State Education Study Links Poverty to Poor School Performance
A state Department of Education report ties poverty to weak academic results, noting that cold hungry students struggle in math and social studies. It highlights differences among districts like Baltimore City versus Frederick and Montgomery counties, and shows pockets of poverty within wealthy areas producing challenged students. Officials’ surprise puzzles readers as the department seeks new funding approaches to educate children.
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Back to school as a parent in Frederick
Barbara Helinski-Graves recalls her mixed emotions on her daughter Michelle starting preschool in Frederick. She describes joy and sadness as time speeds by, notes Michelle’s progress, and reflects on the milestone of letting go. The author writes from Frederick about parental pride and the challenges of early education.
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What alderman does in Frederick city politics
Joseph W Baldi explains aldermen as the city board directing policy and oversight, with the mayor as chief executive. The five aldermen hold legislative power, can create or modify offices, advise agency heads, and vetoes require four votes to override. Baldi endorses civic involvement and notes his candidacy for Frederick city alderman.
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Maryland
Clinton optics endure as crises unfold during West Coast trip
Tom Baum notes President Clinton kept his California schedule despite Somalia, Moscow crises and a Chinese nuclear test. He stayed in touch via Air Force One calls and a high tech White House room, stressing balance between foreign and domestic agendas while keeping to the trip. Clinton’s delays to rush home sparked debate about presidential priorities versus showing leadership.
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Samuel Berger
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Chicago
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Lebanon
Beeville
Texas
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Oceanside
Kennebunkport
Maine
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Stephen Hess
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San Francisco
Mountain Fire Near Frederick Damages Farms and Air Raid Alert Looms
A large mountain fire driven by warm winds scorched 80 to 90 acres on Catoctin Mountain near Five Forks threatening the Frederick City watershed. Forest Warden Herman Toms said the blaze was controlled in about eight hours. one Glenn Early farm fence burned but no homes or barns were lost. Civil Defense logged a 24 hour advance notice for a first test air raid alert in weeks, expected before dark. WAAC recruiting leaders named for seven Maryland cities and 23 county chairs, aiming for a Dec 7 quota to form an all Maryland camp unit. Maury Graham arrived in Thurmont on a Western Maryland freight train to kick off the Catoctin Mountain Colorfest. Frederick Community College students urged panel formation to resolve faculty trustee dispute. The House gave preliminary approval to the Sixes Bridge dam project, voting down a delay motion. Senator Edward P. Thomas praised President Nixon’s nomination of Gerald Ford as vice president as an excellent choice with 25 years on the Hill.
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Frederick County
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Edward P. Thomas
Frederick
Richard M. Nixon
House
Gerald R. Ford
Leader guides fair through First Amendment dilemma
John Clem of Walkersville praises Jim Grimes for using all resources including Gary Hughes and Fair Board members to decide the derby car issue at the Frederick County fair. He urges officials to weigh facts, avoid campaign taint, and roll with punches despite debt and unrest.
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James McClellan
Supreme Court
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Fair Board
Hughes
Willie Mahone
Grimes
Toms
Urbana pool support letter urges new high school facility
Lynn Widdowson urges an additional Urbana High School swimming pool, arguing it would serve Frederick County residents, support life saving lessons, and limit impact on school aquatics programs. She notes heavy pool use at Frederick High School and warns lessons could reduce time for teams without other facilities. Debbie and John Schlegel advocate NASCAR interest alongside football and baseball.
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Adamstown
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Keymar
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Brunswick
Frederick City
Walkersville
Middletown
Jefferson
West Virginia
Frederick County
Urbana High School
NASCAR Fans Push for Winston Cup Coverage Expansion
Letters from supporters urge more attention to the Winston Cup series following viewing interest sparked by Coca Cola 600 coverage. They describe watching races on television, attending their first Charlotte race, and purchasing a satellite dish to watch more events since cable is unavailable in their area.
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N.C
Mourning After Horse Becomes Victim Of Brutal Act
A neighbor reports a senseless act in which an area quarter horse mare was sexually abused and killed early Wednesday. The notice discusses community response, legal issues, and moral judgments surrounding the crime. Nancy E. Hanel Famsville.
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Letter Writers Call for Name and Contact Details
Letter writers are urged to include their name, telephone number and address for verification. The Frederick News-Post will not print phone numbers or addresses but requires them for verification prior to publication. Address letters to Letters to the Editor The Frederick News-Post P O Box 578 Frederick MD 21705.
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