Frederick County students excel on SATs beating state and national averages
Frederick County students posted dramatic SAT score gains well above the Maryland and national averages with math leading verbal results. Stephen Hess notes the improvements reflect strong teaching and parental support, urging focus on individual student progress and college preparation rather.
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Stephen Hess
Walkersville
Middletown
Father John Norman praised as mayor candidate in readers letter
Valaree Dickerson Norman and siblings defend John Norman amid articles questioning his background. They recount Marine Corps service, early life hardships, education efforts, and community work, urging voters to consider his integrity and leadership for Frederick City. The letter, signed by multiple Norman family members, condemns misrepresentation and notes support from local figures.
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John Norman
Frederick City
U.S. Marine Corps
New tax law aids working poor with earned income credit
Washington says the deficit reduction bill expands the earned income credit costing 20.8 billion over five years. It would assist about 11 million families with children and 4.5 million childless workers offsetting a 4.3 cent a gallon gasoline tax increase, backed by both parties though facing wage and food stamp participation challenges and a higher, indexed minimum wage.
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Debate over minimum wage and earned income credit impacts
Senate leaders fault the wage increase plan as a tax hike while Democrats tout deficit reduction. Analysis from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities shows how raising the minimum to 4.50 could boost family income through wages, food stamps, and the earned income credit, with detailed figures for four member households and childless workers. Jill Luther of The Associated Press notes 20 years covering federal tax policy.
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Bob Dole
Clinton
House
Center On Budget and
Jill Luther
Associated Press
Eight residents survive tire blowout in New Market area
A light sedan carrying eight residents from Ellicott City to their homes overturned after a recapped tire blew on the U S highway near Lisbon. Samuel Hood sustained a strained shoulder and shock. the driver William Hood’s son was among the injured in the frightening crash.
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U.S
Lisbon
Samuel W. Hood
William R. Hood
Dougherty Denies Homosexual Rumors in Mayoral Bid
Jennifer P Dougherty Democratic candidate for mayor of Frederick City responds to accusations she is homosexual. She rejects rumors spread by opponents, vows to stick to issues, and calls for accountability for those who propagate lies while denying any truth to the rumors about her personal life.
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Roy Meachum
Frederick
Meachum
Jennifer P. Dougherty
Frederick City
Debating session backs Gary Hughes for Frederick leader
Letters praise Gary Hughes at the August FCC mayoral session, citing forthright delivery and sincerity. A Mount Airy reader contrasts Liz Dodson and Elders on public health trust, urging cautious leadership for Frederick’s future.
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FCC
Gary Hughes
Frederick
Shaw's Zero Salary Earns Praise for Service
Franklin Shaw of New Market defends a $0 mayoral wage, noting double increases with tenure and high voter support. He argues many would work for $30,000 or less as county commissioners, asserting performance over pay.
Elders Nomination Sparks Coverage Questions
Critics say media coverage of Joycelyn Elders as U S Surgeon General nominee was limited while she faced questions over Arkansas clinics and defective condoms. They argue Elders knew of defects and fear of undermining confidence among teens influenced her actions and policy views.
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U.S
Joycelyn Elders
Arkansas
Jorcelyn Elders
Joycelyn
Hughes the navigator for Frederick mayor bid
Gary Hughes, a six year U S Navy submariner, is described as uniquely qualified to be Frederick's mayor. The piece argues submarine duty builds patience, fearlessness, common sense and a 10 percent devotion to duty, qualities seen as transferable to political leadership.
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Gary Hughes
Frederick
U.S. Navy
Gary
Damage control at Victor Cullen
A reader in Sabillasville accuses Youth Services International of feigning concern while setting up an advisory board to spread its influence at Victor Cullen. The writer, living near the grounds, says the situation has worsened and fears declines in safety and privacy. James H. Gouker Sr. voices alarm.
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Victor Cullen
Youth Services International
Stooges
Defend our Monocacy Battlefield Letter to the Editor
ERIC POLATTY of Monrovia argues against reduced funding for Civil War battlefield preservation. He notes the sacrifice of those who fought for their beliefs and urges protecting the land rather than diverting funds from parks, highlighting tourism revenue as a counterpoint.
Letters to the Editor Guidelines for The Frederick News
The Frederick News Post invites concise letters on subjects covered by the newspaper. Not all letters can be published due to volume. Include your address for verification and mail letters to 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705.
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