Frederick County primary candidates and contests noted
The Frederick News-Post outlines races in the upcoming primary. It highlights county commissioner contests with incumbents and four challengers in District 3, including Sue Hecht and Marilyn Young, plus District 4A contenders with educators and attorneys. GOP and Democrat slates for 6th Congressional District competition against Rep Roscoe Bartlett are also listed.
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Court House
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Register of Wills
Orphans Court
Frederick News-Post
Ronald Sundergill
Sue Hecht
Royd Smith
Marilyn Young
Frederick
Heartly House
Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence
Ronald Young
F&m Bank
Tom Hattery
General Assembly
David M. Denton
Maryland School For the Deaf
Robert Halley
Knoxville
The
Career & Technology Center
Tom Slater
Linganore High School
Democratic
Mark Hoke
Ilona Hogan
Terre Rhoderick
Clyde Berger
Linda Boyer
David Gray
Galen Clagett
Paul Muldowney
Washington County
Rep
Roscoe Bartlett
A day for the birds and heroes in Frederick
Ron and Glenda Guzinski recall a cool August day in Frederick when a blue and white parakeet survived a rescue attempt. A Frederick police officer aided in stopping traffic and a passerby captured the bird. A local pet store named Aquarium took the bird in, as residents praised the helper-heroes during an otherwise ordinary day.
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Golden Mile
Red Horse
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Frederick
Birdie
Aquarium
Sunshine
Klan Critique Reflects Christian Belief Verses Hate
A letter to the Frederick Post rebukes the Klan and any link to Christianity, asserting true Christian teaching centers on love for all. The writer cites Romans and emphasizes equality, condemning racial superiority and anti Jewish hatred as incompatible with Christ's example.
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Mr. Fogle
Frederick Post
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Klan
Calvary
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Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
God
Brian Miner On Christian Lifestyle And Grace
Brian Miner argues that Christianity is more than a religion, calling it a lifestyle rooted in humility and faith. He urges careful printing of Jesus Christ's name and contrasts it with what he sees as opposition, praising grace as true unconditional love from Beonsbere.
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Lord
Jesus Christ
Brian Miner
Beonsbere
Honorary Doctorate Defended for Dr David Denton
In a letter from ED Scouten Frederick, pride is expressed for David Denton and his honorary doctorate. The author notes earned doctorates in deaf education are rare and Denton’s work in total communication focused on English speech reading and writing for prelingually deaf children. The letter asserts ongoing respect for Denton’s instructional influence in Maryland.
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David Denton
Dr. Denton
Denton
Maryland
POW camp planned near Frederick to house 350 inmates
A Spokesman report says guards and zero POWs would run a Fort George Meade prison near Frederick to hold about 350 prisoners for harvesting, ca nning, pulpwood, with Capt. Eugene Messner to command. Nearby, Harold Keller won a Future Farmers of America speaking contest at Rutgers.
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Fort George G. Meade
Frederick
Eugene Messner
Harold K. Keller
C. Ernest Keller
Middletown
Charles Keller
New York Yankee
Support for Christensen as county commissioner candidate
The Rev. Roger L. Salomon of Jefferson shares concerns with Shane Christensen after six discussions by phone and in person. He urges voters to back Christensen to balance government with rights, strengthen core education, uphold morality and values, and protect religious liberty for church ministries.
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Shane Christensen
Mr. Christensen
Dietz Defends Curriculum After Clyde Berger Education Critique
Nancy S. Dietz rejects Clyde Berger for county commissioner, asserting Frederick County schools emphasize the 3 Rs and functional tests, inviting Berger to visit West Frederick Middle School to see no chants or spells and to hear about curriculum guides. She attributes Berger’s views to talk show chatter.
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Clyde Berger
Frederick County
Berger
Clyde
West Frederick Middle School
Unfettered government letter prompts Jefferson reflection
A reader responds to the Aug. 20 News letter about Thomas Jefferson and his tribute to God, defending Jeffersonian ideals and critiquing government restraint discussions. The correspondence highlights foundational beliefs and the interplay of religion and governance.
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Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson’s Deist beliefs and moral critique in historical view
The letter argues that Thomas Jefferson was a Deist who rejected biblical miracles and Jesus as divine, while noting his public contributions remain significant. It questions modern politicians’ adherence to religious standards and briefly mentions personal conduct and an upfront impact fee, signed by Mary Fuhrman Thurmont.
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God
Jefferson
Jesus
Response to Aug 29 Letter on Crime Bill Debate
A reader criticizes the Crime Bill voting pattern, noting it funds 20 000 federal positions and leaves many law enforcement jobs to local groups. The writer argues for education over quick fixes, argues three strikes targets federal crimes, cites the 10th Amendment, and mentions Washington DC gun laws.
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Washington, D.C
Gray area on impact fee case stirs public debate
Frederick News-Post readers weigh in on the August 31 article about commissioners waiving an impact fee for a new house. Comments praise and critique the ordinance, noting the Creswells’ situation and arguing who ultimately pays the fee and how it affects traffic on Baker Road.
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Nancy Luse
Frederick
Mary or nothing but a wimpy devil column clash
Francis Smith of Emmitsburg questions Anthony Dove's June 27 article, criticizing tone toward Mary and defending Marian devotion. He cites Catholic practices as evidence of faith and asks whether the devil could produce such good works.
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Anthony Dove
Mary
Jesus
Emmitsburg
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