Landfill debate in Frederick County shifts to Site B plan
The county pushes the Schrodel farm toward landfill use amid approval by many commissioners. Sue Ann Yingling questions spending 3800 for a consultant to answer FRED, a local environmental group, and urges avoiding private consulting for citizen inquiries. The piece defends FRED as concerned locals and argues against recurring private consultant hires by officials.
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Frederick County
Sue Ann Yingling
Post
Buckley Shuh and
Jernigan Inc
Frederick
Fred
Charter balloons and home rule satire in Frederick County
A column rebutts anti home rule arguments, arguing for a strong elected executive with checks and balances. It cites constitutional design, warns against dominates by a county council, and condemns apathy and tax hikes while praising the commissioner system’s flaws. The piece references local places Emmitsburg Mount. Towns Brunswick Thurmont and Frederick County governance.
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Frederick County
Vetter
Lse
Winamt Baa Bac
Echnocrat
Sam Barrick
Soviet Union
Jolers
Commissioners
Washington
Maryland
Judge Barrick
Flong County
Emmitsburg
Mount Mn
Middletown
Myersville
Truth and lies in the Thomas Hill hearings
In Washington the Clarence Thomas Anita Hill hearings expose a cycle of political spin and public distrust. The piece argues lies pervade confirmation politics, calls for truth, and questions privacy versus public interest, before shifting to Cuba where Castro’s regime faces shifting power dynamics with potential U.S. options.
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Washington
Clarence Thomas
Anita Hill
James Exon
D-Neb
George Bush
Supreme Court
Thomas
America
Senate Judiciary Committee
Hill
Fidel Castro
Cuba
U.S
United States
Castro
Frederick City Powers Lingenore Plant To Preserve Water
Frederick City runs the Lingenore filtration plant at capacity for 12 hours daily to protect the Fishing Creek reservoir. Governor OConor reports Maryland saved 1,072,500 in the just completed fiscal year as a possible tax cut session looms. Community groups, black and white leaders meet Frederick officials to address legal rights education and policing concerns amid calls for action. A new low income housing project on Pennsylvania and Segner avenues opens after delays. 60 to 70 families move in first day. A letter to the Planning Commission criticizes developers for focusing on high priced housing in county projects.
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Frederick City
Fishing Creek
Maryland
Herbert B. O'Conor
County
Frederick
Community Information and Training Center
Pennsylvania and
Segner Avenues
Housing Authority
Nicky Harner
Frederick County Planning and Zoning Commission
R. Edwin Hunley
Community Action Agency
Frederick County
Veg Eocmas Bkemsue
Anti charter commentaries lack specificity in opinion piece
The Frederick News-Post letter by Richard M. Floyd argues critics fail to support anti charter views with data. He cites mixed costing examples from Howard and Frederick counties, notes development as independent of government form, and urges readers to vote on Nov 5, stressing citizen participation without presenting concrete proof.
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Frederick
Howard County
Frederick County
Misleading Abortion Debate On Third Trimester Limits
A reader rebuts anti-choice letters in The Frederick News Post. The writer argues Roe v. Wade permits states to ban most third trimester abortions, citing Maryland’s recent law banning all third trimester terminations except extreme cases. The piece challenges Miss Zumbrum’s stance and presses for clearer policy.
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Frederick
Dee Zumbrum
Ms. Zumbrum
Maryland
Ms. Zumbram
Ms. Zumtrum
Letters on abortion divide in state debate
NORAH WHITING and MARY H ALSOP respond to Anita Gill and pro life voices. A mom and pro choice advocate argues pregnancy entails serious responsibility and a woman's right to choose. A pro life commenter questions whether abortion ends a human life, urging focus on the unborn. MARY ROTMAN Middletown notes the debate omits the central question of personhood.
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Anita Gill
Ms. Gill
Pro-Choice Coalition
Pro-Life Movement
Letter to the Editor on government conduct and hearings
A reader criticizes elected officials for misconduct and delays during hearings on Judge Clarence Thomas. The writer likens the proceedings to Iran-Contra, urges a smaller panel, and urges accountability, honesty, and adherence to the law from federal leaders. Readers are invited to submit concise letters with full contact details.
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Clarence Thomas
Judge Thomas
Anita Hill
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