Shrinking state government sparks retirement incentive debate
The piece critiques a state plan offering a generous early retirement for workers aged 50 with 25 years service to cut costs. It notes 2,000 requests by September, with projections of 1,800 retirees and $10 million in salary savings, while warning of job rehires and reinvested incentives. It questions the real savings if desks are filled again and retirees rejoin as contractors.
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Crack cocaine links in Iran contra saga draw Baltimore protests
Roy Meachum notes CIA denial by John Deutch and a CBS Mercury News series alleging arms sales to Iran financed cocaine trafficking to West Coast dealers. Baltimore Mayor Schmoke seeks CBC, DOJ probes amid charges of racial genocide and White House denial of agency involvement.
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Col North
Mercury News
Rick Ross
Fuerza Democratica Nicaraguense
Washington
Deutch
FDN
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CBC
Department of Justice
Schmoke
National Conference of Mayors
Maryland smokers spark a political rights debate piece
Nicholas J. Keilen writes from Frederick critiquing Maryland coverage on tobacco policy, EPA studies on passive smoking, and FDA proposals. He cites CRS findings challenging EPA conclusions, laments limited local reporting, and argues teenagers smoke due to peer influence and access rather than ads. He questions government pressure, industry funding, and balancing public health with liberty. He notes Clinton's stance and warns against overreach.
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Tobacco- Free America
U.S
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Clinton
Maryland
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Historic Roger Brooke Taney home gifts to Frederick County
The Historic Roger Brook e Taney home on South Bentz Street transfers to the Historical Society of Frederick County Inc as a gift from Roger Brooke Taney Home Inc. Judge Edward Delaplaine also donates personal property from the Taney Home tied to the life of the former U S Chief Justice and other notable figures. Major General Francis Perrott delivered the Long Island Revolutionary War monument unveiling address in New York City. Valerie A. Asher of Brisbane married Laurin Bryan Askew of Whitehall in Emmitsburg. The couple met in Australia while Askew served as lieutenant junior grade USNR aboard the Bootes and made port visits in Brisbane. Joanna Elaine Poole was crowned 4 H Queen of the Great Frederick Fair with a silver tray gift and flowers. Over 10 000 visitors attended Thurmont Emmitsburg Community Show including queen, steam show and Grange dinners. Brenda Keilholtz named Community Show Queen with FFA Sweetheart. several finalists listed. President Gerald R Ford visited Frederick County to meet farmers at the Crum farm on Retreat Road, reportedly filming for re election ads.
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Historical Society
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U.S
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Frederick
Maryland
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New York City
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Brisbane
Australia
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Whitehall
Church of St. Anthony's Shrine
Emmitsburg
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USNR
Bootes
Thurmont
Thurmont-Emmitsburg
Brenda Keilholtz
William G. Keilholtz
FFA
Patty Long
Kerry Leahy
Jill Miller
Barbara Ruby
Faye Baker
Debbie Bunker
Lisa Blood
Cheryl Myers
Robin Ruby
Gerald R. Ford
Frederick County
William Crum
Retreat Road
Biggs Ford Road
Rep Bartlett lauded for aiding Frederick County businesses
Scott J. Hall of Classic Landscaping Inc. Woodsboro praises Rep Roscoe Bartlett for backing measures aiding small business. He cites higher self employed health insurance deductibility to 80 percent, equipment expense limit to 25000 dollars, a new simplified pension plan, and a medical savings plan as support for business owners, employees, and customers.
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Roscoe Bartlett
Washington
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Humane Society says renewal debated for 20 years
The Frederick County Humane Society requests clarity on the August 17 article about renewing the operating agreement with Frederick County. Commissioner Bruce Reeder initially favored a 20 year renewal with session tweaks, while a substitute motion to implement tweaks and revisit the deal passed, with Reeder opposing that substitute in favor of his original motion. The society thanks Reeder and the Board for their ongoing support to improve animal welfare.
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Board of County Commissioners
Letter defending Francis Scott Key and the Star Spangled Banner
The writer rebuts Kim Johnson by asserting Key’s deep Christian faith and hymnal literary merit. He defends the War of 1812 as just, notes British abuses, cites Adams praising Madison, and argues against condemning slaveholding ancestors while urging focus on improving present-day behavior in America and Frederick County.
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Francis Scott Key
Key
God
Christ Church
Georgetown
D.C
Episcopal Church
United States
Royal Navy
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Madison
Washington
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Jefferson
Mr. Key
America
Frederick County
Tax laws push marriage to aid child care says Nancy Hanel
Roy Meachum criticizes Congress ban on same sex marriage while arguing tax policy favors male female parenting to support child raising. Our tax dollars should back traditional family structures rather than alternate sexual practices.
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Roy Meachum
Congress
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