Maryland mandates surge local costs to 750
The state has issued 750 mandates to local governments, with funds cut in most areas except education. Officials in Annapolis propose a review by a new committee, a two year process likely to yield limited results and occasional surprises.
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Maryland
Frederick County
Senate
Thomas V. Mike Miller
House of Delegates
R. Clayton Mitchell
Miller
Mr. Mitchell
Annapolis
Letter on capital punishment and Thanos debate in Maryland
Roy Meachum argues against the death penalty citing John F. Thanos and Earl Washington Jr. He denounces opponents and defends execution as a deterrent while warning it harms civil society. He cites DNA exoneration and historic practices to claim abolition is needed to preserve unity and justice.
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Maryland
John F. Thanos
William Donald Schaefer
Schaefer
Public Defender’s Office
Thanos
Virginia
Earl Washington Jr
Washington Post
Republic
Washington
Baltimore
England
United States
Gun rights and crime focus from Frederick letter writer
Ken Berkowitz argues in Frederick that crime control, not handgun limits, drives safety. He opposes a blanket lockup law, cites D C as example, calls for stricter juvenile gun penalties, and urges consequences for gun offenses while stressing parental involvement and non-discrimination.
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Ken Berkowitz
Frederick
Jug Bridge debris kept from flooding by Mt. Grove work crew
Officials said contractors suffered no damage on the Jug Bridge project despite high water from the swollen Monocacy River. Debris was lodged against a temporary bridge but workmen freed it before it accumulated as the river fell back toward normal levels. Citizens were urged to sign the Home Front Pledge to avoid paying inflated prices and to surrender ration stamps for nonrationed goods by local leaders on WFMD. Frederick City faced higher water usage from Fishing Creek reserve amid ongoing drought, with 100,000 to 260,000 gallons daily overage, and reliance on Singapore filtration plant operating 24 hours to meet demand.
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Mt. Grove Lime Company
Jug Bridge
Monocacy
Frederick
Hugh V. Gittinger
Leo McCormick
OPA
Daniel E. Wight
WFMD
Frederick City
Fishing Creek
William J. Davis
Singapore
Indian Summer Fades as Showers Signal Winter’s Arrival
Twenty years ago the region endured a vibrant autumn as a chilly rain and predicted more showers arrived. A strong wind warned of winter while leaves fell. The 558th Signal Company Army Reserve assisted by moving several large airplanes to a Frederick Airport hanger for Frederick Community College’s new Aviation Maintenance training program.
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558Th Signal Company
Army Reserve Center
Rocky Springs Road
Frederick
Frederick Community College
Maturing of reality by FORDEN M. HUGHES
Middletown columnist FORDEN M. HUGHES reflects on changing tastes and tools from college days to adulthood. He contrasts Alpine Designs gear and leather attache cases with a practical plastic bag for a PB and J, illustrating gradual simplification.
Chamber of Commerce addresses alderman race remarks
Joe Lebherz of the Chamber of Commerce defends the interview process for alderman candidates Meta Nash and Sally Murphy. He rejects Roy Meachum's claim that flashiness biased the panel and asserts all candidates answered the same questions with equal time. He stresses the panel's goal of business development and urges respect for all candidates.
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Roy Meachum
Chamber of Commerce
Meta Nash
Sally Murphy
Ms. Murphy
Chamber
Murphy
Nash
Roy
School Board Negligence Over Impressions Manuals
A Frederick County parent condemns the school board for negligence in its handling of the Impression Teacher's Manuals. The note argues the appellants' requests were dismissed or mishandled and urges action to address perceived missteps in curriculum material decisions.
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Frederick County
School board faces witchcraft religion debate in Frederick County
Letters praise appellants for listing churches and Wicca groups while denouncing spells in schools as unrelated to education. They accuse the board of suppressing speech and risking lawsuits, praising Gary Hughes and Brenda L Arnold for standing with concerned congregations on children’s education and leadership.
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Frederick County
Sam Koski
Harry deMoll
Hughes Campaign Biography Highlights Courage and Service
As the November 2 mayoral race nears, supporters emphasize Gary Hughes's courage competence and caring. The profile notes Navy Good Conduct medals from 1976 to 1982 on submarine service, ownership of General Business Services, and extensive volunteer work with Advocates for the Homeless Hood College Alumni Association Maryland State Arts Council and others.
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Tme
Gary Hughes
Gary
U.S. Navy
Pacific
U.S Navy
Submarine Service
Advocates For the Homeless Inc
Hood College Alumni Association
Maryland State Arts Council
Chamber of Commerce of
Frederick County
Goodwill Industries of
Monocacy Valley
Visual problems on county roads near Woodsboro and Libertytown
Carolyn Snyder reports two near misses on Md. 550 north of Woodsboro and near Libertytown during bulk trash pickups. A county truck and a dump truck struggled to pass on hills with poor visibility, suggesting flaggers may be needed for safety.
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Woodsboro
Libertytown
Frederick City election stance urged against racial division
Vincent Digidia urges Frederick County residents to reject CCRJ and NAACP claims of rising racism. He argues city leadership represents diverse communities and calls for unity in the upcoming mayoral and aldermanic race, stressing Americans first.
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Concerned
Citizens For Racial Justice
NAACP
Concerned Citizens For Racial Justice
CCRJ
National Association For the Advancement of Coloured People
Frederick County
Frederick City
Letter writers address and contact for submissions
The Frederick News Post invites readers to send letters to the editor. Mailing address is P O Box 578 Freder ick MD 21705. Fax submissions can be sent to 662-8299.
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Frederick
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Thurmont
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