Quality of life in Frederick County cited by residents
A regional plan update survey finds Middletown and Brunswick residents worry about declining quality of life as growth accelerates. Rural environment and school reputation top reasons to live here, while long commutes and traffic concern many. preservation of farmland and smarter growth urged.
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Frederick duck debate calls for public meeting and action
Paul P. Gordon writes from Frederick reflecting on city dealings over Culler Lake waterfowl. He notes historic efforts during oil spills and freezing, critiques budget priorities, and urges open public meetings and an official duck management group with agenda and public hearing.
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Anti-Government Theme Spurs 1992-Feel in Dallas Meeting
Ross Perot's independent gathering in Dallas reinforced anti Washington rhetoric. Patrick Buchanan led the charge against the establishment as Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Coalition joined the spectacle. The piece notes voters often vote against issues rather than for a candidate, amid economic concerns.
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Political theater and the Washington paradox in mid campaign
Dan Thomasson muses on the durability of anti Washington sentiment among voters and how presidents like Eisenhower Carter Reagan Bush Clinton and Buchanan navigate the lure of power. The piece notes Powell Clinton and Dole poll dynamics while warning politicians to hedge their extremism as campaigns shift to governance.
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Truman Announces Japan Surrender and War Labor Timetable
President Truman announced Japan’s unconditional surrender for August 14 at 7 p.m. Eastern War Time, prompting celebrations in Frederick. He urged halving inductions to 50,000 monthly and predicted 5 to 5.5 million soldiers would return to civilian life within 12 to 18 months. Governor O’Conor declared August 15 a state holiday, with Aug 15 and 16 proclaimed as war worker pay holidays.
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Maryland
Herbert R. O’conor
Curfew enforcement questioned by Frederick group
The Frederick News-Post editorial notes that the curfew law in Frederick has been applied unevenly with black youths facing closer scrutiny and threats of curfew than white youths. The Concerned Citizens for Racial Justice urges city officials predating Chief Ray Raffensberger to acknowledge past selective enforcement and push for fair application by Aldermen Sally Murphy Fran Baker Jon Kreissig and Mayor Jim Grimes.
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Abuse of power and Nazi comparison spark letter dispute
A reader rebukes Kathryn Ruud for labeling the Gestapo as political extremists. The writer argues the Gestapo was a legitimate German state agency and notes Nazi laws deprivations, police state actions, and broad public support for repressive decrees.
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Heinrich Himmler
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Letters on law abuse and national symbols in a patriotic critique
A reader denounces extremist use of law to attack political opponents and defends rights to unpopular views. The letter critiques gun control, government overreach, and abuses in Waco and Baltimore, recalls Rodney King, and emphasizes pride in the U S flag and military service. The writer cites personal military history and international comparisons.
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Ms. Ruud
Not a good idea to alter nation's rights over flag issue
Ty Anglebower in The Frederick Post argues against a ban on flag burning. He cites the First Amendment as protecting freedom of speech and expression but notes that it does not authorize breaking laws or yelling. The piece references servicemen who died defending the flag.
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Frederick Area Divers seek coverage in local paper meet
Emilee Maline asks the Frederick newspaper to cover the Frederick Area Diving Team. She notes swimming teams and Little League receive articles and photos and urges pool visits to photograph and publish a meet story.
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Tom Fogie
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Little League
Letters to the Editor guidelines at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News Post invites letters with name address and phone for verification. Not all letters published due to space and policy. Poetry religious verse or letters to others are not published. provide contact details by mail or telefax.
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