Frederick rolls out Safe Rides designates drivers and free trips
A federally funded two part program in Frederick tests a designated driver plan and Safe Rides offering free after bar and party rides when a designated driver is unavailable. The program runs three years with a $1.9 million NIH grant and uses City Cab and Bowie Transportation to cover fares. A toll free line 1 800 444 4242 provides ride requests and information.
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Frederick
International Good Samaritans
Lake Tahoe
Nevada
Tina Ecker
Health Services Research
National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Department of Health and Human Services
City Cab Company
Bowie Transportation
Have You Ever Rae Belcher Verites from Realisville
Rae Belcher presents a playful column of everyday dilemmas and humorous annoyances. A wandering list of relatable moments from shopping to travel, cars, discounts, and odd encounters, ending with a light note on real life quirks and small truths.
Corporate welfare: bipartisan scam fuels subsidy cycles
Copley News Service argues in a bipartisan critique that Congress and the White House continue corporate welfare through programs like MAP and 125 subsidies totaling $75 billion, urging across the board cuts to benefit taxpayers and curb private gain. It cites MAP at about $1 billion over a decade, GOP- era outlay increases of $14.5 million yearly, and limited reductions in 1996. It blames Archer Daniels Midland and PAC influence while advocating elimination of subsidies across Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Energy, Interior, Transportation and independent banks.
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Bus Clinton
GOP
Robert Dole
Washington
Congress
Agriculture Department
Uncle Sam
Cato Institute
Stephen Moore
Dean Stansel
Clinton
America
Archer Daniels Midland
McDonald's
Departments of Agriculture and Commerce
Departments of Defense, Energy, Interior and Transportation
Export-Import Bank
Overseas Private Investment Corp
Copley News Service
First Annual World War II Veterans Meet in Frederick
AMERICAN WWII veterans gathered in Frederick for their first annual state convention at United Hall on South Market Street with Dr. James E. Marrone of Frederick as temporary chair. Brig Gen. D. John Markey of Walkersville delivered the keynote. Police radio upgrades aid Frederick PD as desk Sgt Heffner notes it pulls in signals from West Palm Beach to Culpeper. Parking meters on West Patrick Street blocks to be removed with a new ordinance prohibiting parking starting Oct 1 and red curb markings planned.
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Frederick
United Hall
South Market Street
James E. Marrone
D. John Markey
Walkersville
Austin Heffner
Heffner
West Palm Beach
Phoenix
Roanoke
Norfolk
Culpeper
West Patrick Street
Fire crew drains Huntsinger Pool at Hood College
Junior Volunteer Fire Department members under Capt. John Hartman drained the Huntsinger Pool after a chemical mishap made the water unsafe. BLUEBIRD trail operators report encouraging nesting prospects for 1976, predicting over 500 birds fledging in 1977 with 300 bluebird houses already distributed in 1975 by the Optimist Club.
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Gene Covell
Gary Feith
Claude Croneberg
Jack Thaye
Ray Spurrier
Capt
John Hartman
Huntsinger Pool
Hood College
Optimist Club
Paul Barbot
Dwight Colmus
Lowell Hattery
Murray Zimmerman
A.B. Anthony
Frank Fogle
Joseph Hemp
H.A. Davis
Clue Myerhoffer
Family attends Great Frederick Fair amid crowding concerns
A local letter describes a September family trip to the Great Frederick Fair. The writer praises the performances but condemns a nearby woman's indecent exposure and the security guard’s inaction. Parents fear the incident exposed children to inappropriate behavior and calls for escorting the attendee from the venue.
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Frederick
Letter of Support Praises Bartlett Over Iraq Shootdown Case
A family memorializes Congressman Roscoe Bartlett for backing congressional hearings into the April 14 1994 friendly fire incident over Northern Iraq. They cite his presence in DC and at the August 3 1995 hearing, aiding families who lost loved ones including Specialist Jeffrey Colbert.
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Roscoe G. Bartlett
Jeffrey Colbert
Iraq
Air Force
Bartlett
Bartlett ally urged for voice in Congress and local sheriff pay
A letter pleads for support of Roscoe G. Bartlett citing past congressional help after family tragedy and urges voters to back his bid. It contrasts Frederick County deputy salaries with Montgomery County, arguing for a living wage for corrections officers and sheriff's staff to retain talent and leadership.
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General Accounting Office
Congress
Jeff
Bartlett
Congressman Bartlett
Roscoe G. Bartlett
B.C
Frederick County
Frederick
Montgomery County
Maryland
Pay raises for Frederick County officials overdue
The Frederick Post reports in its September 25 edition that the sheriff, state's attorney, and county treasurer are to receive overdue salary increases. A local resident urges the commission to raise pay across all county employees to attract qualified workers, echoing Sheriff Hagg's stance that deputies and correction staff must gain comparable raises. The letter cites personal service in law enforcement and argues livable wages are essential to recruit and retain staff.
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Frederick Post
Hagg
Frederick County
Montgomery County Police Department
Letters to the Editor Policy and Contact Info
The Frederick News Post invites exclusive signed letters with the writer’s home address and both phone numbers for verification. Some letters may be abridged for space. Poetry religious verses and letters to others are not published. Mail or fax to addressee or email to the provided addresses.
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Frederick News- Post
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Fox
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