This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1998
Page
5
In a letter to the editor Mrs. Riemer argues that avoidance of abuse allows a vicious cycle to persist. She warns of harm to children and urges early intervention and parenting programs during National Child Abuse Prevention Month, stressing community impact.
The writer recalls first flying into Paris Orly, watching American Airlines resume service, and visiting a changed city with Sharon and family. He notes weddings, multilingual grandchildren, and moves to Bangladesh while describing rain soaked sights, Montmartre, and a bateau mouche voyage along the Seine with Diane and her grandfather sharing warmth. The piece closes with a reflection that life can’t get better than this.
In a landmark column, Jack Anderson and Jan Moller recount the Khmer Rouge’s early orders to purge high officials, the brutal genocide that followed, and the world’s delayed reaction. The piece notes U S indifference and policy missteps, urging Clinton to confront past failures and prevent repeats.
Daily News-Post reports Herman Daly led a five day rat control at East Street municipal dump ending with 15 wheelbarrow loads and seven lard cans of dead rats to incineration. About $80 raised for Evangelical Reformed Church building fund at a lemon party. A slide show by William Delaplaine accompanied the event. Monsignor Quinn and Walter Gleix addressed the Holy Name Society meeting in Frederick. Mayor Young defended Frederick flood plan noting education as a hurdle. officialPorts said funding may be unavailable and costs may exceed estimates. Fort Detrick officials pursue Legionnaires Disease. Public invited to Hood College early music concert featuring a David Hagan spinet, donated by anonymous donor and finished by Lloyd Hoke Furniture.
A reader voices frustration with full page ads for matchmaking and dates, calling them wasteful and demanding more local and national news. They also fault the paper for sparse southeastern county coverage and shrinking paper size as prices rise.
A teen perspective urges later school start to align with biological clocks. The author cites Mark Muhowald and studies showing teens struggle to sleep early, noting benefits for teens and calls for college-like scheduling in high schools to fit individual rhythms.
A reader argues for student choice in class times to space schedules and allow study breaks. The letter references a large family and older siblings thriving in college, urging voters to consider schedules when voting in primaries and elections. Garrett Brown and Linda Pototschnik are noted as contributors from Frederick and Mount Airy.
William S Mayo supports an Associated Press report in The Frederick News-Post on incentives to help people with disabilities transition to work. He suggests extra funding for programs such as Way Station Inc Jeanne Bussard Center and On Our Own of Frederick County, noting two have proven records and one belongs to a certified parent group.
Letter from Matthew Barakat to The Frederick News-Post arguing against SB125 and Medicaid funded abortions for minors under CHIPS. Calls out governor and state budget tactics, praises delegates who voted against the provision, and urges in depth factual reporting to counter misinformation on abortion issues.
Alissa Kennedy argues that vacations with parents can teach more than school time, offering lessons in direction, capitals, highways, and events. The piece suggests travel broadens knowledge and daily learning continues whether at school or away from home. Middletown.
The Frederick News Post invites exclusive signed letters with writer name home and business phone numbers for verification. Space limits abridge some letters and poems are not published. Send via mail fax or email with complete contact details.
A retired Frederick scientist recalls five classified patents on drying agent processes and confidential bioweapons reports for US contractors. He discusses Iraq’s Gulf War BW program, UN inspections, and the moral stance of scientists amid the threat of biological weapons.
Elizabeth Seton faced ostracism from in laws over her conversion and founded schools in New York Baltimore and Emmitsburg. She established the Sisters of Charity, opened orphanages and hospitals, died in 1821, and was canonized in 1975 for miracles attributed to her intercession.
Murder suspect Mr Needle's death prompts psychiatric review and potential insanity plea for Mr Sheinbein. Prosecution cites ongoing extradition effort by Montgomery County State's Attorney, with Israel's citizenship issues complicating the case. The office aims to complete the extradition process in July.
Preservationists recount the slow pace of surveying Revolutionary War battlefields要 with many Northeastern sites lost to development. The Park Service notes 384 Civil War sites remain, while Revolutionary War counts are unclear. Efforts include grants in New Jersey for Monmouth battleground land and Paoli battlefield funds. Rep. Weldon pushes federal protection and funding, while local groups seek to raise millions to preserve key sites amid urban sprawl.
Memorial services for Dr Bruce Waxman to be held April 25 at Memorial United Methodist Church Poolesville. Survived by wife six children seven grandchildren and brother Edward Waxman. Noted as NIH ACCR officer LINC founder and PROMIS COSTAR innovator with URF and DARPA Navy projects. Arrangements by Hilton Funeral Home Barnesville.
The forecast calls for cloudy mornings and sun afternoons with mid 60s highs today. Rain possible by Wednesday then cooler nights in the 40s linger into Thursday before warmer Friday. Frederick's Sunday stay was wet and cold with a 53/48 high/low and a half inch of rain reported.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.