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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 2001
Page
4
The piece reflects on Lettie Shores who lived along the Potomac, defining life by nature rather than technology. It contrasts a direct, sustained connection to nature with modern reliance on stock markets and highways, suggesting a nostalgic loss as people rarely live truly with nature today.
Roy Meachum argues that American policy toward Israel and the Palestinian territories has failed, with IDF actions and settlement expansion provoking cycles of violence. He asserts U S leaders mismanage Arafat and calls for decisive steps to restore order, criticizing Bush and Sharon. The piece casts the conflict as a long misdirected effort by all sides and warns against further escalation.
A Scripps Howard News Service report paints life under the Taliban as brutal and pervasive. It details famine, disease, and a ban on education for girls, with harsh penalties for rule violations. The piece notes mass emigration, international sanctions, and dire conditions including executions and detentions for religious decree violations.
Raymond C. Brehaut, president of Frederick Gas Co., said he expected to bring natural gas for heating to Frederick before year end. A Maryland Public Service Commission ruling freed areas under 5,000 customers from rationing, giving the company a two year lead. A runaway lime truck damaged a fire hydrant and a Bread Co. truck after curb strike near Church Street. The Frederick News-Post debut of a 16 page Dek-A-Tube press marks printing progress.
Letters from readers in Potomac area newspapers argue for or against using Native American names for schools and teams. George J. Martin, Libby Brill, Jean Baker and others discuss pride, tradition, and the need to respect Indigenous peoples while questioning where limits should be set.
The writer argues that using Native or racial nicknames by schools like Poolesville or Frederick High harms social acceptance. They ask how the public would feel about team names such as the Frederick High Negroes or similar pejoratives, calling for reconsideration of hurtful designations.
Readers praise Thompson for opposing a hidden gathering while warning against bowing to big money developers. They urge focus on public needs, traffic relief on U S 15 and Md 270, and complain about confidentiality that could affect fair competition.
Nancy Fleming of New Market protests an 87 percent rise in Frederick County water and sewer charges. She notes a single resident used $11 in water but faced an $85 bill with added charges, urging action and regulation amid widespread neighbor concerns. The letter cites frustration with county responses and calls for scrutiny.
A fragmented political tease voices support for Mooney as the Republican governor of the Free State. It questions current leadership and hints at a desire for moral values and national fidelity, signed by Tom Defibaugh.
Readers are urged to send letters to the editor only to The Frederick News-Post. Signed letters must include the writer’s full name and home address. The paper notes many letters are moderated due to volume and does not publish poetry or religious verse. Contact details for mail, fax, and email are provided.
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