Forecasting tech in schools emphasizes tools, not cures
Dr. Marvin Cetron told Frederick County educators that students may use personal computers and learn at their own pace while teachers act as monitors. Patrick Kelly cautions that computers cannot replace essential skills like physical education, interpersonal abilities, and apprenticeships, stressing the enduring value of independent teachers and coaches.
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Popular Mechanics
Popular Science
Marvin Cetron
Forecasting International
Frederick County
Patrick Kelly
Tobacco politics and figures in Richmond amid nicotine crackdown
Roy Meachum notes mixed reactions to the White House endorsed push to restrict nicotine as tobacco industry actions and local politics influence Virginia. He cites 3 000 youths starting to smoke daily, PM USA’s large local presence, and editorials attacking Clinton while noting economic ties and regional vaccine against change.
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Richmond
America
Feds
Carolinas
Richmond Times-Dispatch
White House
Leaf
Frederick
Oklahoma
Clinton White House
Maryland
Joseph Curran
Old Dominion
Monument Avenue
Philip Morris USA
PM USA
Bill Clinton
Food and Drug Administration
Times-Dispatch
Kraft
Chicago 1968 remembered as a Democratic Party disaster
A veteran reporter recalls Chicago in 1968 when protests against the Vietnam War collided with police violence. The author notes the era’s cultural upheaval, the televised clashes on Michigan Avenue, and the public anger over the Democratic convention. The piece reflects on damage to the party, the city, and the nation, and calls for remembering the protestors’ rights.
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Chicago
Johnson
Hubert Humphrey
Grant Park
Humphrey
Michigan Avenue
Balboa Street
Hilton Hotel
Democratic Party
Scripps Howard News Service
World War II veterans join Francis Scott Key Post No 11
An audience of at least 500 attended ceremonies at the Baker Park bandshell as 39 World War II veterans became members of American Legion Francis Scott Key Post No 11. A civilian personnel party at Camp Detrick featured a poolside event and a diving exhibition by Barbara McCutcheon and Donald Stultz.
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Baker Park Bandshell
American Legion
Camp Detrick
Detrick
Civilian Welfare Council
Barbara McCutcheon
Donald Stultz
Braddock Heights
Patricia Stonestreet
Norbert Feil
Dorothy Fellenz
Travers Stultz
Eric Locke
Reagan era letter to the editor shows Clinton reelection hopes
Tommie Lee Barnes of Frederick laments critics of President Clinton and his wife while praising Roosevelt as wartime leader. He condemns draft dodger rhetoric by Rush Limbaugh and argues Democrats deserve reelection in November.
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Don Ramirez
Ialso
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
Roosevelt
America
Rush Limbaugh
Clinton
Representative's skewed priorities in Bartlett race
A letter criticizes Rep Roscoe Bartlett for a binary view on government and business and for prioritizing military assault weapons access. It contrasts his stance with opponent Steve Crawford’s support for preserving the assault weapons ban and argues many Frederick families worry more about college education for their children.
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Timothy D. McCown
Rep
Roscoe Bartlett
Rep. Bartlett
Steve Crawford
Frederick
Johnny
Bartlett
Letters on education funding and Damascus post office plan
The letter writers attack Rep Bartlett for opposing student loan relief and freezing 1997 education funding while urging support for Steve Crawford. Another letter by John C Webb Jr of Gaithersburg criticizes Damascus officials and planners over a proposed downtown post office site and a regional stormwater pond, blaming DOT and environmental officials for derailing downtown revival.
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Damascus
Matthew Pigman
Pleasant Plains
Damascus Community Chamber of Commerce
Woodfield Road
Ridge Road
Jack Ferri
Chamber
Earl Smith
Montgomery County Council
Everett Jones
A-12
Department of Transportation and Environmental Protection
Department of Transportation
Opinion on School Uniforms from Middletown Student
Matt Cross from Middletown argues against school uniforms citing differences in style and comfort. He says uniforms limit personal expression and may restrict activities like recess depending on the type.
Damascus Post Office seeks site for relocation proposal
The Damascus Post Office announces it seeks a relocation site, a move seen as a chance for state and local government to advance Maryland Governor Parris Glendening's proposal.
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Damascus
Maryland
Parris Glendening
Letters to the Editor policy for The Frederick News Post
The Frederick News Post invites exclusive signed letters with home address and telephone numbers for verification. Some letters may be abridged for space. Address letters to Letters to the Editor, 200 E Patrick St, Frederick MD 21705 or fax to 662 8299.
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Frederick
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