Perspective on Hiroshima fuels guilt about bomb and duty to defense
A Frederick column argues that media emphasis on Hiroshima Nagasaki presses guilt on Americans for using the bomb. It defends the decision, noting Japanese resistance and casualties, and cites Sherman as a harsh comparison to argue wartime necessity. The piece stresses occupation roles and the swift end of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Europe
Pacific
LST
Marianas
Philippines
Okinawa
George C. Marshall
Harry S. Truman
Tarawa
Saipan
Tokyo
Dresden
Germany
Sherman
Georgia
William Tecumseh Sherman
Atlanta
Savannah
Truman
Tannaare
Airline pilot's wife speaks on Flight 191 disaster comments
A Frederick area wife, wife of a major airline captain, writes that pilots bear a heavy burden in storms like the Dallas Fort Worth Flight 191 landing. She notes the intense cockpit skill required during violent weather and wind shear and laments the lack of gratitude from some passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Atlanta
Dallas-Fort Worth
Remembering Flight Courage and Factory Farming Woes
A letter column mix discusses a fatal flight, urging safer travel and praising pilots. It condemns factory farming, detailing cramped egg cages, veal crates, and gestating sows. Helen Webb appeals for humane groups, urging action. A Frederick historic commission critique and a March of Dimes Phonathon report follow, noting fundraising success and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Post
Margaret Heckler
Secretary of Health and Human Services
University of Pennsylvania
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda
Five Frederick fishermen aid air corps aviators in distress
A rescue party of five Frederick fishermen went to aid Sean Air Corps aviators after their plane ditched about six miles off Scame's nan. The crew included Routzahn Irving Alba Harry Daniel Thomas Edward Thomas and John Ferguson. Captain James C. Lore of Solomon's Island captained the boat. Crew members tended to a broken leg and other injuries amid a water battle and a crab feast planned at Charles Moylan's house. Also noted: Charles Moylan named as an instructor for a new law school in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Sean Air Corps
Scame’s Nan
Heart Routzahn
Irving Alba Harry Daniel Thomas
Edward Thomas
John Ferguson
James C. Lore
Solomon's Island
Ena
Military base purchases hid as education services
Army auditors found Walter Reed and Fort Belvoir used the Graduate School of Agriculture to buy computers, coffee makers, and other equipment via interagency agreements. The purchases, totaling about 235000 in 1982 to 1984, were expedited as “educational services” but breached procurement rules and raised costs. The school profits and fees were disputed while the pace of acquisitions drew criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Walter Reed Medical Center
D.C
Fort Belvoir
Virginia
Agricultura Department
Congress
General Accounting Office
Agriculture Department
Kenneth Reid
Walter Reed
Pentagon
Liquor Czar Front Page Sparks Debate in 1985
In a July 24, 1985 front page piece, Louis V. Myers Jr. is cited as the "liquor czar" amid sharp criticism of the laws by Paul R. Welberbach of Mount Airy. He argues that a law punishing victims while excusing culprits reflects barbaric logic and moral cowardice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis V. Myers Jr
Tweens Dilemma Drugs or You Explained By Dr Wallace
A reader aged 19 seeks advice on pressuring a 24 year old boyfriend who uses marijuana and cocaine to quit. Dr Wallace urges a firm stand and an ultimatum, noting ongoing drug use is unsafe and can jeopardize trust and safety for Milly in Huntsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Wallace
Mitch
Milly
Huntsville
Als
Rosemary
Mount Vernon
Ohio
Earth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tom Mills
Frederick, Md
Airlines
Mrs
Craig Fuller
Putman Road
Thurmont
Animal Cruelty
Frederick County Humane
Sega
Rosemont Ave
The
Humane Society of the
United States
L Street NW
Washington, D.C
Helen Webb
Byron Webb
Burkitteville
HDC
City of Frederick
Young
West Patrick
South Court Streets
Historic District Commission
A. Richard Quinn
Jefferson St
Phonathon
Frederick County
March of Dimes
Marianne Ulshafer
ERA Mimi Selig Homes Inc
Joann Jones
Paula Blundell
Sandra Trout
Clara Dinterman
Nolie
Stefanie Rife
Jane Smith
Laverne Heffner
Jerry Fouche
Phanathon
Joanne Winstead
College Terrace
Charles £. Moylan
N. Charles St
Baltimore
William F. Broening
Albert Poffenberger
Hagerstown
Briely
Charles Wiles
Degrange Street
Louis Studebaker
West South Street
Baker Park
Warsaw
Poland
Jack Griffin
Tammy Davis
Cherrie Sherrard
Oakland
Calif
Teresa Ciepla
By Jack Anderson and
Dale van Atta
Jack Anderson
Fort Sill
General Dynamics
Stanley C. Pace
John Dingell
D-Mich
Dingell
Turkey
Tingell
Patent & Trademark Office
Coast Guard
Paul R
Welerbach
Langdon Drive
Mount Airy
Robert Wallace
D. Wupiey
Viewe Deroice
Copley News Service
Frederick News-Post
P.O. Box
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