Year Round School Debate Sparks Statewide Talk
The piece discusses year round schooling as a long debated idea with past proposals and Gov. Schaefer prompting renewed discussion. It notes funding fluctuations, limited use of empty classrooms, possible summer scheduling changes, and the high cost of new buildings like Urbana High School versus potential reuse of existing space.
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William Donald Schaefer
Rhett
Maryland
Urbana High School
Frederick County
Pavillion on Carroll Creek eyed as downtown anchor
Jennifer Dougherty markets The Pavillion on Carroll Creek as a multi use hub for Frederick offering shopping, events, ice rink and farmers market. She proposes a revenue bond funded by vendor fees with private management to avoid general debt and boost downtown vitality.
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Carroll Creek
Pavillion
Pavillion Management
Frederick County Farmers
Market Street
McCutcheon’s
McCutcheon's
Frederick
Santa
New York
Rockefeller Center
London
Portobello Road
Citek
Congress Debates Abortion Funding Ban Sparks House Fracas
A June House floor erupted in a passionate, personal clash over a 16 year ban on federal funding for abortion for poor women. Cynthia McKinney denounced the policy as harming blacks and the poor while Rep. Henry Hyde defended it with sharp rhetoric. Jeers and protests followed as Hyde secured the votes to prevail.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Congress
House
Cynthia McKinney
Georgia
McKinney
Henry Hyde
R-Il
Hyde
Cardiss Collins
Coline
Diversity in Congress Reflects Personal Experience Gaining Weight
Neil Brown argues Congress has more women, minorities, and varied life experiences than before yet often debates issues in abstract terms. He cites Carol Moseley Braun as a firsthand voice and notes lawmakers from diverse backgrounds can enrich health care and welfare policy discussions through genuine, from-the-heart exchanges.
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Congress
America
Whenllinois
Carol Moseley-Brant
Senate
Supreme Court
Moseley- Braun
Howell Heftin
D-Ala
United Daughters
McKinney
Bill Brewster
Stillwater
Okla
J. Roy Rowland
Georgia
Lynn Woolsey
D-Calif
Preweekend fuel lift draws motorists and events from 50 years ago
Fifty years ago September 7 to 13 motorists recall pre gasoline days as Red Cross Nurses Aide volunteers report sufficiency while a DS World Genlery class seeks enrollees. Scout camporee at Grove’s Meadow features tents, campfire, and Bob Burger lighting with flint. Frederick farmers receive 1942 parity pay checks, and Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary hosts a sold out Lost Horizon screening at Tivoli. EMS advisory council groundwork spans Frederick and Washington counties with 30 members. HOWMET and Amax plan to double Eastalco Aluminum capacity at Buckeystown. A RAMA AAPA Enterprises begins razing Bowers Lumber site ahead of post office complex.
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Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary
Tivoli Theater
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Tivoli
Emergency Medical Service
EMS
Frederick
Washington County
EMS Coordinating Committee
Elect or Appoint? Board lacks final say on budget
Natalie Jo Boyles argues the school board, whether elected or appointed, is not the final authority on school finances and remains dependent on county commissioners. She questions whether this should influence decisions to elect a board.
Letter clarifies authorship of Frederick Wrens-Post writings
Richard C. Bowers of Frederick County states he did not write or endorse the letters signed Richard Bowers, Frederick. He requests the actual writer identify themselves in future communications to avoid mistaken attribution.
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Federick Wrens-Post
Richard Bowers
Frederick
Frederick County
Wyngate Drive
Parks Visit With Dutch and Danish Couples at City Hall
A Sunday outing near City Hall drew two couples described as typical American boys from the Netherlands and Denmark. It marked the first visit to the country for one couple while the Danish participant noted prior trips here. The speaker attempted to ask how they found their way to the park.
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City Hall
Netherlands
Denmark
Letters on city park upkeep and praise for mayor
A reader laments litter removal and weed control in the park while praising the mayor for overseeing a clean public space. The note mentions begonias, a black water fountain, and pride in City Hall as decisive city improvements. The piece ends with a reflection on peace and responsibility.
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Frederick
City Hall
Bereavement Help From Hospice Caring Inc Gaithersburg
Charles C Parker of Damascus shares how Hospice Caring Inc supports grieving spouses and families in Montgomery County. The program offers 869 Hope and bereavement group services to ease loneliness, sleep disturbance, and daily challenges after the loss of a spouse.
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Sonia Boin
Hospice Caring Inc
Gaithersburg
Montgomery
Jean
Parker
War Within Democracy Says Nation Faces Silent Enemy
A speaker warns that democracy survives only if citizens protect others rights and fulfill obligations. The speech frames apathy as a hidden foe, arguing that postwar peace masks a crisis of personal and collective responsibility that could erode the republic without action and education.
How to Write Letters to The Frederick News-Post
Readers are invited to send letters to the editor. Include the writer’s signature address and phone number and note that letters may be edited or limited in publication. Send to Letters to the Editor, The Frederick News-Post, 200 E Patrick St, Frederick MD 21708 or fax 662 8299.
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Frederick News
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Frederick
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Culler Lake
Bob Burger
Howmet and
Amax
Eastalca Aluminum Co
Buckeystown
Ab Beadedeea Rama Aapa Enterprises Inc
Bowers Lumber Company
East Patrick
Carter Streets
Natalie JO Boyles
Richard C. Bowers Frederick
Blanche Parcell Frederick
Robert BE. Kennedy Frederick
Charles C Parker
Damascus
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