Voting in Maryland Primary Tips and Commentary
A public notice urges voting in Maryland primaries with guidance on registration eligibility. It explains you may mark a sample ballot, asks to confirm procedures with officials, and notes you can vote for any number of candidates up to the available slots. The piece discusses strategic voting and ends with a reminder about party registration.
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Maryland
Frederick County
Politicos
Meachum’s column faults Aron and Moorhead mudslinging
Roy Meachum reflects on a fair but flawed column about Ruthann Aron and Brock. He denounces Aron's campaign tactics and notes Brock’s credibility while praising Maryland voters and local candidates facing the close of campaigning. He urges citizens to vote tomorrow.
Tobacco advertising blitz sparks public debate on youth smoking
The speaker counters RJ Reynolds messaging by outlining myths about prohibition and arguing for regulation focused on preventing youth smoking. Cites that the average new smoker is 13 and challenges claims of non additiveness while urging limits on cigarette sales and marketing to curb youth initiation.
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RJ. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Tobacco Companies
America
Tobacco debate ad argues health harms and costs
Dr. Joe Ashwal from Frederick says tobacco addiction and secondhand smoke cause hundreds of thousands of deaths and billions in medical costs, criticizing Phillip Morris and R J Reynolds for promoting biased views with full page ads in major papers.
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Phillip Morris
R.J.R
Environmental Protection Agency
Tobacco
Washington Post
U.S.A. Today
U.S
Medal for rescue as bridge and bus news mix in Frederick
Yesterday items note Sgt Richard W Huntzberry awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service in Italy for a July 6 1944 rescue of Pfc Weissman. Officials say Jug Bridge near Frederick will open around Thanksgiving. A blind Baltimore man visited Frederick with his seeing eye dog Snuffy. A voter bus controversy ends when police order it off in Frederick. County denies paving claims linked to Leisure Tech wells near Urbana.
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Richard W. Huntzberry
Clarence Huntzberry
Water St
Frederick
Theodore B. Moore
Clearfield
Pfc
Weissman
Aguy V. Stone
Baltimore
Snuffy
William Fout
Andrews
Democratic State Central Committee
Roads Department
Reels Mill Road
Rush Creek
Urbana
Fout
Richard H. Stine
Crime Bill Critique Sparks Voter Push to Regain Rights
Bill critique argues the Crime Bill is a disgrace claiming it funds 20,000 police instead of 100,000 and will erode Second Amendment rights. The writer urges voters to oust lawmakers backing the bill and those who voted yes. Bill Wolfe Smithsburg voices the stance.
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Congress
Baseball salaries spark debate over pay balance
A reader argues that the 1.2 million dollar average baseball salary in a lifetime mirrors the earnings of a typical worker, questioning players’ compensation and warning that entertainers risk losing fans if they demand more. He notes minor leaguers rarely reach the majors and urges players to recognize their role as chosen entertainers.
Patriotism and Respect for the Country Questioned
A reader laments the erosion of patriotism amid party labels and ideological divides. The note questions where national pride and respect for the nation have gone and invites reflection on unity beyond partisan terms.
Letters on Respect for Authority and Civic Division
A pair of readers from Walkersville and Frederick critique current political divides, lack of respect for leadership, and calls for compromise and civility. They question the erosion of national unity, patriotism, and responsible public discourse amid debates over government priorities and military spending.
Military spending compared with allies and history
Michael Mills questions my statistics from the Department of Defense via the Center for Defense Information. In constant 1994 dollars the U S average annual military spending 1948 to 1989 was 250 billion, 1994 spending 280 billion, and the United States leads the world in arms outlay while allies make up the rest.
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Michael Mills
Department of Defense
Center For Defense Information
U.S
Ficker pushes for fair state aid and criticizes piggyback plan
Attorney Robin Ficker argues that Montgomery County relies on a 60 percent piggyback tax rate while Baltimore City receives more aid per capita. He cites figures showing Baltimore at 753 dollars and Montgomery at 137, with long term grants shifting from 1.46 to 1.87 for Baltimore and 0.52 to 0.44 for Montgomery.
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Sonia Boin
Montgomery County
Timothy Firestine
Baltimore City
Montgomery
Denton Viewed as Humble Educator in Annapolis Bid
Bertha Haller of Knoxville praises David Denton for hands on leadership and child centered approach. She notes Peg Denton hosts third graders at the Denton farm and Denton drives hay rides cooks hot dogs and joins students at their level highlighting his human side.
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David Denton
Peg
Waverley
Denton Farm
Annapolis
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James B. Moorhead
Louis Goldstein
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Sharon
Moorhead
Pittsburgh
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Joe Ashwal
Joe Ashwal, M.D
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Edgar C. Wirts Jr
Blue Lines
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Paul W. Mossburg
Bill Wolfe Smithsburg
Charlie Miller Urban
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Walkersville
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Bethesda
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