Bartlett push for George Washingtons Day in February
The article supports Congressman Roscoe Bartletts proposal to restore Washingtons Birthday as a third Monday in February. Virginia Senator John Warner backs the effort noting Washingtons unanimous elections and leadership. Bartlett cites local ties and the 1968 Monday Holiday Law as reasons to honor Washington specifically.
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Roscoe Bartlett
George
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Dr. Bartlett
United States
Virginia
John Warner
Washington
Warner
Bartlett
Congress
Washington County
Boonsboro
Washington Monument State Park
Buckeystown
Kosovo War Sees Refugee Exodus and Strategic Stalemate
As Kosovo and Macedonia flood with refugees, Milosevic appears to trap Albanians and deter NATO strikes. NATO escalates air sorties but gains ground little, while plans discuss ground troops and safe havens to avert a broader regional crisis and protect NATO credibility.
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Slobodan Milosevic
NATO
Milosevic
Kosovo Liberation Army
Kosovo
Macedonia
Albania
Turkey
Yugoslavia
Alliance
Army Day Parade Highlights Local Guard Display in Baltimore
Yesterday local guardsmen marched in Baltimore led by JA Custenil La Willard M and Lt Richard A Fox. Trooper Melvin H Main of Frederick set a new state police distance record in chasing a speeding motorist covering 58 miles. Board of Frederick County Commissioners underwrote one year of rail service on the Walkersville to Keymar line. Brunswick mayor veto blocked younger opponents by blocking a 21 year age limit. Local 7952 Steelworkers in Point of Rocks learned strike benefits at Jefferson Community Center. Negro Business and Professional Women's Club planned second annual Mother and Daughter Banquet with members named.
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Willard M
Ind
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Melvin H. Main
Frederick
Benton Barracks
Walkersville
Keymar
Board of
Frederick County Commissioners
Brunswick
Jess D. Orndorff
G. David Green
United Steelworkers
Standard Building Systems
Point of Rocks
Jefferson Community Center
Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club Inc
Ruth C. Dredden
Beverly Robinson
Emilie Angeleti
Vera Gaines
Margaret Turner
Shirley Snowden
Yvonne H. Bourne
Gwendolyn Swan
Ruth B. Brown
Equal rights not special rights in Maryland debate
A reader critiques Alex Mooney's stance against Governor Glendening's civil rights measure, accusing him of fear and homophobia. The letter argues for equal rights regardless of sexual orientation, denounces opposition as misused values, and calls for non-discrimination in housing, employment, and public life. It mentions related violence against LGBT individuals and cites Carla Stickler of Frederick reacting to political figures.
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Parris Glendening
Mr. Mooney
Mooney
Maryland
Matthew Shepard
James Byrd Jr
America
Koontz
Mr. Koontz
Letters to the Editor on morality and politics in Frederick County
Readers attack alleged religious bigotry in public debate over gay rights and employment law. They defend Alex Mooney while mocking critics and caution about government overreach and property access at Monocacy Bottom Road and Bennett's Creek.
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Monocacy Bottom Road
Frederick County
Bennett's Creek
Misplaced blame in Fort Detrick stop sign case
Ellen Peterson of Westminster, a 21 year federal employee at Fort Detrick, defends the Fort Detrick Police and military legal system against Roy Meachum's criticism in The Frederick News Post. She asserts Meachum misplaces blame, portrays him as seeking vengeance, and contrasts his Russia remark with local law enforcement conduct.
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Roy Meachum
Fort Detrick
Thave
Meachum
Mr. Meachum
Russia
Courageous stand sparks negative front page reaction
The Frederick Post faces criticism for two consecutive front pages portraying Sen. Alex Mooney's stance against homosexuality. Readers debate whether his efforts aim to guide constituents through proposed legislation or are misrepresented as attacks on morality.
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Frederick Post
Mooney
David Koontz
Mr. Koontz
God
White House
Letter critiques Mooney on gay rights stance and rhetoric
A Frederick News-Post letter criticizes state senator Alex Mooney for his views on a governor’s bill extending rights to homosexuals. The writer retracts an earlier harsh assessment, arguing Mooney promotes bigotry and that the legislation affects equal rights for all citizens.
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Alex Mooney
Frederick
Tanay
Abia Kmericon
America
Bartlett stance against women in front lines sparks debate
Margaret Hays critiques Roscoe Bartlett for anti feminist remarks in an April 1 article. She argues equality in the military is essential and accuses him of clinging to 19th century views while refusing debate with local women’s groups.
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Roscoe Bartlett
Dr. Bartlett
Congressman Bartlett
Letters to the Editor policy notice
The Frederick News Post invites letters to the editor but reserves rights to edit for space and style. Contributors must sign with their name and provide a phone number, and not all letters can be published due to volume and space constraints. Address letters to Patrick P, P O Box 578 Frederik MO 1705, or contact via the listed phone or email.
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