Frederick County Charter Debate Editorial Opposes Change
The editorial urges a no vote on the Frederick County charter, arguing it fails to improve representation, risks concentrated executive power, and raises costs. It favors the current commissioner system, notes Annapolis legislation is often routine, and asserts good governance comes from good people, not a charter.
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Frederick County
Annapolis
Maryland
Charter
Frederick
Andy Rooney: Progress Won't Save Time Or Improve Life
Pen columnist Bob Reid notes Andy Rooney argues that modern tech rarely saves time or happiness. He contrasts Underwood typewriters with word processors, highways with vacations, mechanical watches with quartz, and home conveniences against persistent questions of better living.
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United States
Hamilton Railroad
Ivan Lend
Bill Tilden
Jack Nicklaus
Bobby Jones
Ben Hogan
Experts clash over Yellowstone land use and private wells
Washington testimony centers on private hot water wells near Yellowstone National Park risking the park’s thermal features. Geologist Irving Friedman of the U S Geological Survey may dispute Interior findings that drilling poses no risk. Congress debates how the Interior Department should handle funding for witnesses amid controversy.
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Washington
Yellowstone National Park
House
Yellowstone
Interior Department
Irving Friedmen
U.S. Geological Survey
Interior Mining and Natural Resources Subcommittee
Jim Lynch
Yellowstone clash over geothermal wells faces political tides
The Interior Department backed a geothermal well outside Yellowstone led by The Church Universal and Triumphant despite Park Service warnings. Lujan cited a GS report and conveyed a rosy view, drawing criticism from Rep. Pat Williams and backing his Old Faithful Protection Act proposal. New allies from Cuba to Syria are expanding terrorism ties, raising vigilance amid potential nuclear threats.
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Interior Department
Friedman
Lujan
Bush
Yellowstone
National Park Service
Barbee
U.S. Park
James Ridenour
Ridenour
Congress
U.S. Geological Survey
USGS
Washington, D.C
Yellowstone National Park
Pat Williams
D-Mont
Williams
Soviet Union
Cuba
Iran
Iraq
Libya
North Korea
Syria
State Department
Filipino New People's Army
German Red Army
Provisional
Irish Republican Army
Under 21 night scene proposal for Frederick
A third year Hood College student argues for an under 21 club in Frederick inviting local bands and DJs. He notes current venues Rabbit's Foot and Players succeed but lack teen targeted options and suggests a central venue accessible to all ages, reducing trips to D C or Baltimore for entertainment.
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Tam
Hood College
Frederick
Rabbit's Foot
D.C
Baltimore
Expansion delays for Fort Detrick under dispute locally
Local parcels resisting land purchases claim no real effort has been made to buy their property as Fort Detrick expansion moves into the possibility stage. County leaders oppose a state plan to replace alms houses with two central institutions. Armistice Day events planned by Alton Bennett and committees draw participation from Oz Fire Brush and other Frederick firms. A German TV crew films Fort Detrick for a defense series, aiming at peaceful uses of the facility. Mayor Magaha clarifies sewer supervision rules under state code, not forced contractor practices.
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U.S. Air Corps
Detrick Field
Detrick Fieta
U.S. Army Air Base
Frederick
Fort Detrick
United States
Wilhelm Bittert
Jim Bryan
Paul Gordon
Austin P. Beon
Lillian C. Mann
Annapolis
Frederick County
Me first leaders leave me appalled
A reader condemns “me first” leaders from Washington to Frederick for voting themselves raises while layoffs occur He argues budgets are broken by poor governance and calls for cutting government waste to fund raises He notes rising foreclosures bankruptcies and unemployment and urges action based on available funds.
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Tom
Washington
Frederick
Louis Goldstein
Frederick Post
Public worry over school cuts and safety inspections
Letters express concern for long time public employees facing job loss and call for pay cuts to preserve others' work. Readers question builder inspections at Ballenger Creek and Spring Ridge Schools, asking who checked foundations, drains, framing, roof, electrical, plumbing, and final occupancy safety before reopening.
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Annapolis
Washington
Maryland School For the Deaf
Larry Cassell
Ballenger Creek
Spring Ridge
Immunization rates drop in Maryland raise concerns
Readers express alarm over Maryland and US immunization declines. A Maryland Health Resources Planning Commission report notes low 2 year old immunization rates, rising measles cases, and worse than 40 states rankings on low birth weight and infant mortality, amid debate over a proposed county charter and local governance. Public letters urge action and caution to voters.
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Maryland Health Resources Planning Commission
Maryland
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Steini’ AY Mi. Newe Nea
Jack Anderson
Lau LE Frederick
News Post
Washington County
Alton Y. Bennett
Oz Fire Brush Co
M.J. Grove Lime Co
Frederick Tailoring Co
Price Brothers
E. Paul Magaha
Harry A. Rosenfeld
Edward S. Delaplaine
Red Horse Steakhouse
F. Loraine Simpson Sr
LeipHyes Cumy
Libertytown
F. Loraine Simpson Jr
Carol L. Linthicum Frederick
Mary Lou
United Nations Childrens’ Fund
Unicef
Kim Posich
Mary M, Margrabe Frederick
Plese
Ruth Ann Burgener Jefferson
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