Great Frederick Fair Showcases Farm Tech and Heritage
The Great Frederick Fair blends education and entertainment with crowds at night. Highlighted displays include the City Streets County Roads exhibit featuring Homer and Albert the 3000 pound oxen, plus showcases of costly New Holland machinery and a 1929 Ford Model AA mail truck from the USPS. Governor Glendening praised the fair's continued agricultural tradition and community involvement, with awards to Cassie Lowell for a 281 pound pumpkin and recognition for volunteers and organizers.
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Sauerbrey or Glendening in Maryland 1994 Governor race
A Maryland reader argues for Ellen Sauerbrey over incumbent Parris Glendening, criticizing the governor’s governance, fiscal choices, and relationships with black leaders while praising Sauerbrey’s education focus. The column questions momentum, registrant disadvantage, and the political calculus ahead of the November election.
Black Leaders Defend Clinton Amid Sex Scandal Critique
The piece argues that some prominent black lawmakers and leaders, led by Jesse Jackson, defend President Clinton amid the Lewinsky scandal. It cites praise for his record on black advancement, claims of persecution, and a stance of non-judgment toward his alleged misconduct.
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Debatable Market Street drainage fix eyed by alderman
An alderman says relief for Market Street drainage will be cheap if iron grates are installed at each sewer intake. Frederick Tailoring Co. advertises a Mount Airy plant opening with 7 am to 4 pm weekday and 8 am to noon Saturday applications. William F. Hardy of WFMD and WFMD FM returns from a three week tour of the Caribbean and Miami, rerouted home by a hurricane. County schools see no surge in marijuana use or drug raids. county government switches to a 700-line computer system. Community groups and performers prep for Ethnic Festival at Evangelical Lutheran Church. Thurmont winner takes grand championship at local show with Lovelight Yellow Chiffon Cake.
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New York City
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Reader praises Meachum and Frankhauser collaboration
A reader commends Roy Meachum's column on participatory democracy and Susan Frankhauser's questions and comments. The letter laments that Frankhauser cannot write all of Meachum's columns.
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Susan Frankhauser
Ms. Frankhauser
Mr Meachum
Towing a visitor ruins a Frederick bridal shower
Sandra J SOS of Frederick shares a letter about a tow that spoiled a bridal shower on Dockside Court. She recounts guests parking in visitor spaces, two men watching from a truck, and a $60 tow release. The writer questions motive and fairness, urging review of private-property towing practices.
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Frederick
Ronnie Lynn Osterman
Dockside Court
Dockside Drive
Ronnie Osterman
State Police
Interference and shopping drift on Crestwood Boulevard letter
Shoshana Bromstein argues against anti religion policies in public schools and endorses tolerance. Quentin Clingerman of Monrovia cites party unity and enthusiasm for candidates in the general election.
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Conservative voices in party unity clash over big tent retreat
The Frederick News Post quotes Ms Terhes and Maryland Republicans arguing the party risks losing its big tent appeal after conservatives won state senate nominations. A reader warns money will flow to conservatives, stressing abortion and school religious freedom as pivotal issues amid calls for broader focus and public faith in governance.
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Republican Party
Terhes
Campaign Letter Questions Bartlett Record on Government Size
TIM MCCOWN critiques Rep. Roscoe Bartlett noting past opposition to big government during FTC Giant Food closures and questioning the 1996 Honor and Decency in the Military Act. He accuses Bartlett of selective concern over jobs and censorship while urging smaller government and free market outcomes.
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Federal Trade Commission
Royal Ahold
Frederick
Eldersburg
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Westridge Mall
FTC
Giant
Martin’s
Martin
PXI
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