Whatever It Takes Health Boost Via Lottery Immunization
Frederick County health officer Dr James Bowes launches Gov Glendening’s Project Immunization 97 with a scratch off lottery ticket incentive for parents of children under 2 to vaccinate. The plan mirrors his Indianapolis tactics including trips tickets and a traveling clinic the Spotmobile. The program runs Aug 19 to Aug 26 and aims to boost immunization rates locally.
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Dr. Bowes
Health Department
Glendening
Frederick County
James Bowes
Frog on a Log Reacts to City Hall Personnel Scandal
Roy Meachum critiques Mayor James Grimes and his handling of a growing personnel scandal at Weinberg Center involving Jade Wu and ex personnel director Jonah Angel. The piece questions legality of interim appointments, salary boosts, and strategic timing ahead of the upcoming primary while noting Grimes relies on a consultant and campaign headquarters near the Weinberg Center.
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James Grimes
Weinberg Center
Jade Wu
Public Works
Grimes
Jonah Angel
Weinberg
Lesley Vandever
City Hall
Angel
Gerald Kolbfleisch
Baltimore
Mitch Hose
Frances Baker
Mier Ali
Mr. Angel
Baker
Angel Primarly
Meta Nash
Frederick
Morgan- Keiler Construction
FCNB
Jonathan Angel
Ms. Wu
Ordinary men extraordinary lives at Truman and Eisenhower libraries
In Independence Missouri and Abilene Kansas visitors find a reminder that great leaders can emerge from humble beginnings. Truman and Eisenhower rose from modest roots to shape world events, with Truman shaping wartime policy and postwar Europe while Eisenhower forged a peacetime legacy from the interstate system and steady leadership. The piece notes limited early prospects for both, their unlikely paths to the White House, and reflects on the enduring idea that future leaders may still arise from ordinary towns.
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Harry S. Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Abilene
Kan
America
Truman
Eisenhower
White House
West Point
National Guard
Kansas City
Pendergast
Jackson
U.S. Senate
Midwest
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Germany
United Nations
Europe
Israel
South Korea
Douglas MacArthur
Ane
Harry
Tke
Independence
Scripps Howard News
Servier
Theatrical show goes on after flood delays at Mountain Theater
The Mountain Theater at Brad dock Heights resumed the comedy Dear Ruth for late arrivals when flooded highways delayed patrons. Maryland 4-4 Club winners at the University of Maryland included Martha Jane Layman and Barbara Anna Young with top prizes. Maryland National Guard troops set up camp at Camp Ritchie for five days of infantry training. Taney Village housing site work began on the north side of Taney Avenue. Brunswick Potomac River Festival crowned Karen Mann queen with Lori Reynolds as runner-up. Frederick builds its first block grant five unit townhouse near B&O Station using weathered bricks. Victor M Birley of Thurmont, Harland Sanders, and Fred Schwengel received honorary degrees at Lincoln Memorial University.
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Mountain Theater
Braddock Heights
Ruth
University of Maryland
Martha Jane Layman
Frederick
Chicago
Barbara Anna Young
Middletown
Martha Ann Zeigler
Denton
Betty Tipton
Jarrettsville
Maryland
the National Guard
Camp Ritchie
Karen Mann
William Mann
Brunswick
Lori Reynolds
B&o
South Market Street
Thurmont
Victor M. Birely
Washington, D.C
Harland Sanders
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Fred Schwengel
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, Tenn
Child care debate exposes class and welfare tensions
A reader critiques a letter on child care as a booming cottage industry paid by others to raise children. The writer notes generations of paying caregivers, while criticizing middle class mothers entering the workforce and welfare moms. The author, Nancy R. Wells of Frederick, asks how much time the letter writer took off to change diapers.
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Tom
E Man
Letter to editor questions slavery and race relations
A reader criticizes Paul Beale for arguing slavery justified. The letter argues whites destroyed African families and notes blacks suffered far more from slavery and its legacy. It contends that troops who died are not a complete apology and asserts ongoing black suffering.
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Leannot
Paul Beale
Africa
Letters on housing fairness and fire service in Frederick County
A reader argues for fair housing for Black residents, referencing the Million Man March and equality. The letter echoes calls for action on income, rights, and progress while urging accountability in government and community unity. A second portion criticizes the Green Valley Fire Station in Frederick County for slow responses and underfunding, urging 24 hour staffing and proper use of budget overruns to improve protection and service.
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Jevels
Green Valley
Carroll County
Mount Airy
Montgomery County
Damascus
Frederick County
Community calls for better response in Green Valley fire rescue
A reader criticizes the Green Valley Station in Frederick County for poor fire rescue response after a May 16, 1997 incident. The letter cites repeated phone calls and questions staffing and oversight, accusing officials of not living in the area and calling for fixes to the 253 prefix and overall response coverage.
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Green Valley
Frederick County
Letters to the Editor at Frederick News Post
The Frederick News Post invites letters from readers and requests signers include home addresses and telephone numbers for verification. Some letters may be abridged. publication is not guaranteed due to high volume. contact options include mail, phone, email, and the newspaper website.
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Frederick Mews-Post
Somme
Poblab
Hohig Cen & Leper
The
Frederick News
Patrick
P.O
Bax
Frederic
Fox
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Eisenhowers
Ske
Naval Academy
Ike
Harry Truman
Koiineze
Taney Village
Taney Avenue
Opossumtown Pike
Nancy R. Wells Frederick
Mr. Beale
U.S
Vietnam
Charlot Yombo
Frederick County Detention Center
Don Walker Jr
Kelly Morgan
Gene Gary Morgan
Kermptown
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