FDA HQ and drug research stay in Montgomery County boost region
Economic development officials in Montgomery County retain the FDA headquarters and a major drug research facility, supporting about 6,000 employees. The arrangement strengthens ties with NIH and Fort Detrick, enhances I-270 biotech growth, and could spur cross-county job gains for Frederick County residents. Neal Potter leads regional advocacy boosting the area.
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Food and Drug Administration
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Frederick County
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The
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Neal Potter
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Emmitsburg Revisited Historic Designation Versus Districting
The town of Emmitsburg seeks National Register listing to honor its history and attract tourists. The editorial clarifies that designation alone does not impose property-use restrictions, while districting would. It notes residents’ concerns and that Emmitsburg has not requested district status as controversy lingers.
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Emmitsburg
Recession Debate Shapes Maryland Budget Battles
The piece discusses the economic downturn, tax revenue declines, and state budget maneuvers led by Gov William Donald Schaefer. It notes cuts to police, Medevac services, and aid to the poor, with lawmakers later restoring programs but shifting shortfalls to counties. It highlights education funding battles, pension costs, and calls for reducing waste in state government.
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William Donald Schaefer
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Hearings and media glare mark Clarence Thomas case
The piece critiques television and radio amplification of public hearings, noting how viewers and readers are pressed to digest a flood of events and opinions. It highlights leaks of the FBI report on Anita Hill, committee member reactions, and Thomas’s characterization of his questioning as a high tech lynching, amid Democratic and GOP tensions.
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Anita Hul
Nina Totenberg
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Utah
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Public hearings expose flaws in trust and process
Andy Rooney muses on the Clarence Thomas Anita Hill hearings calling them memorable, revealing how lawmakers struggle with transparency and public faith. He critiques Senator Biden, Heflin, Hatch and Kennedy while noting the public’s right to see the process as it unfolds.
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Frederick health and city leaders pledge sewer connections drive
Health Officer E C Kefauver and City Attorney Edward J Smit vowed full effort to compel property owners to connect to sanitary sewer service. Samuel H Rosenstock gave $500 to Frederick City Hospital to establish the Isabel H Rosenstock fund for refurbishing and maintaining the Rosenstock room. Market Street echoed with about 800 Army trucks bound for war games from Fort Devens to Candor North Carolina.
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Police chief urges attitude change over harsher laws in crime fight
Frederick city police chief Charles V. Main told a committee of county mayors that crime reduction requires changing attitudes from hatred to love and using force only when necessary. The Maryland Association of Health, Physical Education and Recreation held its convention at Gov. Thomas Johnson High School, marking its first division meeting separate from the main Baltimore teachers convention. Construction worker Randy Grossnickle received a minor electrical shock when a crane struck a live powerline near Biggs Ford Road and U S 15, and was treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
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Randy Grogsnickle
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Life chain crosses Frederick streets in abortion protest
Hundreds of church members and pastors walked in Frederick on October 6 holding "Abortion Kills Children" signs while others carried "Jesus Forgives and Heals" messages, forming a large cross along the parade route.
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Jesus
Bad-check admissions spread across Congress
The Oct 6 News reports forty five House members admittedrubber checks at the congressional bank. No Maryland lawmakers are named. The letter urges votes against incumbents, urges constitutional amendments to limit terms, and promotes a political reform stance targeting current legislators.
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Congressional Bank
Maryland
U.S
Budget Panic in Maryland Calls for Cautious Cuts
A Maryland citizen denounces sensationalism over a claimed 450 million shortfall in state revenues. The letter urges careful, methodical reductions under Gov Schaeder, arguing a 38 million monthly deficit warrants a 30 day departmental review to match spending to income.
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William Donaid Schaeder
Adjustments urged to cut state programs and staff
Harold Shriver in Keymar argues departments should pursue early retirements, freezes, reduced weeks, and staffing cuts to close the deficit. He contends efficiencies must become regular, despite public concern and the risk to social programs, hospitals, and schools. He warns against destroying proven programs and questions a governor who wields vast influence over outcomes.
Governor blocks 65 mph rise while cutting life saving budgets
A reader argues the governor avoided raising the speed limit to 65 mph citing safety, yet slashed police EMS and other life saving funds. They claim such cuts could cost more lives than a modest speed increase and urge reallocation. The letter praises teachers and students, highlights AP scores and career tech training, and endorses shadowing programs to reveal student skills.
Frederick County Parents Question High School Teaching
A Walkerville High School graduate writes in to defend teachers after Kate Powell's letter to the editor. The writer says the high school education received has strongly prepared students and urges parents to consider the dedication of local educators.
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Kate Powell
Dennis Blalock
Frederick County
Walkerville High School
Reader letter requests balance on Frederick Life Chain coverage
A reader from Myersville questions coverage of the October 7 Frederick Life Chain article. They urge including demonstrators behind or between abortion signs who displayed placards reading Keep abortion legal and name CAROL and JOHN CLARK in Myersville.
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Frederick Life Chain '91
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