 E Pawick and a P.O. box with a Frederica Maryland ZIP code 21708. A phone contact 301 082 4798 appears.
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Esther
Tes
Proderish Mews- Post
E. Pawick
P.O. Sou
Frederica
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Sherri Seahill
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