Perfect SAT achiever from Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
Christine Liu of Frederick earned a perfect 1600 on the SAT, with 800s in verbal and math. The article notes the rarity of perfect scores among 2.2 million test takers in 1996-97 and details Christine’s home environment, activities, and the emphasis on education. The piece also highlights Mount St. Mary’s students who volunteered in Opelousas and other locations, praising the impact of service on both givers and recipients.
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Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
Frederick
Christine
Maryland
Mount St. Mary’s
Opelousas
New York City
Mobile
Ala
Jacksonville
Fla
Sumter 8.C
Whitley, Ky
Mary Saynuk
Ce Tomas
Christine Liu
Charles E Hubbard urges elected school board in Frederick County
Charles E Hubbard argues residents should decide who represents them rather than appointing board members. He criticizes current officials for protecting legacies, highlights overdevelopment concerns, and cites census education levels. Hubbard contends an elected board allows accountability at the ballot box. He signs from Middletown.
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Frederick County Board of Education
Frederick County
Planning Commission
David Gray
Annapolis
Central Committee
Derr
Washington
Charles E Hubbard
Middletown
Column by Roy Meachum Delayed Due to Technical Problems
Roy Meachum reports his regular column will not appear today because of technical problems at the press plant. Readers are advised to check next edition for his insights and commentary.
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Roy Meachum
Capitol security debate after deadly Capitol police deaths
In a column reflecting on a 1989 field test, the piece notes lax Capitol security despite advances in firearms tech. It cites the shooting deaths of Capitol Police officers John Gibson and Jacob Chestnut and argues against rushed funding for a new underground visitors center, urging congress to consider security without eroding access. The column credits Jack Anderson and Jan Moller of United Feature Syndicate.
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Ack
Law- Beevers
Federal
U.S
Senate
Bob Dele
R-Kan
Cole
Capitol Police
Capitol
John Gibson
Jacob Chestnut
Congress
Senate Chamber
People’s House
Jack Anderson
Jan Moller
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Firemen carnival prize winner and local notices
HARRY S. Trout of Buckeystown won a Ford automobile at the Mount Airy Firemen's Carnival. A surprise 10th birthday party honored Charlotte Remsberg near Frederick with many attendees. Aerial Sprayers Inc offered farmers corn borer and Japanese beetle control at $2.75 per acre. Frederick County Square shopping center sold for $65 million to Noro-Frederick Square Holdings N.V. Petersville Ruritan Club donated $300 to restore vandalized Reformed Cemetery at Knoxville. Agnes A. Kemerer visited by her son Sgt. Myron Kemerer at U S Training Headquarters Baumholder West Germany for his top NCO honor. Hood College appoints Madelyn Blair as director of planning and research Patsy Lakin as secretary and Margy Dorrier as research assistant and coordinator.
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Harry S. Trout
Buckeystown
Frederick
Mount Airy
James W. Carmack
Austin D. Trout
Frederick Aerial Sprayers Inc
Agnes A. Kemerer
Braddock Heights
Myron Kemerer
U.S
Baumholder
West Germany
Martha E. Church
Hood College
Madelyn Alexander Blair
Jefferson
Patsy L. Lakin
Margy Dorrier
Live Till Tomorrow campaign supports safe youth celebrations
The Frederick News-Post sponsored Live Till Tomorrow, a media campaign endorsed by Frederick County Safe and Drug Free Schools Facilitator Lynn R. Widdowson. It aims to educate communities on the dangers of underage drinking during homecoming, holiday, prom, and graduation seasons and calls for more similar programs.
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Frederick County
Safe and Drug Free
Frederick News-Post
Voters group defends campaign efforts and Lincoln Day events
Doris McDonnelly of Myersville defends active political volunteer work including registering voters, distributing information, reviving the Elephant Club, coordinating fundraisers, handling mass mailings, tickets to games, transportation for underprivileged children, and Lincoln Day dinners. She urges an apology for dismissive remarks about a political committee.
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Elephant Club
Key
Local voters criticize Mooney campaign car flyers outside church
A Frederick County reader condemns Alex Mooney for distributing political brochures and an out-of-state letter on church property. The letter accuses the campaign of pressuring worshippers with religious right messaging and questions outside funding. The writer urges preserving local views and preventing external influence on Maryland politics.
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Alex Mooney
Mooney
Mr. Mooney
Frederick
Washington
Colorado
Peggy and Charles W Hoff Attack Editorial Critique
Peggy and Charles W Hoff defend Republican Central Committee members and their work in recruiting candidates, filling precincts, working at polls, and fundraising. They say the July 10 editorial insulted volunteers who spent hours improving government and supporting candidates.
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Republican Central Committee
Re-election bid for Frederick County State’s Attorney Scott Rolle
A supporter praises Scott Rolle as he seeks another term as Frederick County State’s Attorney. The letter highlights his aggressive prosecutions including the machete murder case and the 18 year sentence for Lewis Weedon in a robbery spree, noting Rolle's accessibility and straight talk while dismissing opponents’ criticisms.
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Scott Rolle
Frederick County
Rolle
Lewis Weedon
Prosecution Promise Quoted From Rolle and Frantz
A statement pledges four more years of aggressive and fair prosecution from Mr. Rolle and his associate Kristin Frantz. The remark signals ongoing legal leadership and commitment to vigorous case handling.
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Rolle
Misplaced protest against concrete pipe plant plans on Gashouse Pike
Peter Samuel argues residents protest a proposed pipe plant while seeking modern roads to service industry. He criticizes city leaders for failing to secure funding or landowner commitments, urges toll financing like other areas, and mocks political endorsements and PR efforts.
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Gashouse Pike
Gas House Pike
East Church Street
I-70
MD. 26
U.S. 15
Frederick
Readers invited to send letters to The Frederick News Post
The Frederick News Post seeks exclusive signed letters with writer name, home address, and phone numbers. Space limits apply and not all letters are published. Submissions may be mailed, faxed, or emailed to the newspaper.
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Fredenck News-Post
News-Post
Wrier
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Frederick, MD
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LH. Remsberg
Charlotte
Charlotte Remsberg
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Francine McNellion
Sharon
Kay
Patsy
Tommy Souder
Sue Ann Ranneberger
Jeanette
Mary Louise Remsberg
Clarence Crum
Larry Staley
Jimmy Crampton
Lee
Larry Bussard
Samuel Brown
Robert
Charles Remsberg
Frederick County Square
U.S. 40 West
Noro-Frederick Square Holdings N.V
Petersville Ruritan Club
Knoxville
Lynn R. Widdowson Frederick
Doris McDonnely
Myersville
Peggy and
Charles W. Hoff
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Kristin Frantz
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