Blight Fight Brings Proactive Downtown Renewal Push
An editorial urges a new proactive stance to tackle neglected properties in Frederick city center. It argues focused renovations in areas like Shab Row and Fast South Street improve safety, housing for low income families, and economic growth while preserving downtown’s distinctive character. It calls for enforcing cleanup on abandoned properties to deter decay and sustain development.
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Adenck Cays
Fredencks Histone Ty Center
FSK
Fredenckciv
Shab Row
Fast South Street
Carroll Creek
Frederick
Pearl Harbor survivor to be interred in USS Arizona hull
The day marks Pearl Harbor and notes Lewis P Robinson, who died three years ago. Divers will inter his ashes in the Arizona hull where he waited on a nearby dock when the attack hit. He will be the 16th survivor interred there, amid a total death toll of 1177 and 945 entombed aboard. Many survivors have since had ashes scattered in Pearl Harbor waters.
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Pearl Harbor
Lewis P Robinson
Arizona
Robinson
Arzona
Gore urged to concede after Florida recounts
In a sharp early critique, Democratic lawmakers and pundits say Al Gore should accept the Florida results and concede. They argue three recount attempts failed to alter the outcome, while Gore presses for further legal action and a national platform to challenge George W. Bush.
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Pan
Byron Dorgan
Gore
Bob Torrigell
al Gore
Florida
Democratc Party
Associ
Ated Press
Sens
Durban Dorgan
Torricelli
Fiuida
Democratic Party
Enshierg Sinhae Sangie
Tom Daschle
House
Richard Gephardt
Congress
George W. Bush
Deer season totals target mild gains in Predenck County
The report notes deer taken in Predenck County to date fall short of last year as the season nears its first half. Local officials include County Constable Hay and others finishing training while a test tour of duty completes. The piece also references community events and local government actions in Frederick County during a busy period.
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SDA
Predenck County
CY Wheet
Pearl Harbor flag and Star spangled banner honor national conscience
A reader links the Pearl Harbor flag and the Star spangled Banner as enduring symbols of national conscience. The note praises preservation efforts at the National Museum of American History and urges descendants and property owners to pursue safeguarding these flags for future generations.
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Pearl Harbor
Hillcrest
Ft. McHenry
Francis Scott Key
National Museum of American History
American History Siedu
Admiral Putnam
Great Righ
Fee hike may devalue land in Frederick County
Glenn Griffin of New Market reports fears that a proposed post 38,000 increase in impact fees will raise costs and force reconsideration of plans to build on land bought with full awareness of current fees. The couple says they learned of the $4,240 impact fee when purchasing the property and now worry about further hikes.
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Frederick County
Local critic denigrates values and offers no real solution
A reader from Blacksburg rebukes a speaker for demeaning community values and insulting intelligence while failing to provide proposals. The letter notes decades of witnessing similar figures move to Frederick County and questions the critic's imagination and insight.
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Blacksburg
Frederick County
No tax money for Frederick Fair hearing response
Reader commentary questions public funds for the Great Frederick Fair citing perceived lack of minority representation and calls for broader inclusion. The letter references York County Fair in Pennsylvania as a contrast and critiques lawyers, crime, and penalties within the system.
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Delebalad
Douglas Tallman
Frederick
York County
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Don't criticize teachers over school calendar
The letter urges readers to accept the school calendar and focus on larger demands placed on teachers. It contrasts calendar complaints with broader concerns about managing teaching duties and avoiding unfair criticism, urging tolerance of differing viewpoints.
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Tien
No Less The Tragic Fate Of Christopher Draws Outrage
A reader from Frederick voices fury over a documented threat to children. She condemns parole for pedophiles and calls for life imprisonment or the death penalty, urging harsher safeguards to protect youngsters.
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Christopher
Elmer Spencer
Luse
Spencer
Frederick County Personnel Earns Golden Fleece Award
The district notes with concern that the Frederick County personnel department is tied to wasteful spending. The Golden Fleece Award targets taxpayer money used on a flawed 5 Software program named Peete 5, which has cost thousands of dollars and many hours yet remains nonfunctional. M. Mick Mastrino questions oversight as commissioners grant broad leeway.
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Fredenck County
Wnet
Frederick County
Central High Name Dilemma Sparks Student Debate
Readers discuss naming a local school amid questions about tradition and identity. Students weigh options reflecting community history while officials consider a choice that honors local figures and regional culture.
Camp Bell s Nov 28 Kidney Renewal Story
JONNEITA FOSSETT speaks of two angels including her fiancé and Mrs Campbell aiding kidney patients. One friend listed as a match for surgery planned Dec 5, with dialysis ongoing and a hopeful outlook. The note highlights coincidences of two friends facing kidney failure finding future possibilities through support.
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Michael Bowie Jr
Campbell
No justice voice from the streets amid crime and rights claim
Fragmentary remarks debate rights and justice, noting that crime prompts claims of unique rights and suggesting police and criminals dominate the street scene. The readable text hints at social tension and perceived injustice without a clear narrative or identifiable individuals.
Foxhunting Debate and Historical Reference
The text references foxhunting history noting Germany’s outlaw during Hitler’s era and mentions the UK inquiry into fox hunts. It discusses hounds, traps, and the pursuit versus kill dynamic, framed as a critique of hunting practices and legal controls.
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Igat & Cortes
Germany
Adolph Hitler
U.K
Letters to the Editor Admirers Weigh In On City Voices
Residents submit letters to The Fredericks News Poet urging excision of a local issue. The paper notes a high volume of letters and selects a subset for publication on page A. Readers are invited to send letters to The Editor at the Frederica News Poet PO Box.
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Box
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