Air Combat Command Band honors service fans at Weinberg Center
The Air Combat Command Heritage of America Band performed two Frederick concerts at the Weinberg Center. Audience members rose in stages for each branch, led by Lt. Col. Lowell E. Graham, praising pride and American excellence. Soloists SSgt Richard Fitz and SSgt Joseph Ott highlighted a varied program, with student ushers from Gov. Thomas Johnson High School assisting.
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Air Combat Command Heritage of America
Frederick’s
Weinberg Center
Army
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
Air Force
Frederick
Lowell E. Graham
Col. Graham
United States of America
Ssgt
Richard Fitz
Joseph Ott
Glenn Miller
Ice Capades
Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
Jeff Rudy
World without music in Frederick County schools
A local letter argues against Middle and high school music cuts by the Frederick County Board of Education. It contends reduced schedules harm music education and broader academics, urging officials to preserve funded programs and consider the long term educational value and societal benefits.
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Frederick County
Board of Education
Edward P. Asmus
University of Utah
MENC
Soundpost
Elizabeth West Advocates Language Study for Peaceful Understanding
Elizabeth West from Frederick argues that learning foreign languages broadens experience by exposing different vocabularies grammar and thinking. This broadening fosters view of foreigners as not enemy and promotes peace with neighbors locally and globally. West asserts interest in any language yields valuable lessons and better intercultural communication.
Radio road kill on the AM dial lead me not into temptation
A critical reflection on AM talk radio and Rush Limbaugh, accusing the format of promoting racist and sexist jokes. The piece condemns the dismissal of concerns as humor and notes the media’s power to shape thought, urging caution on listening habits during travel and daily life.
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Rush Limbaugh
Rush imitators and racial rhetoric in talk radio era
A Scripps Howard piece notes Rush Limbaugh's defenders and critics across media, citing Vanity Fair and USA Today profiles, a black columnist apology, and Casey highlights like calling a bridge the Soul Brothers Causeway. It recalls Oliver North support and a Montgomery discussion praising segregated water fountains, urging the author to break the AM habit.
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Rush
Vanity Fair
USA Today
Sae
Oliver North
Washington Bridge
Ollie
Michael Douglas
Mike
Montgomery
Ala
Est
Local meat supply shifts as demand lags amid ration worries
Over a week the market swung from meat scarcity to abundance yet sales lag as high ration values deter purchases. Mary Gregory of Frederick resigns as a $1,200 yearly assistant clerk to the County Commissioners to return to her Montevue clerk role at $70 a month, a position kept open for her.
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Mary Gregory
Frederick
Montevue
Frederick leaders back full talk on state county courthouse site
Twenty years ago Frederick County mayors backed a Thurmont call for a full discussion of the proposed state county courthouse complex site. They did not oppose a multi use complex on the recommended site and criticized the reported $2 million asking price. The Frederick County Civic Federation put the item on the agenda. Colonel Kenneth R. Dirks assumed command of USAMRIID at Fort Detrick, succeeding Colonel Dan Crozier who retired after nearly twelve years.
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Frederick County
Thurmont
Frederick County Civic Federation
Kenneth R. Dirks
U.S. Army Medical Corps
U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases
Fort Detrick
Dan Crozier
Usamriid
NRA Letter Defends Education And Gun Rights
A Norfolk reader defends the National Rifle Association as educational and sporting, arguing gun ownership is mainstream America. The writer criticizes Governor Schaefer for labeling the NRA a special interest group and calls for broader firearm education and a stricter judicial system. The note is signed Gerry Van der Linden Frederick.
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William Donald Schaefer
NRA
America
Schaefer
Inclusion debates shape handicapped education choices
Kathleen Ahalt of Burkittsville explains choosing Rock Creek School for her mentally handicapped daughter over regular inclusion, praising Rock Creek's academic and social skills program and noting the positive impact on her daughter's self esteem and future readiness.
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Frederick County
Rock Creek
Undying presence of racism and storms in society
The piece likens racism to a storm with varying severities from wind to hurricane. It argues that racial discrimination against Africans is an enduring product of white supremacy and political power, causing harmful effects on Africans under the U.S. government.
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United States
Liberation politics and white supremacy in American racism
Michael J. Lawson Doubs argues that the 1991 census reveals poverty among Africans and claims white supremacy drives crime and systemic oppression. He contends emancipation was fraudulent, slavery endures through government control, and racism remains the core tool to subjugate Africans, urging unity and action for liberation.
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United States
America
Pepper spray notes and a dare to supper with deputies
A letter recounts a pepper spray incident in which the writer accidentally sprayed himself while assisting officers. He describes the burning eyes, the immediate urge to kill, and a deputy who sprayed a man, nearly causing severe harm. The author, JACK H. DEATHERAGE Jr., invites readers to join him for supper in Emmitsburg in late August.
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Sheriff's Deputies
OTB Facility Fight Near New High School Opens Debate
Carol Spicer of Ijamsville urges community to attend a public Racing Commission meeting about Cracked Claw seeking an off track betting site beside a soon to open south Frederick County high school in 1935. The article notes age and youth concerns.
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South Frederick County
State Racing Commission
Racing Commission
Distorted Representation on Teen Stress in Walkersville
Lois Jarman of the Mental Health Association Defends a teen stress program noting the photo highlighted a small negative moment, not the 40 minute presentation emphasizing positive responses like building self esteem and a positive life attitude. She asks why coverage fixates on death related topics and thanks Walkersville Middle School students for their cooperation.
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Mental Health Association
Walkersville
Walkersville Middle School
How to write letters to The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites readers to send letters to the editor. Address Letters to the Editor, The Frederick News-Post, 200 Patrick St, Frederick MD 21705 or use the P.O. Box 578, Frederick MD 27705 for submissions.
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Elizabeth West
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Jack H. Deatherage Jr
Emmitsburg
Urbana
Carol Spicer
Ijamsville
Lois Jarman
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