Libertytown rubble fill sparks resident backlash and traffic worries
Residents near Libertytown oppose a proposed rubble fill that would convert rural land into a landfill for construction debris. The plan would increase truck traffic and raise concerns about air and water quality as planning officials weigh property rights against community impact amid Maryland wide disposal options.
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Libertytown
Planning Commission
Wilbur Ford
Point of Rocks
Frederick County
Maryland
Planting Commission
Guns galore in Frederick County weapons haul
Under state police direction the Frederick County Narcotics Task Force removed a large arsenal from Monrovia, including AR15 type rifles, MACK10 and M16 variants, AKS copies, a UZI, and a shotgun. Authorities noted some firearms could be converted to automatic and awaited a full technical report.
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Frederick County
Monrovia
Interdynamic
Smith & Wesson
Carroll County
Techmcians
Federal Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Agency
Jerry Barnes
der Schaefer
Assaultcapers Gm
Frederick City
Ryan
Barnes
Shenf
Carl Harbaugh
Toms
Linganore High
Frend
Virginia
Jerr Barnes Sore
Vietnam
Raiti Mayor Wachingtonr
From The Front Page To The Sleaze Age
An informal poll of journalists contrasts age groups on whether President Bush should be questioned about an alleged affair. Younger reporters push aggressive coverage while older editors seek stricter standards, highlighting a generation gap and shifting news values from sensational crime to gossip driven politics.
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Bush
CNN
Spy
New York Post
New York Times
Chicago Tribune
Ben Hecht
Chicago
The Bedroom Test in Modern Journalism
Mike Royko contrasts old and new reporters, praising education and professionalism while criticizing intrusive questions about public figures private lives. He questions why journalists now police character, suggesting a broad bedroom test for all public office seekers.
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White House
Memorial service honors volunteer firemen in Frederick County
The Rev Dr Charles E Wehler honors volunteers at the Frederick County Volunteer Firemen Association memorial service, praising their selfless acts across day and night. A War Production Board ad urges scrap metal collection and Junk Roundup Aug 25. Zoning board grants preliminary private airstrip approval despite nearby homeowners, builder William P Hoffman defends it as private and noncommercial. Denny Brown wins essay contest "What is an American". Nixon commends him. A 1970 Ford dump truck overturns near Walkersville after avoiding two turning tractor trailers. driver uninjured. State tax increase seen as inevitable due to rising spending, according to Gov Marvin Mandel critic Julien P Delphey.
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Charles E. Wehler
Presbyterian Church
Frederick County
Robert L. Smith
Association
Taylorsville
Frederick County Zoning Appeals Board
William P. Hoffman
Denny Brown
W. Patrick Sr
Richard M. Nixon
Ladies Auxiliary
The
American Veterans of Foreign Wars
Marvin Mandel
Julien P. Delphey
Frederick Sertoma Club
Betty's Restaurant
Monocacy Valley
Controversy over abortion terminology and facts
Readers question media bias in abortion coverage and terms like pro-choice and anti-abortion. They argue fetus is a human baby, cite scientific and ethical views, and call for physicians to state the truth. The letter laments perceived distortion by NOW and NARAL supporters in reporting.
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News-Post
NOW
NARAL
Medina
Harry Bisckhman
Edie
Wade
Moly Ward
Kate Moneta
Letters to the Frederick Post support student community service program
Sushil Bhattacharjee argues letters praising the Maryland State Board of Education mandate for student community service. He urges the Frederick Board of Education to implement quickly, notes youth service history, credits for service, and the need to address societal problems through active student involvement.
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Frederick Post
Maryland State Board of Education
Frederick Board of Education
Tamim Sived
WEE
RTE
America
Questioning the Design Argument in Creator Dennis Martin Letter
In a July 25 letter to the editor, Dennis Martin critiques the design argument for a supernatural creator, labeling it a question begging device. The piece cites George H Smith and argues that design or chance are false choices, noting the Bible and Genesis as irrelevant to proving a designer.
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Dennis Martin
Martin
George H Smith
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