Public perception swirls over Clinton grand jury tapes
A column critiques televised clips of President Clinton’s grand jury testimony and compares Lewinsky’s clear, direct responses. It questions the secrecy of grand jury proceedings and urges lawmakers to act with backbone, urging a timely decision on the issue.
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Clinton
CNN
Monica Lewinsky
Office of
The
Independent Counsel
House
Senate
Rise of Women in Frederick Politics Shifts Local Delegation
The piece traces Frederick County's political shift from an all male delegation to increased female representation, highlighting Anita Stup’s break of the glass wall in 1990 and the impact on party dynamics. It notes legislative redraws, the rise of Republicans, key figures like Derr and McClellan, and evolving leadership as 1994 to present reshaped control and chairmanship ambitions.
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Frederick
Anita Stup
Winchester Hall
General Assembly
Annapolis
Eddie Thomas
State Senate
John W Derr
Thomas
James E McClellan
Charles Smelser
Gold Dust Twins
Schaefer
Smelser
New Windsor
McClellan
County Liquor Board
Boon
Bob Snyder
Carroll County
Don
Oe) Elliott
Stup
Sue Hecht
Washington County
Louise Snodgrass
David Brinkley
Paul Stull
Tim Ferguson
Commissioners
United States Faces UN Dues Crisis Amid Global Agendas
Holger Jensen reports from Denver that the United Nations General Assembly, in its 53rd session, faces 160 global problems while the U S struggles with unpaid dues totaling over 1.5 billion dollars. Congress blocks funding, risking loss of General Assembly voting rights, though the U S remains on the Security Council. Public polling shows strong support for paying dues and remaining in the UN.
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United Nations General Assembly
Clinton
Middle East
Balkan
Iran
Afghanistan
Asia
Russia
Latin America
United States
United Nations
U.S
General Assembly
Assembly
Didier Opertu Badan
U.N
Kofi Annan
Washington
Congress
Annan
Joseph Connor
Burundi
Congo
Dominican Republic
Guinea-Bissau
Iraq
Liberia
Somalia
Togo
Vanuatu
Geneva Assembly
United Nations Association
Holger Jensen
Rocky Mountain News
Denver
Scripps Howard News Service
Frederick airport runways sealed and city builds Linden Hills water
Civil Aeronautics Administration officials and city leaders concluded runway paving solutions rely on sealed runways. In Linden Hills, 15000 gallon water tank and booster station to be installed while feeder lines are laid later this week. Water Superintendent Davis notes Linden Hills project progress. Community dances resume at Frederick High School under Mrs. Harry Reed, sponsored by the City Recreation Commission. Charlie Pride performs at the Great Frederick Fair amid large crowds and lavish photos. Maryland Attorney General office questions the Odd Fellows Home, life care contracts under scrutiny after a health department request for a sweeping investigation led by Dr Neil Solomon. GOP candidate J. Glenn Beall spends time at the Fair after Baltimore meeting with police leaders. Dem candidate Harry K. Hughes visits Frederick for campaign kickoff, praising local party unity.
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Derr
General Assembly
Rick Stup
American Legion
Ms. Hecht
Stup
GOP
Joe Bartlett
Tim Ferguson
George Littrell
Linden Hills
William J. Davis
Maryland
Attorney General's Office
Maryland Odd Fellows Home
Frederick
Neil Solomon
Political Theater Alleged Censorship Sparks Hypocrisy Claims
A commentator accuses the Speaker of the House and the Judiciary Committee chair of hypocrisy for blocking or screening salacious presidential affair details online while supporting a law that censors similar content. The remark labels the actions sheer politics and criticizes inconsistency in protecting children.
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House
Judiciary Committee
Clinton scandal and Lewinsky pageant of blame in national debate
The piece argues President Clinton breached decorum and laments perceived immunity for Monica Lewinsky. It accuses Lewinsky of predatory behavior, calls for accountability and censure, and mocks the Washington cherry tree tale as a moral lesson while urging focus on real national problems.
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Clinton
Starr
Monica Lewinsky
Chelsea Clinton
Monica
Paris
United States
Tripp
Hillary Clinton
George Washington
Frederick County letter criticizes BOCC president over condemnation
A reader denounces a letter signed by Mark Hope, president of Frederick County Commissioners, condemning David Gray. The writer objects to the president's role in political actions and cites broader county and national political tensions.
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Mark Hope
Frederick County
David Gray
Mr. Hope
BOCC
Washington, D.C
Letters on growth and funding stress county priorities
The letter writer asserts bipartisan voter shifts and supports Mr Gray for backing planned growth and proper infrastructure. He questions a $10 million county surplus and calls for funds to address overcrowded schools and current growth needs, hoping a new board will secure better state funding from Annapolis.
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Mr. Gray
Annapolis
Frederick County
Hoke
Gray
Unconstitutional primary voting protest in Libertytown
Georgia Anne McCauley argues the DMV disclosure requirement violated her right to vote in Frederick County primaries. She notes her voter card marked DEC and alleges volunteers at Libertytown Elementary School deemed her unregistered. She calls the policy a broad infringement affecting many in her section.
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Frederick County
Department of Motor Vehicles
Libertytown
Unusual encounter as driver ignores signals near home
A resident recalls parking with left turn signal on when a car swerved around on the left, prompting a loud horn blast to warn of the dangerous move. Neighbors note this happens often. About five minutes later the man returns at the residence where unloading was underway.
Tow dispute on Dockside Court leaves resident carless
Ronnie Lynn Osterman reports that after attending a Frederick Towne Village meeting, his car was towed from a visitor space on Dockside Court adjacent to Dockside Drive. A sign restricts parking to residents and visitors, and a tow company source says such tows are common, prompting Osterman to warn others away from the unfriendly neighborhood.
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Frederick
Fredericktowne Village
Dockside Drive
Dockside Court
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters exclusive to the paper with water name home address and phone numbers for verification. Some letters are abridged for space and poetry or form letters are not published.
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Fredenck News-Post
News-Post
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