Hood College earns Best Value nod among northern regional universities
U.S. News & World Report ranks Hood College as a Best Value in the northern regional category and 11th best among regional schools in the north, citing reputation, freshman selectivity, faculty resources, and fundraising. The publication also lists Johns Hopkins as top in several medical specialties in its hospital rankings.
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Beiruts Conflicts and Aftermath Echo U S Inaction
Holger Jensen argues that U S responses to Beirut and other terrorist acts were clumsy and ineffective. He contends enemies like Hezbollah exploited American hesitation, while Israel and Russia used clandestine or ruthless tactics with limited public acknowledgment. He blasts Clinton era missile strikes as insufficient retaliation.
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Delegates of Catholic Mission Crusade head to Notre Dame
Yesterday items from the News-Post report delegates of the Catholic Mission Crusade of Frederick traveling to the national convention at the University of Notre Dame. The group includes Sister Maria Rosalia and Rev. Herbert Jordan among others.
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Braddock Roller Rink Holds 1948 Memories
Barbara Phipkins recalls Braddock Roller Rink memories from the 1940s with a youth fellowship group. She notes Lorraine Horn and Frank Jacobs likely guided activities in fall 1948 and remembers skating to Good Night Sweetheart and a wrist injury she suffered.
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Letter defending local planning groups against Hogan critique
Richard M. Floyd defends the Frederick County Planning Commission, Brunswick Region Planning Committee, and the Mid Maryland Rural Legacy Association from Ilona Hogan's Aug 11 article. He claims Hogan misrepresented process, cites consensus decisions, and calls for apologies. Floyd urges readers to consult the newspaper edition to judge.
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Voters weigh honesty and growth in Frederick County race
Letters advocate Val Hertges for State Delegate District 4A praising honesty, values, and commitment to Frederick County schools roads and growth control. Readers call for responsive government, sustainable growth, and broad civic representation amid debates on taxation and development.
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Controversy over CSR Hydro Conduit plant near Frederick
Betty Floyd denounces Mayor James Grimes and city officials for moving forward with a concrete pipe plant by CSR Hydro Conduit despite strong resident opposition. She recalls 1987 annexation zoning and questions 1995 change from M-1 to M-2, asking who benefits and why residents were not consulted.
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Great person letter about Hagy for Sheriff signs
Anna Smith writes a letter praising Sheriff Jim Hagy over campaign signs littering roads and urges contact to learn more about him and to obtain a sign for her yard in Middletown. TIM and AUTUMN GANLEY.
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Builder's Association comment on APFO changes in Frederick
Donald Owens of the Builder's Association Land Use Council questions Maryland county actions on the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance APFO over the last three months He notes claims of both tightening and loosening and cites public outcry over including portables in capacity counts The impact fee rise followed failed efforts to obtain a transfer tax from Annapolis authorities.
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Extravagant expense over speeding enforcement in Frederick County
A Frederick County resident condemns the use of aircraft to catch speeding drivers as wasteful. The letter argues deputies with radar in cars would yield fourfold impact, cites delays and poor patrols, and urges a reassessment of sheriff’s office priorities and leadership.
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Not cool Drugs are wrong and licensing for alcohol and tobacco
Michael Bruce and Michelle Summers urge stronger controls on drugs and alcohol. They advocate licenses for alcohol and tobacco purchases, higher cigarette prices to deter use, and avoiding drinking or smoking around children. They warn of teen smoking risks and harsh penalties for drunk driving.
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