Public anger over proposed education budget cuts sparks disability access debate
Larry Schaffert of Myersville condemns Frederick County Commissioners for seeking a doctor consent rule to keep handicapped children out of neighborhood schools. He cites federal law and the value of inclusive education, urging public officials to refrain from changes that would segregate students with disabilities.
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Frederick County
Rock Creek
Matthew
Matt
Myersville
Mark Hoke
United States of America
Board of Education
BOE
Larry Schaffert
Frederick County Library Board Meeting Tackles Management Concerns
Frederick County Commissioners plan a joint meeting with the library board of trustees to address management problems noted by Commissioner Ilona Hogan and staff and patron complaints. The date is pending as leaders clash over a three member review panel and cooperation.
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Frederick County
Board of County Commissioners
Ilona Hogan
Library Board
Matthew Robb
Denise Davis
Hogan
Richie Rich Forbes Seeks Republican Nomination in 1996
The piece argues Steve Forbes, a 48 year old businessman with no prior elected office, could mirror Willkie's rise. It notes Forbes as rich and little known to voters, nicknamed Richie Rich and pale populist, and stresses the potential impact of non political candidates in modern media while recalling past figures.
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Wendell Willkie
Willkie
Jesse Jackson
Pat Robertson
Ross Perot
Pat Buchanan
Clinton
Powell
Malcolm
Steve” Forbes Jr
Richie Rich
Steve Forbes
Radio Free Europe
Radio Liberty
Forbes shaped radios and supply side hope for East Bloc
Ben Wattenberg recalls Forbes chairing a citizen board guiding the Radios, broadcasting honest news in 18 languages into the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. Amid Soviet and bureaucratic attacks, Forbes provided steady leadership while leading Forbes Inc. and Forbes magazine. He championed supply‑side economics, sound money, and the idea that freeing markets would lower mortgage rates and spur a noninflationary boom, tying values to economics as a single issue.
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Europe
Forbes
Washington
New York
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Forbes Magazine
Advertising Age
America
Steve
Jack Kemp
Kemp
Willkie
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Frederick Fair draws crowds as weather stays near ideal
The second day and night of the Frederick Fair attracted large crowds despite lingering flood concerns. Governor O Conor urged possible pari mutuel racing in 1946 while Navy officials announced a $1500 reward for locating a missing plane wreckage discovered by Wayne Hickman of Lovettsville Virginia.
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Frederick
Herbert R. O'Conor
U.S. Navy Department
Wayne Hickman
Lovettsville
Blue Ridge Mountains
Derby notice never did come at Frederick Fair
Linda Schmel tz of Middletown reports a demolition derby at the Great Frederick Fair where Dwayne Clark won the first heat and Larry Clark won the second. Cars were towed for final heat, but no final heat starting time was announced, causing the late arrival and wasted effort. The officials should notify qualifying drivers of final heat start times.
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Great Frederick Fair
Dwayne Clark
Larry Clark
Grandstand
Dwayne
Larry
Where have all the school board heads gone in Frederick?
A reader compares the Frederick County education and county government flap to a folksong refrain. The piece notes the tension over four of seven school board seats appointed by the commissioners, a budget clash, and party politics in governor appointments amid a Republican trend.
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Frederick County Board of Education
Frederick County
Sue Hecht
Bruce Reeder
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners propose appointing over half the school board
A letter from former school board member Harry T. deMoll argues that commissioners, frustrated by repeated questions, should appoint more than half of the school board. He warns appointment power may not guarantee control and recalls past attempts to manage boards.
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Harry T. Demoll
Frederick
Demolition by neglect at Dearbought landmark urged
William L. Woodcock warns Dearbought owners and developers over the Derr House, calling the decline demolition by neglect and urging stabilization to preserve a locally significant landmark amid Frederick city planning and a $200 contribution. He cites historic preservation concerns and a possible Restoration Institute project at Gambrill Mansion.
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Christopher Wren
Dearbought
Derr House
Frederick
Restoration Institute
Park Service
Williamsport
Gambrill
Monocacy Battlefield
Forum proposal for a public race relations discussion in Frederick
Barry J. C. Kissin urges shifting debate from the editorials of The Frederick News-Post to an open public forum. He cites Roy Meachum on locals reacting to racism and suggests inviting Hood College president Shirley Peterson and Human Relations Commission chair Shirley Sandage to convene the event for fair discussion and progress.
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Roy Meachum
Frederick
Sally Murphy
Frederick News-Post
Shirley Peterson
Hood College
Shirley Sandage
Human Relations Commission
Censorship Debate in Frederick Over Local Events
Roger Kelly argues that Frederick officials suppress history and culture, citing past demolition derby censorship and the Sabers and Roses Ball, while accusing city leadership of pandering to a minority and stifling public expression amid Willie Mahone’s lawsuits and name change protests.
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Frederick
Martin Luther King
Frederick City
Frederick News-Post Letters to the Editor Submission
The Frederick News-Post invites readers to submit letters. Include name address and phone number for verification. Letters may be faxed to 662 8299 or mailed to Frederick MD address provided.
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Frederick News-Post
Frederick News- Fest
Patrick St
Frederick
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