Shopping around new mall boosts options but adds drive time
An Associated Press report notes rising shopping as a national focus, highlighting Maryland's Riverview Plaza as a new option that may worsen traffic south of the city. The piece argues stores need friendly, knowledgeable clerks and suggests formal retail service training to boost customer experience amid growing competition.
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Ocean
Camden Yards
Associated Press
Midwest
Mall of America
Minnesota
Riverview Plaza
MD. 355
Francis Scott Key
Victims Right Amendment Push Gains Signatures at Malls
Jerry Pilkington leads a petition drive at local malls backing a U.S. constitutional amendment on crime victims rights. The effort collects over 1,400 signatures and seeks rights such as notice and participation in key proceedings while protecting due process for defendants. The piece notes Senate action, bipartisan support, and calls for public advocacy to lawmakers Mikulski and Sarbanes.
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Ton Crime Victims Support Network
Judiciary Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
Maryland
Barbara Mikulski
Paul Sarbanes
Clinton
Bob Dole
National Organization For Victim Assistance
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Parents of
National Coalition of Troopers
Maryland Senate
Maryland Coalition Against Crime
MACC
People Against Child Abuse
Stephanie Roper
Mikulski and
Sarbanes
Jerry Pillongton
Kaneville
The
Hope Foundation
Clinton backs private accounts as Social Security debate milestone
President Clinton courted a partly privatized pension concept during a town hall in Albuquerque, proposing individual private investment accounts funded by payroll tax shares while maintaining a continuing guaranteed benefit. He argues higher returns could reduce costs, though critics warn of higher admin fees and potential benefit cuts.
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Clinton
Albuquerque
N.M
Treasury
Social Security
Robert Reischauer
Reischauer
Garrison Keillor
Jeff Bingaman
DNLM
Frederick Officials Seek Rail Contracts Over Trackage Rights
Frederick city officials pressed Potomac Edison and railroads to secure contracts for trackage rights with the Pennsylvania and B&O lines. The aim is to avert the possible removal of the H and F Railway trol ley rails on East Patrick Street.
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Frederick City
Potomac Edison Company
Pennsylvania
B&o
H&f
East Patrick Street
Letter Honors Coach Leatherwood From Catoctin High
Todd Adkins of Thurmont writes in The Frederick News-Post praising Richard Leatherwood known as Coach Leatherwood. He notes the coach’s generosity and dedication and expresses gratitude for the impact on students at Catoctin High School.
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Frederick
Todd Adkins
Catoctin High School
Thurmont
Puppy training and age rules for pit bull pup
William H. Dubell writes from Walkersville urging responsible ownership after a photo of a four week old pit bull puppy. He warns against early sale, cites Maryland law requiring eight weeks for puppies, and recommends puppy and owner training around four months. He also comments on a reader letter about government aid to remove yard groundhogs, noting their non predatory, non rabid status.
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Frederick County
Maryland
Questioning grandkids over spilled soda and worn clothes
A hazy reflective note questions whether adults listen closely to grandkids when incidents occur such as a spill on freshly laundered outfits. It ponders how kids might feel pushed or overlooked and how a plastic cup's hole could contribute to the mishap.
Bedtime Chaos and Political Push Polls
A reader recounts family frictions over routines and chores at home, from bedtimes to cooking and car rides, while criticizing Mr. Derr’s campaign tactics and calling for public disclosure of poll questions. The letter ends with John A. Mazzarese from Frederick urging accountability in local school board politics.
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Mr. Derr
Push poll claim tied to Derr smear on Mooney
A reader describes a secret paid push poll targeting Alex Mooney funded by Jack Derr. The caller refused to identify the sponsor or provide poll results, the Frederick News-Post later confirmed the push poll, and the writer accuses Derr of spreading false statements and demands action against the firm.
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Jack Derr
Alex Mooney
Frederick
DERR Fights for Frederick County School Funding in Annapolis
ANNE B HOOPER of Jefferson endorses Senator Jack Derr noting steady state funding gains for education over three years. She credits his leadership in the Annapolis delegation and Public Works Commission testimony to boost capital budgets for new schools additions and renovations.
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Jack Derr
Frederick County
Annapolis
Sen. Derr
Public Works Commission
Derr
Letters to the Frederick News-Post guidelines
The Frederick News-Post invites exclusive signed letters with sender name address and phone numbers for verification. Letters may be edited for space and poetry or form letters are not published. submission options include mail fax and email.
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Fredenck News-Post
News-Post
Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick St
P.C
Frederick
Fredericknewspost
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John Hall
Scripps Howard News Service
Cimer
D. John Markey
Walkersville
Emmett R. Bowlus
Washington County Men’s Republican Club
Elsworth Roulette
Lou Davis
H. Bradley Jones
College Park
Lucy Monroe
New York
Mount Olivet
Federal
Western Maryland Health Planning Agency
Eastalco Aluminum Plant
Ann Stocketty
West Annapolis
Ted Venezulis
Circle
Sugarloaf Mountain Park
Urbana
William H. Dubell
John A. Mazzarese
Anne B. Hooper Jefferson
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