Privatizing Maryland car pool eyed to cut state costs
Governor Schaefer forms Privatization Panel to seek savings. University of Maryland at College Park considers privatizing its car pool, moving from owning to renting cars and vans for university business. The idea aims to cut taxpayers’ costs, though results are uncertain.
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Maryland
University of Maryland At College Park
Governor’s Advisory Council
William Donald Schaefer
University of Maryland
Annapolis
Baltimore
Postal Service
Madness of George III shines at Baltimore's Morris Mechanic
Roy Meachum praises the Royal National Theatre production The Madness of George III at Morris Mechanic Theatre. Nigel Hawthorne anchors a strong cast under Nicholas Hytner's direction delivering powerful performances and a dynamic staging over a 10 day run.
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Baltimore
Morris Mechanic Theatre
George Hii
Britain
Royal National Theatre
Mechanic Boards
Nigel Hawthorne
North America
London
Alan Bennett
George III
House of Hanover
Germany
England
Bennett
United States
George
Canada
Prince of Wales
George IV
Nick Sampson
Mr. Hawthorne
New York
Ralph Richardson
Kennedy Center
Laurence Olivier
Nicholas Hytner
Gun control stance sparks reader letter from Myersville
Glenn Dindinger denounces the Archdiocese of Baltimore for backing Maryland gun controls. He argues restrictions fail to curb violence, cites crime statistics and a Florida case, and urges focus on family, faith, and moral values instead. The writer notes constitutional protections and questions future limits, addressing Roy.
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Archdiocese of Baltimore
Maryland
Rey Meachum
Home rule topic dominates Frederick Civic Club meeting
W J Jerome Offutt urged Maryland counties toward charter government as Montgomery County’s example draws attention. City War Bonds drive reaches 6571.50 in Frederick in five days toward a 58750 county goal. A boy and two youths found a baby in an old car tire near Old Frederick Road. state police notified. Police nabbed a woman matching a prior sighting.
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W. Jerome Offutt
Judiciary Committee
Maryland House of Delegates
Frederick
Glenn T. Swisher
Charles Himes
Rocky Ridge
Michael Keilholtz
Old Frederick
Appolds Roads
Chuck
Mike
Jean Keilholtz
Old Frederick Road
Betty W. Pue
Maryland
Emmitsburg
William H. Fuller
Pue
Fuller
Condoms Display Sparks Outcry at Frederick County Courthouse
Angela Potter-Bagarus of Walkersville reports finding a large box of lubricated condoms in the Parole and Probation Department waiting area of the Frederick County Courthouse. She criticizes visible condoms in a space with children and asks why such items are openly displayed.
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MVA
Parole and Probation Department
Frederick County
Frederick
Meyers comment on child abuse sparks reader dispute
A reader condemns Assistant State's Attorney Stephen Meyers for saying abuse is not done openly. The letter recalls personal experiences of abuse in public settings and urges action, praising Montgomery County’s state attorney for disagreeing with Meyers. The writer stresses that molesters can be trusted neighbors and professionals and calls for accountability.
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Stephen Meyers
Attroney
Montgomery County
Letters and priests warn parents about child safety
Barbara Collins from Tjamsville warns that predators including priests may try to approach children. She urges parents to stay vigilant and reassure children they can seek help without fear of punishment for innocent actions.
Diplomacy over troops in Beirut and beyond
A letter to the editor argues for diplomatic solutions over military action in Lebanon, Somalia, and Haiti, referencing Rep. Roscoe Bartlett and the Marine barracks incident. The writers urge UN security council involvement and criticize gunboat diplomacy while advocating a wiser foreign policy and pragmatic curriculum reform.
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Rep
Roscoe Bartlett
Clinton
Reagan
Lebanon
Somalia
Haiti
U.S. Navy
Marine
Beirut
United Nations Security Council
Bartlett
Witchcraft as religion prompts school board debate
A reader argues that witchcraft is religious and should not be taught through the Impressions curriculum under separation of church and state. They reference Balaam, Wiccan Society, and IRS recognition to support banning such material from Frederick County schools.
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Mr. Meachum
Roy
Frederick County
Impressions
Balaam
Israel
Wiccan Society
Internal Revenue Service
Klan protest prompts debate over fair rules and First Amendment
Charles R. Luttrell argues at the Frederick fair that rules governing the demolition derby should supersede free speech concerns. He says entrants must meet competition rules on safety and appearance, and that attendees paying to be entertained should not face offense from costumes or slogans.
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KKK
NAACP
Fairgrounds
Fair Board
Donald Toms
Toms
Mr. Toms
Frederick Fair
How to Write Letters to the Editor at Frederick News Post
The Frederick News Post invites local writers to submit letters to the editor. Include name and address. phone number not published. There is no charge. letters may be edited for space or taste. focus on local subjects for the Opinion page Wednesdays and Fridays.
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Frederick
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Spape
Roll Inez E
Glenn Dindinger
Florida
Sarah Brady
Myersville
Angela Potter
Bagarus Walkersville
Barbara Collins Tjamsville
Chuck Clark
Walkersville
Chris Geeslin
Frederick Worship Center
Charles R. Luttrell Frederick
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