Gordon ousts HDC members Callan and Anderson in upfront move
The Frederick city editorial cheers Mayor Gordon for removing Bernie Callan and Bert Anderson from the Historic District Commission, condemning back-door term changes and praising the installations of new members Fred Price and Douglas Claytor. The piece argues the HDC grew overbearing and lacking clear criteria, while affirming its essential local role.
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Gordon
Historic District Commission
Frederick City
Fred Price
Douglas Claytor
iDveryone
Paul
Say It Ain't So Ray Leonard A Lesson On Heroes
The piece recalls a Maryland tax trial involving two respected professionals and a drug link, then pivots to Ray Leonard's cocaine admission. It argues public figures shape youth, noting Babe Ruth and Shoeless Joe Jackson as earlier cautions. The writer condemns abuse of fame and the erosion of virtue among modern idols.
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Anne Arundel
Annapolis
Ray Leonard
America
Ray
Chicago White Sox
Joe Jackson
Joe
Sugar Ray
Pete Rose
Dexter Manley
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Havana
Joe Jacksons
Babe Ruths
Frozen Iraqi assets hurt U S business
The Iraq embargo harms American firms including Top Value Auto Exporters of Mt. Vernon New York which lost about 3 million after Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait. Kilani explains Iraqi buyers once accounted for half his company with GM Canada Malibus and Cutlasses and Iraq’s letters of credit expired after the invasion. Some large firms remain insulated but remain unsure about Iraq’s future. Kuwait’s postwar reconstruction may shift demand, while farmers lose a major customer. the piece also notes broader issues of war impact and a mini editorial on police brutality and urban unrest.
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Washington
Iraq
United States
Joseph Kilani
Top Value Auto Exporters
Mt. Vernon
N.Y
General Motors
Saddam Hussein
Kuwait
Top Value
Saudi Arabia
GM Canada
Bush
Kilani
Treasury Department
United Nations
Jonathan Altman
York
Hewlett-Packard
U.S
Byron Seeks Sixth District Seat After Husband
Mrs William D Byron announced her definite entry to run for her late husbands congressional seat following William Preston Lanes withdrawal from the Sixth District race She spoke with Allegany and Garrett county Democrats about the contest in Williamsport Maryland
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William D. Byron
Williamsport
Allegany
Garrett County
Democratic State Central Committee
William Preston Lane
Byron
War renews pride and the call for peaceful resolve
A reader responds to Sgt. Douglas V. Leith and a Peace Resource Center peace ad in the Frederick News-Post. The letter defends troops, condemns Saddam Hussein, urges continued diplomacy, questions the Gulf War timing, and laments lives lost while affirming pride in peaceful American values.
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Douglas V. Leith
Peace Resource Center
Leith
Frederick
Persian Gulf
Bush
U.S
Homeless plea targets Beacon House pledge policy
A Frederick reader condemns Beacon House for refusing shelter to individuals who do not sign pledge cards for thrice weekly church services. The letter questions the ministry of rescue stance and calls for compassionate Christian action toward the homeless.
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Julia Robb
Frederick
Beacon House
Ministry of Rescue
Letter prompts Christian unconditional love in aid work
A reader argues that mercy should be unconditional, citing Jesus and criticizing Beacon House for requiring sermon attendance or pledges. The letter urges inclusivity for all faiths and stresses God’s presence with the homeless, regardless of creed. Kenneth O. Brown Frederick.
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Jesus
Galilee
Judea
Beacon House
Douglas May
Calvary
God
Meachum on Hussein The discussion continues
In his column Roy Meachum argues that it is not appropriate to praise dying for country and criticizes claims that Saddam Hussein was abandoned by Iraq. The letter recalls military caution in combat, questions sanctions efficacy, and urges critical view of Middle East policy while urging public discourse.
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Roy Meachum
Meachum
Saddam Hussein
Iraq
United Nations Coalition
Hussein
Castro
Japan
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Robert C. Reid
Maryland
Lady In Red
Hepe
Jack Anderson
National Association of Wheat Growers
Los Angeles
Middle East
United Feature Syndicate
Works Progress Administration
Frederick County Roads Board
Charles H. Smelser
Maryland General Assembly
Court of Special Appeals
Court of Appeals
Farmers Home Administration
FHA
Chester J. Tyson Jr
Metropolitan Commission
Red Horse Steak House
Walkersville
John A. Derr
Donald Lewis
Lawrence A. Dorsey
James H. Grove
William Poffenbarger
James Pesike
John C. Warfield
Noah E. Kefauver
Metro Commission
Kenneth 0. Brown Frederick
Leo Sperling
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