Difficult Social Security Fix Stalls in Congress
The piece argues Social Security needs reform as Baby Boomers face a thinning cushion and calls out Congress for inaction. It discusses budget surplus use for Yugoslavia, Bartletts plan to invest funds in the stock market, and the strain on workers. It urges protecting trust funds and limiting government market dabbling while exploring investment options.
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Congress
Yugoslavia
Roscoe Bartlett
Frederick News Post
Bartlett
Maryland GOP figures weigh 2002 bid and open primaries
Roy Meachum notes GOP visitors Richard Bennett and Bobby Ehrlich候 discuss 2002 strategies in Maryland. Bennett eyes opening primaries to independents to shake Democratic control, while Ehrlich faces party backlash and questions about a Senate bid. Meachum critiques the politics and favors Bennett’s tentative plan amid a fragile two party balance.
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Ehrlich
Dick Bennett
Maryland
GOP
Bennett
Republican Central Committee
Charles McC. Mathias
Frederick
Kennedy
NATO power shift fuels Kosovo conflict debate
The article analyzes NATO with no war powers, arguing a shift from defending against Soviet attack to policing human rights and ethnic conflicts. It notes French leaders calling naval blockades acts of war, while the U S avoids declaring war. It covers Albright, Annan, and Schroeder views on legitimacy and U N versus NATO missions. It cites Kosovo as a third justification for intervention and warns of vetoes by Russia and China.
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ATO
Yugoslavia
United States
Jacques Chirac
Clinton
Congress
White House
Joe Lockhart
Serbia
William Cohen
Vietnam
China
Russia
Afghanistan
Soviet Union
NATO
Alliance
Washington
Madeleine Albright
Europe
Bosnia
U.N
Kosovo
Kofi Annan
U.N. Human Rights Commission
Annan
U.N. Security Council
Britain
France
Germany
Gerhard Schroeder
Senpps
Howard News Service
Frederick area notes from the Nane-Post including hires and plans
The Nane-Post reports lawrence Amanager left farming to join Frederick Motor Company in tractor sales. Inspectors approve Frederick County Jail improvements. A Hiway Drive In theater near the Frederick Hagerstown highway nears completion. Nine year old Jo Ann Crum Mitt of Frederick enters Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children. Rep Beverly Byron urges funds for a National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg. Carroll Huffer says Frederick Coca Cola bottling plant shifts to sales center. Jane Bollinger runs for Emmitsburg Town Council amid strong write in bid by J Norman Flax. Eight area residents pass Maryland bar exams including Oliver Cejka Jr and others from Fort Detrick and Frederick.
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Maryland
Oliver John Cejka Jr
Fort Detrick
Elizabeth Dean Clydesdale
Poolesville
Betsy Johnson Forrence
Emmitsburg
Priscilla Palmer Savage
Woodbine
Edward Luke I
Andrew George Norman
Elizabeth Ann Seton Renuart
Mark Steven Sheffield
Frederick
Ehrlich Letters Clarify Abortion Stance and Frederick Visit
Congressman Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. writes to Frederick News-Post, stating support for a woman's right to choose but endorsing partial birth abortion bans, distinguishing personal choice from late term medical procedures, and praising local officials during a planned return to Frederick.
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Frederick
Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Award Ceremony
Kathy Messner from Penn State praises the Frederick News-Post website for coverage of the Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association awards ceremony held on April 2, featuring Susan Nicol as author.
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Frederick County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association
Susan Nicol
Frederick News-Post
Penn State
Less pressure with dress code at Columbine era concerns
A parent argues for a strict uniform dress code to reduce peer pressure and social exclusion in schools, noting personal concern for a middle school child. The letter warns that dress and conformity may influence safety and urges boards to act to prevent near‑term danger.
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Columbine High School
Colorado
Letters to the Editor Cite School Uniform Code Issue
A reader voices concern that a school uniform code is in place and argues it is a major problem among others, urging attention to disciplinary policies and school culture. The letter emphasizes the impact of uniform standards on students and community.
Choice and responsibility in a national tragedy
Charles Salter argues against blaming media or others for the Columbine massacre and emphasizes personal choice and moral duty. He stresses the value of life, adoption, and compassion for unborn children, urging facts over myths and condemning deliberate harm.
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Littleton
Colorado
Columbine High School
Marilyn Manson
Hitler
Jesus
Pro abortion debate letter cites unborn child as separate life
In a April 17 letter Cecilia Randall argues against abortion by claiming the unborn child is a distinct human life inside the womb. She asserts women should control their bodies while opposing the deliberate destruction of fetal life. She notes pro-life support for teen mothers via crisis centers and adoption services, including Frederick.
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Ms. Randall
Cecilia Randall
Randall
Frederick
Scam alert targets Frederick County elderly by burglarly scheme
Frederick News-Post column 3 A-2 reports a Myersville man loses 4200 to scammers. Police seek Pete Sherlock of South Carolina. The writer urges ABC News to warn residents about traveling con artists from North Augusta and travelers’ tactics, urging rapid coverage.
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Frederick News-Post
Myersville
Maryland
Pete Sherlock
South Carolina
ABC News
North Augusta
Frederick County
Letters to the Editor Policy and Submissions
The Frederick News-Post invites Letters to the Editor signed by the author with contact information. Due to high volume some letters may be abridged or not published. Submission methods include mail, fax, and email with the address provided for verification.
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Fradenck News-Post
Space
Cail
Letera
Frederick
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