Frederick County Commissioners Fail To Attend Annapolis Budget Session
Frederick County commissioners face sharp criticism for not sending delegates to Annapolis the budget debate, with delegation chair James E. McClellan blasting the absence as disrespectful. The panel, split and distracted, plans an open meeting in Urbana to hear citizen concerns as residents urge coherent leadership and clear representation.
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Frederick County
Weir
Annapolis
Urbana
Baltimore
James E. McClellan
Dr. McClellan
Frederick
Ronald Sundergill
David Gray
Sue Ann Yingling
Gail Bowerman
Baseball cards and lost fortunes from mothers trashing collections
An essay recalls how baseball cards, once common in packs and as promotions, surged to valuable collectibles. It notes rare 1910 and mid-century cards, the fame of the Wagner and Plank issues, and stories of fathers and sons who blame mothers for wrecking potential fortunes. It ends with a personal tale of a grandson's collection and a mother who never knew of it.
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Tobacco
Adolph Hitler
Sed
Wyves
Wuutge
Guyana
Honus Wagner
Wagner
Sweet Caporal Tobacco Company
Eddie Plank
Sweet Caporal
Briggs Frankfurter
George Miller Candy Company
Babe Ruth
Mickey Mantle
Bob Feller
Feiler
Tom Boswell
The
Washington Post
Pinkerton
Boswell
Hagerstown
Corinne
Roger
Rudy Maye
Elections stir false economic upturn in Washington
The article argues that during reelection cycles, interest rates fall and the economy appears stronger due to Federal Reserve actions. It contends the Fed faces political pressure from the White House, warns against premature money-supply boosts, and notes inflation risks if such moves occur. It concludes with skepticism about near term gains and the paradoxes of monetary policy.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
White House
Fed
Bush
Economic Outlook Warns of Slower Stock Market Recovery
Jack Anderson argues inflation stays low yet earnings shrink, forecasting a gradual economy rebound similar to 1983 under Reagan but with a weaker bull market. He blames debt buildup, bank weakness, and tax policy for a subdued recovery ahead. Separately, Handy notes Croatian film firm Jadran Films had a weapon stockpile worth about 150000 dollars seized by Croatian guards and used by actors during the Croatia crisis.
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Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Michael Mihalic
Jadran Films of
Zagreb
Hollywood
Michael Viner
Mihalic
Croatia
Yugoslavia
Sarajevo
Jadran Films
Controlling rottweilers concerns and responsibility
A letter from Lisa D. Etzler of Waitkersville laments cruelty and poor ownership of rottweilers. The writer hopes the boy with the dogs and Daisy the beagle are identified and treated, while praising prior breed reliability and urging safer control to prevent future harm.
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Daisy
Michel
Frederick County in 1941 defense drive and local events
Five events across Frederick County include a national Food for Defense drive urging farmers to raise home garden output by 17 percent in 1942 and boost 15 other items, Braddock CCC reports 33 Shamokin enrollees, local gas station owners maintain reduced hours through winter, Everedy Plant reports a water gusher solving drought concerns, a VFW Country Club robbery yields 655 dollars, and Thurmont elects James Black to a second mayoral term with Vernon Myers and Roy Clabaugh re elected for commissioner seats.
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Frederick County
Nations Food For Defense
James Black
Thurmont Board of Commissioners
Guardian Hose Fire Company
Vernon C. Myers
Roy C. Clabaugh
Murray Miller
Harry O. Miller
Letter defending rottweilers to The Frederick News Post
A reader defends rottweilers after a beagle attack report, arguing not all dogs are dangerous. The writer praises a well raised rottweiler named Tank, cites friendly behavior at events, and urges recognizing owner influence over dog temperament.
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Frederick
Theresa Michel
Daisy
Tank
Woodsboro
Voice of anger over political forays and personal ruin
Eric J. Boysen of Frederick cites contempt for Congress and a national humiliation after televised allegations. He argues due process was ignored and calls for accountability, fearing damage to civic life and feminist progress.
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Clarence Thomas
Supreme Court
Politicians blamed for woefully failing the nation
SAM F. VAUGHAN condemns the Reagan-Bush years as a national disaster and calls for a sales tax to repair damage. He attacks the executive branch, federal lawmakers, and the top 10 percent, labeling Republicans as out of touch and Democrats as lacking backbone. He urges tax reform over gambling and lotteries.
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White House
U.S
Stongside
Capitol Hill
Bush
Fund raising burdens families seek direct donations
Debbie Culler argues school fundraising causes stress and social pressure for children and parents in Frederick County. She notes repeated fundraisers, door-to-door selling annoyances, required minimums for parties, and competing demands from extracurricular groups. Proposes schools accept a flat $30 to $40 donation to avoid ongoing fund raising.
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Frederick County
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