Rockville 12 year old saves sister with fire safety training
Alena Tune woke to a house fire at 3 a.m. November 17 and, using fire safety lessons, crawled through smoke with her four year old sister Mariah to the front door for safety. Montgomery County officials honored her with a Medal of Valor and a plaque while praising firefighters for ongoing education since 1982.
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Alena Tune
Rockville
Mariah
Alena
Montgomery County
Douglas Duncan
Mary Marchone
Department of Fire and Rescue Services
FOP slams Frederick officials over budget priority clash
Kevin V Grubb FOP President asserts city leaders place land deals and developers ahead of public safety in Frederick, criticizing Mayor James Grimes and City Attorney Lynn Board. The letters cite budget numbers, surplus funds, and alleged conflicts involving Carmack Jays and City Hall, while praising Frances Baker and questioning city finances.
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Aring
Frederick
Order of Police
Grimes
City of
Kolbfleisch
Carmack Jay's
Old City Hall
City Hall
Carmack Jay’s
Wilson
Fraternal Order of Police
Roy Meachum
Frances Baker
James Schmersahl
Paul Gordon
Gordon
Lippart Cabinet Co
General Tire
South Street
J. O'Neal Jenkins
Mr. Wilson
Alderman Baker
Newt Gingrich under fire for controversial remarks
A critical appraisal notes Newt Gingrich's recent public misstatements, including claims about English as official language and a false Air Force One seating claim. It accuses him of harsh rhetoric linking a pregnant murder to liberal policies and welfare, contrasting his views with Senator Bob Dole's.
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America
Newt Gingrich
Gingrich
R.ga
Clinton
Air Force One
Senate
Robert Dole
Kansas
Dole
Hollywood
Gingrich under fire over murder link remarks and poll slide
Bonnie Erbe notes Newt Gingrich faced criticism for linking a murder to politics and repeating sensational claims. The piece cites funeral reactions, questions if two men and a woman share ties to welfare, and a national polling drop to 27 56 favorable unfavorables with Clinton rising. It mentions California’s December 12 special election and hints at Democrats framing Campbell as a Gingrich clone.
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Debra Evans
Gingrich
Evans
Fred Moody
Susan Smith
South Carolina
Smith
Michigan
EPIC
MRA
Clinton
California
Norman Mineta
Tom Campbell
Bonne Erbe
PBS
Scripps Howard News Service
Deer Bucks Bagged as Six Day Season Opens
Charles E. Shepley of Myersville bags a 210 pound 11 point buck on opening day in the mountains near Highland at 8 a.m. Francis I. Thompson of Frederick bags a 10 point buck in Garrett County with local magistrates and officials. Nylon stockings go on sale in Frederick triggering rushes and depleted stocks. Ann Beachley recovers partial consciousness after carbon monoxide poisoning in a car. Frederick Lions tour the new 1.3 million parking deck led by Mayor Ronald N. Young. Tombstone found on South Market Street reads In Memory of Peter Fout 1848 to 1851. Lori Thomas of Linganore High earns a scholarship to the Maryland Institute of Alcoholic Studies to become an alcoholic counselor.
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Charles E. Shepley
Myersville
Highland
Francis I. Thompson
N. Market St
Frederick
Garrett County
Sherman P. Bowers
Jurais Staton
W.C., Hedrick
Ann Beachley
E. Fourth St
West 14Th Street
Ray Steele
Alton Shaff
South Market Street
William Shugars
Peter Fout
Linganore High School
Lori Thomas
Maryland Institute of Alcoholic Studies
Frederick County Mental Health
Frederick County
Letter argues Clinton cabinet is tame amid historic scandals
Denis Jensen defends Clinton era officials by contrasting past administrations Nixon, Reagan, and Bush with present cabinet members. He criticizes C Richard Bowers for calling Clinton figures villains and urges respectful, constructive critique.
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C. Richard Bowers
Clinton
Hazel O'Leary
Bowers
Nixon
Reagan
Agnew
State Department
Ollie North
Ed Meese
Bush
O'Leary
Bower
America
Nero
Knowledge vs Money Power Prominent Labor and Education Debate
A student argues that society prioritizes money and power over knowledge. The piece criticizes teacher salaries and school funding, noting teachers work long hours beyond four class periods and are underpaid, urging education system reforms.
Students Call For Better School Resources And Teacher Pay
A York City student writes about unfair tolls and argues teachers deserve higher pay. They describe aging textbooks ten years old, insufficient desks, and crowded classes. They urge more schools and supplies, urging readers to speak out to support future generations.
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York City
Remembering fans in football moves and stadiums
Charlie Miller from Urbana urges weighing fan support in stadium decisions, noting Robert Irsay drew fewer fans in Baltimore while Art Modell filled arenas in Cleveland. He argues teams should resolve revenue and venue issues to avoid empty stands and preserve the game for the fans.
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Baltimore Colts
Browns
Stallions
Colts
Robert Irsay
Baltimore
Art Modell
Cleveland
Sleeping Through a U N Tax Threat
Letter by John C Webb Jr of Gaithersburg argues the 17th Amendment and NAFTA shift U S industry and tax burden abroad. He claims Congress signed secret directives expanding U N command, making U S forces U N mercenaries, and warns of a Tobin Global Tax to fund international money transfers.
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U.S. Senate
Congress
U.S
India
China
United Nations
Michael New
U.N
Macedonia
Roscoe Bartlett
House of Representatives
North Carolina
David Funderburk
Clinton
John Shalikashvili
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Free State
Frederick News-Post invites readers to send letters
The Frederick News-Post outlines submission rules for letters to the editor. Include name, address, and phone number for verification. Not all letters are published, and some may be edited for space or taste. Address and contact details are provided for sending letters.
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Frederick
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Naws-Post
James E. McClellan
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Denis Jensen Frederick
Charlie Miller
John C. Webb Jr
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