Politeness and Pragmatism in Warrants by Sheriff Mades
Washington County Sheriff Charles Mades piloted a humane cost saving warrant plan. He sent polite letters to those with warrants inviting voluntary surrender, reducing arrests at homes and saving deputy time. Forty six people turned themselves in, while several letters failed to reach addresses, underscoring efficiency gains in lieu of traditional home visits.
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Washington County
Charles Mades
Mades
Maryland
Frederick Faces Downtown Traffic Gridlock Threat to City Center
A Frederick observer warns that shutting South Market Street and the East Patrick Street projects will worsen downtown traffic, empty storefronts, and strain city planning. He lauds former mayor Ron Young, cites Carroll Creek and parking garage delays, warns of a Georgetown/Alexandria fate, and urges balanced growth to protect local life.
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Ron Young
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Hon Young
Planning Commission
East Patrick Street
Winchester Hall
Court Street
City Hall
B-1 bomber flaws linked to Rockwell wiring quality control
The B-1 bomber faces fresh critiques as Rockwell International admits lapses in electrical wiring tests between 1983 and 1984 at Palmdale. We found engineers ignored go/ no go gauges, whistleblower Robert Semans faced retaliation, and investigations by Congress and the Air Force raised questions about testing scope and part shortages affecting readiness.
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Washington
Rockwell International
Rockwell
Palmdale
Calif
Robert Semans
Semans
Semuus
Air Force
Lightning storm disrupts Knox County area in August 1937 report
Tornadic thunderstorm flooded sections of the county causing a citywide power outage and a record heat drop from 94 to 70 as a barn burned and a home was scared but safe. A tar truck brace was found, likely launched 250 feet, severing limbs. Woodsboro s donkey baseball featured a pony, faster fielding, and quirky play under lights. Red Cross Bloodmobile collected 135 pints, short of quota, with more donors urged. A Frederick County daycare center project planned within six months will train welfare mothers for employment. A new animal bite rabies plan allows owners to quarantine their pets locally, easing veterinary transfer duties.
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Woodsboro Baseball Club
Frederick County League
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Frederick County
Geneva Barthel
Letters to the Editor on County Planning and Development
Readers criticize Frederick County Planning Commission hearings on quarries and Mount Airy rezoning. Arguments accuse Yingling of neglecting citizen needs amid growth and stressed overcrowded schools, roads, and utilities. A separate letter endorses rail rapid transit while praising local farm figures and chiropractor ambitions.
Frederick News-Post Letters Policy Summary
The Frederick News-Post requires signed letters with a home address and a verifiable phone number for editorial verification. Letters may be edited for space, poetry or religious verse is not printed, ensuring authenticity and contactability for readers.
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