Air Force Band Delights Frederick With Free Concerts
The U S Air Force Air Combat Command Heritage of America Band played two spring concerts at the Weinberg Center in Frederick on a snowy Tuesday and Wednesday night. A near capacity crowd enjoyed traditional classics marches contemporary and patriotic works. High school musicians sat in for a second half number and soprano Linda C Mayes from Hagerstown sang on Heart of the Moon then dueted with Christine Robertson. Guest soloist Dr Brian L Bowman of Duquesne University demonstrated euphonium prowess. The program included Gershwin’s American in Paris and honors to News-Post sponsor Langley AFB band director Capt Larry H Lang Senator Jack Derr and Governor Parris Glendening. The event marked the band’s 14th year of free Frederick concerts with Bettie Delaplaine praised for coordinating support.
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Frederick
U. S. Air Force Air Combat Command Heritage of America
Weinberg Center For the Arts
Linda C. Mayes
Hagerstown
Paris
George Gershwin
Langley Air Force Base
Virginia
News-Post
Larry H. Lang
Jack Derr
David Brinkley
Parris Glendening
Bettie Delaplaine
Flat tax debate misleads homeowners in Frederick letter
In a March 29 Frederick News-Post reply to Feb. 22, Samuel Clement Jr disputes a flat tax claim that mortgage interest and property tax deductions reduce monthly payments. He argues actual payments stay around 734 dollars and that value losses cited stem from market factors, not the proposed tax plan. He cites personal home value changes since 1990 and criticizes doom rhetoric on default risk.
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Frederick
Becau
The
Association of Realtors
No justice for victims of drunk driving deaths
Denise Hall Brown of Frederick writes that June 2 1995 marked the loss of her mother Carolyn Hall to a drunk driver and decries plea bargains and lenient sentences for intoxicated homicide. She urges legislative and judicial reform to honor victims, noting the killer Edward Yanoski has yet to apologize.
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Carolyn Hall
Granny
Mommy
Ed Dwyer
Edward Yanoski
Yanoski
Mack Addresses Frederick Chamber Dinner as Local Leaders Welcome Him
The Frederick Chamber of Commerce hosted Connie Mack and his Athletics entourage at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Elmer I. Eshleman and Roger B. Wolfe led the event with Mayor Hugh Y. Gittinger and James H. Gambrill Jr. in attendance. Carlton Molesworth Sr. and Jr. were among guests, along with Dr. Edward P. Thomas and others. The gathering celebrated Mack and his associates while noting the town’s memories of Townsend Memorial Arch and Civil War history. A large Ride-A-Bike fundraiser by FCARC drew over 1,000 participants. Two locals found a Civil War stone inscribed Major FF Smith. A nearby barn fire on Md. 31 destroyed by fire is blamed on children playing with matches near State Sen. Charles H. Smelser’s farm.
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Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Ted Sullivan
Washington Club
Frederick
Elmer I. Eshleman
Chamber
Roger B. Wolfe
Hugh Y. Gittinger
James H. Gambrill Jr
Mr. Mack
Mr. Wolfe
Carlton Molesworth Sr
Pittsburgh Pirates
Carlton Molesworth Jr
Edward P. Thomas
Robert E. Delaplaine
Charles K. Taylor
Ned Zeiler
Gerald Rosenour
A. Grant Hooper
MD. 31
McKinstry's Mill Road
Carroll
Charles H. Smelser
Frederick-Carroll
Truth on Lights at Twin Ridge Ballfield Sparks Letter War
Mount Airy residentDavid Frick defends lighted ballfields near Twin Ridge Elementary in response to Barbara Fleming’s letter calling for baseball elimination. He argues against high intensity lights in residential areas and suggests a separate recreation complex for late hours. He questions Fleming tone and personal stance.
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Barbara Fleming
Frederick News-Post
Twin Ridge
Mount Airy
Frederick County
East Coast
Students Aim to Help Bosnian Children Still Deserving Education
A Feb 22 article notes Grade 3B students sending school supplies after Bosnian children lost homes and schools. Despite hardship, the young donors urge continued support to provide education.
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Bosnia
Community groups urged to boost Bosnia aid drives
Letters argue more people and organizations should take part in aid activities. They note many families in Bosnia have lost everything and call for more supplies. The writers hope schools follow the Grade student's example by organizing fundraisers or sending donations.
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Bosnia
City Lights and Perceptions in Night Streets
A letter discusses the impact of sodium streetlights on urban visibility and social life. The author argues white lighting may suit commercial districts better, citing safety concerns for pedestrians and a decline in post-dark business activity due to perceived brightness and glare. The piece also includes critique of media language use and calls for less loaded terminology.
Addiction test and nicotine's possible addictiveness
A reader advising on nicotine addiction suggests quitting for two weeks without any nicotine products to assess withdrawal and health effects. The author, SHARON HAWKER, implies most addicted individuals feel ill and may require emergency help, and recommends consulting a professional if unsure.
Letters to the Editor from The Federick Mines Post
A reader correspondence note invites letters to the editor from Frederick, Maine, providing a mailing address and phone contact for submissions. The fragmentary OCR includes an address block and partial names, reflecting typical newspaper letters policy and reader engagement.
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Ades Letet
Federick Mines
DICE
Pato S
B.C. Bax
Frederick
Sepheherr
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