Editorial letters debate county school board power
Readers criticize Fredericks County budgeting conflict between the supervisors and the School Board over Ken-Ray land purchase and the new senior high. They argue for clearer authority, reduced bids, and better public involvement while noting inflation and project costs.
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Ken-Ray
Melton Wright
James C. Moyer
Winchester
Kenray
Shockey
Kenray High School
Rt. 522
Sam Lehman
Frederick County Taxpayers Assoc
Winchester Bus Terminal closes early amid winter concerns
Readers report Winchester bus terminal shuts at 6 45 pm delaying arrivals from Washington and other trips. Editor notes terminal manager Ralph Hoover says early closure reflects seasonal travel. expect 8 30 pm hours when travel surges. Residents complain of cold access and lack of restrooms and service. Mrs Carolyn Smythe comments on road dangers and speeding in local areas.
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the Star
Winchester
Washington, D.C
D.C
C. R. Poland Baker
W.va
Ralph Hoover
Hoover
Welltown
Debate On Creating A Federal Department Of Education
The letter argues for and against a separate Education Department. Proponents say it would streamline policy, attract top educators, and raise federal funding while removing education from HEW. Opponents warn of a new federal bureaucracy, higher taxes, and loss of local control. The writer signals support for opponents.
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Mr. Richardson
Richardson
Federal Election Commission
FEC
Carols
BLACK
P.O
White Post
the Star
Department of Education
Washington
cSee
Debate on a federal Education Department and local control
In a discussion attributed to Richard A. Keeler, a Warren Public Schools figure argues that a federal Education Department undermines local control and democracy. He weighs the conflict between national programs like lunches and funding against opposition to centralized schooling, warning against overbearing rules.
Court hears mistrial delay fuels teacher case concerns
A reader letter criticizes Frederick County court delays after a mistrial in the Lawrence Thomas case. The writer argues overcrowded courts and pending escrowed salary deepen hardship for the teacher and impact students and schools.
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Frederick County
Thomas
L. L. Burkhart
Green Acres
Wild Rose Circle
Winchester
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