County panel rejects housing and employment protections for gays
Editorial notes the five member board's unanimous vote against a proposal to shield gays from discrimination in housing and jobs, while urging the Human Relations Commission to study discrimination cases and report by July 1, 2000. The piece questions political will and calls for stronger official support for basic rights. John Thompson is mentioned.
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Frederick County
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Hood College to open 38 million science complex in fall 2001
Hood College advances a 38 million grant funded program with the Hudson Trust financing 13 million bringing total Hood grants since 1936 to 38 million. The completed Hudson Science and Technology Center will house biology chemistry physics and computer science with space for lectures symposiums and the Hood Fort Detrick Educational Alliance. The project supports regional employers needs for high tech workers and community involvement.
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Welfare reform leaves 4.6 million Americans in limbo
Senate debate on the fiscal 2000 Defense Authorization Bill includes Senator Paul Wellstone's amendment to require annual reports on former welfare recipients. He cites surveys showing many lost Medicaid and food assistance since 1996 and asks for data from states. The Wellstone amendment failed 50 to 49 on May 25 and resurfaced in July.
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Paul Wellstone
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D-Mass
Children’s Defense Fund
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Bill Bradley
George W Bush
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Mission Crusade meeting at St John’s Westmin ster
About 50 students and teachers from St Joseph’s High School Emmitsburg attended the Catholic Students Mission Crusade meeting at St John’s School Westminster George Greco senior at St Joseph’s presided and Louis Vaeth of the Crusade spoke A local assessor found several newly built properties without permits and warned of a $20 fine for noncompliance Hotel in Braddock Heights closed for the year Ground was broken for the Scott Key Center on county property near Montevue and Citizens Nursing Home Dozens of officials attended the ceremony Lewistown residents win county approval for a $50000 temporary bridge over Little Hunting Creek to handle traffic Mayor Young and the aldermen rewoned to recall the City Police Officers Association but will meet quarterly The county commissioners rejected a plan to raise sheriff’s office patrols to 40 over four years
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Lewistown
Frederick County
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Residents call for fixes to Md 8 traffic and 1270 badge redesign
A resident argues Md 8 North and South traffic are terrible and the 1270 badge redesign is wasteful. They urge speeding two projects: access to I-70 from I-270 North and access to I-270 South from I-70 West, hoping reduced congestion will please Frederick citizens and improve accountability.
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Frederick
Condoms in dorms teased as moral failure debate
A fragmented letter argues that condom guidance in dorms undermines morals, cites national STD and abortion data, and laments modern decline. It views religious values as essential and warns against liberal trends eroding founding principles. The writer signs as Linda from Mount Avon.
Vouchers for schools a bad idea
Responding to Qet 7 editorial and the October 14 letter from Catherine Dilan, a reader argues that imposing vouchers on the current public school system is a very bad idea. The writer contends vouchers undermine public education and fail to address broader educational needs.
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Qet 7
Catherne Dilan
Voucher debate hinges on taxes and public school funding
Dwight Mote argues against vouchers by noting private schooling users do not deserve tax relief. He warns shifting funds would limit public schools, while affirming education benefits all. He compares public services like libraries and pools to schools, urging reform through officials rather than private funding.
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Ms. Ditman
United States
Public schools not exclusive debate on vouchers and funding
Virgil H. Soule argues against tuition vouchers and public funds aiding private schools. He contends private schools are inherently exclusive, risking social segregation and higher taxes, and asserts public schools must remain universally free and accessible to all residents.
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Stem
Tragedy and Pro Life Rally On Frederick Golden Mile
A Sunday event on Frederick's Golden Mile marked by prayer and protest over abortion. The letter thanks Maryland lawmakers Tim Ferguson Alex Moones Donald Elliott Louise Snodgras Joseph Bartlett Paul Stull and David Brinkley for advancing pro life and pro family positions and voting to ban partial birth abortion amid broader concerns about abortion's social impact.
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Legislative Assembly
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Alex Moones
Donald Elliott
Louise Snodgras
Joseph Bartlett
Paul Stull
David Brinkley
Mother Teresa
Restroom alert at Frederick's Red Lobster
A mother from Emmitsburg reports her 11 year old son was touched in a men's room at Frederick's Red Lobster. She describes the incident, expresses fear, and discusses potential violence and self defense concerns. She urges precautions and questions public restroom safety.
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Frederick
Red Lobster
Letters to the Editor policy at The Frederick News Post
The Frederick News Post invites signed letters with the writer’s name address and home and business phone numbers for verification. Space limits mean some letters are published abridged and non eligible items include pastry verses or form letters. Submissions arrive by mail to 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 by phone 301 662 8299 or email letters@fredericknewspost.com.
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