Enrollment surge looms for Frederick County schools
Maryland planners project a 26.6 percent rise in Frederick County public school enrollment from 1993 to 2003, with secondary schools hardest hit and growth slowing for elementary grades in some counties. By 2003 the county would host about 37,970 students, 6,000 more than today, prompting calls to plan new schools and renovations now.
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Frederick County
Maryland Office of Planning
Howard
Frederick
Charles
Calvert and Charles
Pre-primary Pulse in Maryland Politics Gloomy and Local
Roy Meachum notes a dull pre primary period with campaigns piling mail and ads, voters distracted by metropolitan focus. Local races center on Ellen Sauerbrey in Frederick, while Sarbanes and Brock joust for Senate attention.
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Brock Steamroller
Brock
Frederick
Joseph Curran
Attorney General
Eleanor Carey
Curran
Richard Bennett
Louis Goldstein
Maryland
Rasbury Slams DeArmon Letter From Frederick Reader
Andrew M. Rasbury of Frederick criticizes Don DeArmon in a sharp letter to the editor, denouncing Democratic crime policy and preferring expanded gun rights. He questions safety claims, condemns welfare-state ideas, and urges keeping the Second Amendment intact while rejecting stronger government control.
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Lenin
Stalin
Andrew M. Rasbury
Frederick
Apathy on Price Controls Warned by Official
Frank King of the Maryland price administration warns Kiwanis members that public apathy toward price controls and rationing is dangerous. He notes Allied victories and potential war end as factors increasing risk while urging continued vigilance.
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Europe
Frank King
Baltimore
State Office of Price Administration
Kiwanis Club
Denton Receives Honorary Doctorate from Western Maryland College
In a letter to the editor Denton clarifies his degrees stating Western Maryland College awarded him an honorary Doctor of Pedagogy in 1971 for work in deaf education. The college honored him in recognition of his contributions and a correction followed a prior article.
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Denis J. Doyle
Dan Burns
Dorsey Backed For State's Attorney In Frederick County
Arnold N. Fleagle commends Tommy Dorsey for State's Attorney bid, noting his student scholar record, varsity sports leadership, and community service. The letter cites Dorsey's proactive stance on rising law enforcement issues and his continued local involvement.
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Tommy Dorsey
Frederick County
Aron One candidate Ruthann Aron for Senate primary
Ruthann Aron presents a balanced plan to cut the federal deficit by balancing income and spending. She supports a line item veto to curb pork barrel spending and aims to reduce outlays through government reforms without blaming federal workers. Aron also proposes tax cuts to stimulate growth and increase revenue.
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Ruthann Aron
Senator’s deficit reduction work helps Maryland and nation
Frank Gallo of Mount Airy notes that a senator who assists in difficult deficit reduction will aid Maryland and the United States, praising practical fiscal leadership.
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Maryland
Primary support letter for Sue Hecht candidacy
A letter urging support for Sue Hecht in the upcoming primary. The writer praises Hecht as honest, intelligent, compassionate, and a solid planner who listens and acts. It urges readers to attend forums, study data, and bring others to vote, framing the off year vote as a personal choice with impact on local governance.
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Sue Hecht
Sue
Ard
Glendening Response to Allensworth Letter in PG County
A local letter from a Prince George’s County resident rebuts Democratic candidate Don Allensworth’s claim that county services declined over the past decade. The writer, a former PG County Fire Department veteran, argues the decline is not due to Parris Glendening and cites a 24 year career to frame his perspective.
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Don Allensworth
Maryland
Allensworth
Prince George's County
Parris Glendening
Mr. Glendening
Roscoe Bartlett Urged to Tackle Change in Congress
Thurmont reader William B. Bruchey critiques Roscoe Bartlett in the Frederick Post letter, arguing reform of Congress is unlikely and noting long standing pay raises and special airport parking. The writer says Bartlett means well but will fail to alter federal practice.
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Frederick
Roscoe Bartlett
Congress
Roscoe
Ruthann Aron Seeks Senate Seat with Health Care Focus
Robert Read touts Ruthann Aron as a Republican primary candidate with a physician spouse and deep health care knowledge. He claims she will defend current delivery options, preserve provider choice, and promote quality care through private competition in the U S Senate.
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Ruthann Aron
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites reader letters. Include name address and phone number for verification. Provide letters by mail to Letters to the Editor P O Box 578 Frederick MD 21705 or by telefax to 662 8299.
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Frederick
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