Congressman Bartlett's bill targets smut on military bases
Stopping PX sales of explicit material to U S military members faces strong debate. The measure aims to bar wholesale purchase of pornography on bases while allowing soldiers to bring items on and off base. Bartlett calls it a wasteful abuse, advocates a ban under the Defense Authorization Bill, with Clinton expected to sign.
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Fair Frederick Fair headlines a political feast at Great Frederick Fair
The piece highlights Parris Glendening’s visible engagement with Governor's Day at the Great Frederick Fair and notes Mary land flood disaster designations. It discusses Elen Sauerbrey’s scheduled visit and fundraising, Glendening's campaign targets, and the local political buzz around Frederick City Hall races, including Frances Baker, James Grimes, and potential challengers among aldermen and other figures. The rapid swirl of names and alliances signals a crowded, uncertain 1997 municipal political landscape.
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Grendening
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Governor's Mansion
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Patrick Street
James Grimes
Frederick Fair
Meta Nash
Joseph Baldi
Jon Kreissig
Sally Murphy
North Carolina
Galen Clagett
Jennifer Dougherty
City Hall
Clagett
Ms. Dougherty
Blaine Young
Norman Quist
Mr Young
Democratic Central Committee
Quist
Board of Education
Grimes
Frederick
Christian Coalition under fire at Road to Victory conference
Oliver North mocked a nonpartisan pledge at the Road to Victory 96 Conference and urged backing for a GOP tilt. The rollout included voter guides and scorecards, with leaders pledging legal defense as FEC charges loom, and Cunningham touting 45 million voter guides.
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Ross Perot
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Virginia
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Pat Robertson
Charles H. Cunningham
Veterans benefits honored in Frederick County notices
The News-Post published a full page ad campaign informing veterans about benefits under the Insurance Act of 1946 Public Law No 589. The Metropolitan Society of Model Engineers and guests from Baltimore and Philadelphia toured B&O properties in Mount Airy and Brunswick by special train. Visitation Academy Centennial guests began arriving in Frederick to stay with friends. Camp Detrick prepared for renewed military activity with the 149th Chemical Warfare General Service Company arriving from Camp Campbell Kentucky.
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Great Frederick Fair musical acts and fair results
Light winds and a brisk air session at the Great Frederick Fair drew several hundred fans as Donna Fargo and her country band performed. Cheryl Burgee, 14, of Brunswick, won grand champion in the 4 H cake division earning 100 and a 500 donation to Frederick 4 H clubs. The cake sold for 500 to Richard Berger of Gemma Frederick, who added 100 to Burgee. Frederick County commissioners passed an amendment delaying all major subdivision plats until December 1. The school board approved the New Market Middle School schematics with a tentative Capital Improvement Budget of 1.33 million for construction.
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Donna Fargo
Cheryl Burgee
Brunswick
Frederick Fair
Richard Berger
Gemma
Miss Burgee
Gordon M. Anderson
New Market Middle School
Stop sign at Yellow Springs Pike causes fear and calls for action
Lydia Unkle of Frederick warns of chronic rolling through a stop at the Yellow Springs Pike and Whittier development intersection. She urges stricter measures, citing near misses and potential injuries to families, asking for driver education or license revocation for sign ignorance.
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Weinberg director turmoil sparks ethics concerns in city
The Weinberg Center leadership saga raises questions about authority and process. Discrepancies over changing the director’s job description to increase pay, bonuses, and overtime, without proper advertisement or reposting, point to possible unlawful or unethical conduct. The controversy touches on governance, mismanagement, and public trust as officials debate the station’s importance versus basic city services.
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Michael Stup
Jade Wu
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Weinberg
Lesile Vandever praised for theater center leadership
Ronald V. McCracken argues Leslie Vandever was the backbone of the Weinberg Center during her seven months as acting director and questions why board members take credit for her work. He laments lack of public thanks and condemns the city and board for shabby treatment and misposting.
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Weinberg
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Weinberg Board
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National sales tax not a bad idea
In a recent letter Jeff Wilson cautions against Rep. Roscoe Bartlett's national sales tax as regressive. The writer argues a well designed tax excluding necessities could be fair, noting several states already exclude essentials and that the idea has merit against ignorant dismissal.
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Jeff Wilson
Roscoe Bartlett
Letters to the Editor policy at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post publishes letters after screening for space and taste. Some are abridged or edited, and poetry or verse is not printed. Room limits dictate publication, with guidance on submission methods by mail fax or email.
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