Debate over public school uniforms in Maryland
Editorial notes a Capital News Service survey showing 15 percent of Maryland public schools have some uniform policy, with Frederick County home to Heather Ridge as the sole example. The piece argues for local decisions, cites concerns about safety and message, and urges letting schools and student voices shape dress rules without broad countywide policy. It mentions urban wear policies and a history of dress codes and letters from students.
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Capital News Service
Maryland
Frederick County
American Federation of Teachers
Baltimore City
Heather Ridge
Pets County
Bradley narrows gap as political odds shift in 2000 race
Former senator Bill Bradley, a longtime NBA figure with a steady fundraising base, gains on Al Gore in New Hampshire polls while Bush leads Gore by about 15 to 20 points nationally. Bradley’s appeal rests on cautious liberal ideals and a nonthreatening style, contrasting with Gore’s gaffes and Clinton-era baggage. Some Republicans see moderates courting Bradley as a potential post‑primary landing spot, and the race remains unsettled as party dynamics shift and fatigue with televised politics grows. Serpps Howard News Service
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al Gore
Bradley
New Hampshire
Gore
George W Bush
Bush
Clinton
Fort Worth
Texas
John McCain
Elizabeth Dole
Serpps
Howard News Service
Demand for Street Upgrades After Mud Worsens Local Road
Residents near Lee Place pressed for street improvements as rain intensified mud and a truck full of bricks sank into an open sewer trench. A tow truck also got stuck. The Frederick area hosts a week of Home Fashion Time with Fred erick's furniture stores. Dr John E F Frank, U S Public Health Service dentist, treated students at North Market Street School to fluoride applications. A Governor's Day at the Great Frederick Fair featured Louis L Goldstein in a 1915 Model T and opening of an antique car show. 4 H Grand Champion Steer winner Robert Miller of Woodsboro topped the 117th fair with a 1,170 pound Angus steer. Suzanne Taylor Schipper earned a bachelor of arts in music therapy from Cowba College and will work at Connecticut Hospital in Middletown after 1969 graduation. A Smithsonian video crew filmed at Rose Hill Manor Children's Museum for a Year of the Child display, featuring third graders from Frederick Christian Academy.
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Cowba College of Music
Philadelphia
Connecticut Hospital
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Office of Museum Programs
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Frederick
Rose Hill Manor
Children’s Museum
Fredenck Christian Academy
Bigger problems for Thompson over remarks on gays and adultery
Robert L. Cole of Frederick criticizes County Commissioner John I. Thompson for focusing on private matters. He urges Thompson to address drought damage and assist local farmers instead. Cole warns against government bigotry and peeking into people's lives.
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Frederick County
John I. Thompson
Unfair views on protections in Frederick County
A letter criticizes Frederick County officials including John J Thompson and Alex Mooney for opposing protections for gays and other groups. The writer argues sexual orientation has no impact on job performance and calls for resignation of Mooney and Thompson. References to related public figures and a high school tragedy are noted.
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Frederck County
John J. Thompson
Alex Mooney
Maryland
Thompson
Human Relations Commission
John Thompson
Mooney
Mr Thompson
Columbine High
Frederick High
Thomas Johnson
Frederick County
Darren Poindexter
Letters to the Editor on morality laws and prejudice in Frederick
Anne L and Thomas Palmer sign letters criticizing Article 27 laws and urging repeal of morality statutes in Maryland. The writers condemn hate filled campaigns, call for inclusion, and warn of future targeting of opponents while noting Thompson's public service roles and a looming 2002 term expiration.
Community letter disputes police profiling in Frederick
George J. Martin argues against police inaction and defends Frederick City officers after Charlene Edmonds case. He recounts a stop with a Frederick City Police officer, noting a ticket dismissed in court, and urges ride-alongs to understand policing pressures while praising officers overall.
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Charlene Edmonds
Frederick City
NAACP
Ms. Edmonds
Girl pays for false rape claim underscored by tax dollars
Berette Bell argues it is appropriate for the young woman to cover police investigation costs for a false rape claim. She says such measures deter false accusations, urge lessons for the accused, and justify tax dollars being spent properly, urging longer enforcement.
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Tothers
Impeachment Question For State Senator Or County Official
A reader asks whether it is possible to impeach a state senator or a county commissioner after comments. The query reflects interest in legal processes for removing public figures and the scope of impeachment versus other actions.
Frederick County official backs anti discrimination stance
Frederick County Commissioner John Thompson argues against compelled anti discrimination in hiring while supporting a privately owned company’s freedom to hire and fire. He calls for removing government pressure to enforce politically correct hiring and seeks broader government noninvolvement in employment decisions.
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Frederick County
John Thompson
Following Car Sparks Concerns Of Profiling In Frederick
A resident recalls being followed for about three miles through Frederick city by an unmarked police car from Brunswick late at night. The driver tailed every turn until the person reached their home, raising concerns about profiling and police conduct.
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Charlene Edmond
Frederick City
Brunswick
Frederick
Bartlett idea on guiding troubled teens into service
A Maryland Army National Guard recruiter endorses Rep. Roscoe Bartletts plan to channel troubled youths into positive military service. With 14 years in the Army, the recruiter argues many youths could become motivated recruits despite past history and stresses a constructive environment to help them improve.
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Maryland Army National Guard
Roscoe Bartlett
Bartlett
Frederick News Post Letters Policy and Contact Info
The Frederick News Post invites letters exclusive to the paper. Letters must be signed with writer name, home address, and home and business phone numbers. Due to volume, publication cannot be guaranteed and some letters may be abridged for space.
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Fredenck News-Fest
Jeffers
Corne
Lefért
Kinard
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