Mooney letter sparks outcry amid hate crime backdrop
A fundraising letter by Senator Alex Mooney attacks left wing and gay people as hate crimes surge nationwide. The piece condemns minority targets and references incidents at Columbine, the North Valley Jewish Community Center, and a postal worker killing, urging scrutiny of public safety item laws and the climate of intolerance fueling violence.
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Alex Mooney
Columbine High School
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Colo
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Jewish Community Center
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Meachum defends Barakat amid Ferguson criticism
Former Ore reporter Matt Barakat left for the Associated Press in Richmond after facing invective from state Sen. Tim Ferguson and supporters over a scholarship funding story. Barakat showed Frederick County received less than its share, while Carroll County's board and officials controlled prior awards, prompting backlash and calls for fairness in funding.
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Tim Ferguson
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Frederick
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Payback or legacy in Clinton era politics
The column argues Democrats demand that Clinton help them seize the House or risk damaging his legacy by striking a budget deal with Republicans. It notes pressure to expand Medicare with prescription drug benefits, the risk of a Republican sweep in 2000, and Clinton's political maneuvering as he weighs a deal versus his broader health reform goals.
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Douglas Cohn
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Young Wilbur Main Loses Box Derby Final In Akron
The Freder ick News-Post reports in Akron Ohio Wilbur Main 12th annual All American Box Derby saw his top honors fade as Donald Kelosch of Detroit edged him by a half length. Sheriff Guy Anders notes 125 Frederick County dog owners were served notices to secure licenses and Special Deputy Murray Smith investigates unlicensed dogs across districts. Maryland Labor and Industry asks federal probe deferral into Jeanne Bussard Training Workshop pay scale to avoid duplication of agency efforts. National Park Service to pay 7 million for 1 560 acres south of Frederick near Monocacy battlefield. Frederick County Commissioners tour C&O Canal Park paths cleared by YMCAS SWAT youths led by Ken Rippeon. Maryland Center for Public Broadcasting filmed Frederick homes for The Old Houseworks program.
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Frederick News-Post
Akron
Ohio
Donald Kelosch
Detroit
Mich
Guy Anders
Frederick County
Murray Smith
C&o
Bartlett calls for direct relief to Maryland farmers
Brian Marshall supports Rep Roscoe Bartlett's appeal for direct relief to Maryland farmers over foreign aid. He argues loans help but direct assistance is needed now to aid farmers without declaring Maryland a foreign country.
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Roscoe Bartlett
Maryland
Dr. Bartlett
Seeds of doubt amid a man made drought and chemtrail fears
A Frederick County reader argues that a recent drought is man made to push development and water shortages. The letter questions the weather pattern, cites past floods and droughts, and accuses politicians and road builders of profiteering. It also references cloud seeding chemicals and a test by a National Institute of Health technician.
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Catoctin Creek
Midlands
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National Institute of Health
Letters claim storms are sprayed by planes over Maryland
A reader argues that cloud seeding disperses chemicals across Maryland causing cancer and drought. She cites Johns Hopkins and Fort Detrick and accuses politicians and planners of denial. She urges public action, questions water use rules, and laments governor and county measures as overkill.
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Cancer Research
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South Mountain
Frederick County
Private wells and water use enforcement concerns
A reader questions rights and fairness under a water use enforcement plan. They argue private wells with ample supply should not incur higher fines and cite modest uses like watering plants, birdbaths, car washing, and dog washing as examples of how water returns to the ground or sewer.
Notorious felon Hubbell at ABA convention speech
The August 6 address at the American Bar Association convention featured convicted felon Webster L. Hubbell. The piece contrasts lawyers with physicians, asserting the American Medical Association would not honor a felon of the year.
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Letters to the Editor Policy at The News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters with writer name address and home and business phone numbers for verification. Most letters abridged for space. posting not guaranteed due to high volume. Submissions by mail fax or email to the Frederick News-Post at 200 E Patrick St Freder ick MD 21705 or box 578, or fax 9010628299.
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