Daylight saving time begins as clocks spring ahead
Local note explains the annual clock change to daylight saving time at 2 a.m. and the return to standard time on October 31. It cites partial adoption in the United States, outlines benefits such as energy savings, fewer traffic injuries, and reduced crime, and suggests extending DST beyond six months though unlikely soon.
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Aegon Sete
United States
U.S
Arizona
Indiana
Gary
Chicago
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Virgin Island
American Samoa
U. S. Department of Transportation
Washington prepares for NATO summit amid security disruptions
Washington braces for the NATO 50th anniversary summit April 23 to 25 attracting 1700 dignitaries and 1000 plus press. Officials warn offices may close or offer liberal leave as security measures cause local inconveniences. The piece also recalls Joe DiMaggio memories shared by Col. Joseph T. Griffin Jr and notes Marriott International retention efforts in Maryland led by Richard Lewin. Dean Fitzgerald expands his business to Ireland.
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Washington
Col
Joseph T. Griffin Jr
Latta, SC
Frederick
Joe DiMaggio
Col. Griffin
Marriott International Inc
Maryland
Richard C
Mike” Lewin
Marriott
Free State
Baltimore
Baltimore Sun
Barry Rascovar
Lewin
Alex. Brown & Sons
Beverly Byron
Mr. Marriott
Clinton faces Kosovo war test and ask for resolve
Clinton argues NATO must confront Kosovo brutality and insists the United States will bomb on. He warns ground troops may come, while critics fear miscalculation and a drawn out conflict risk. Scowcroft and others reflect on Balkan dangers and past lessons as NATO widens strikes over Belgrade.
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U.S
Clinton
United States
NATO
Kosovo
Slobodan Milosevic
White House
Milosevic
Balkans
Bosnia
Brent Scowcroft
Bush White House
America
Europe
Serbia
Scripps Howard News Service
Ongoing Oklahoma at Ford's Theater noted by local guests
Highlights from a Frederick area page include a Baltimore attendance at a performance of Oklahoma at Ford's Theater by Mr and Mrs Merrill F Wachter and Mr and Mrs John W Morgan. Hood College appoints Dr L Morrill as English professor and department chair. Forty Frederick Civitan members aided Hagerstown club formation.
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Andrew G
Frederick Civitan Club
Hagerstown
Civitan Club
Not our surplus debt will burden future generations
Dean Considine argues against distributing federal budget surpluses. He contends spending since 1980 created a national debt topping four trillion dollars. He urges using any excess to pay down the debt and protect Social Security and Medicare for grandchildren.
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Social Security Trust Fund
Medicare
Treasury
U.S. Treasury
Egg tree wars and a family spring build in Ames
Barbara Helmski-Graves recalls a chaotic morning drive to drop off her daughter and then chronicles assembling a grand egg tree with her family in Ames. The narrative follows step by step as push drills, improvised tools, and neighborly remarks shape a quirky, competitive project ending in a shared victory and a proud finish.
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Yellow Springs Road
Ames
Megan and I
Michelle
At&t
Megan
Neighbor
Dad
Eggs in bloom ed sure sign of spring and Easter
A town awakens to Easter egg trees and pastel decorations brightening streets. The piece notes plastic eggs studied with care, a single day effort, and shared insider hints about hidden treasures in front yards.
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Bradford
Past due for good reason and a county billing issue
Gregory E Harraka of Ramsville explains a March front page on delinquent water and sewer bills. He describes a 1997 98 billing error from a department upgrade that left some customers off updated lists and not billed. He notes later bills, waivers, and asks why policy focus remains on turn offs rather than the root cause and broader county needs.
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County Water and Sewer Department
Water and Sewer Department
water/sewer department
John Thompson
Hayes
Filby
Letters to the Editor at The Fraderick News-Post
This reader page outlines submission rules for Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post. It requires letters be cordial, signed, and include writer identification and contact details. It lists submission methods by mail, fax, and email and notes limitations due to volume.
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Fraderick News-Post
Lever
Bend
Lattera
Frederick
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