Lawmakers Urged to See Written Support Before Session
County delegation urges residents to back issues with written documentation and proof of local outreach. Meeting notes stress home‑work, contacting town officials, and gathering association letters before the January session opens. Contacts for Sen Derr and delegates provided for further outreach.
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General Assembly
Len Jack Derr
Sen. Derr
Frederick
Washington Counties
John Derr
James Senate
Sue Hecht
J. Anita Stup
Louise Snodgrass
Lowe House
Annapolis
Carroll
Tim Ferguson
David Brinkley
Donald Elliot
Paul Stuil
Carlos the Jackal in Egypt and Paris Court Jailrow
A long misted account of Carlos the Jackal, aka Mich Ramirez Sanchez, active in the Middle East during the late 20th century. He was captured in Sudan, extradited to France, and stood trial again for murders after being convicted in absentia. The piece blends sensational detail with historical context of Libyan and Libyan-backed plots, and notes his media presence during Begin’s visit and Egypt’s security measures.
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Egypt
Sidi Ramirez Sanchez
Middle East
James Bond
Venezuela
Paris
Napoleon
Caracas
Bastille
Che Gueverra
Carlos the Jackal
Opec Council
Austra
Goldfinger
Dr. No
Agent 007
Ian Flemings
John LeCarre
Gin
Shepheard
Begin
Sadat
Heliopolis
Jackal
Know
Ghaddafi
Libya
Carlos
France
Mich Ramirez Sanchez
Five Unforgettable Christmas Gifts from the Heart
A reflective piece recounts five gifts that shaped a family memory: a green velvet dress, a healing rag doll named Sarah, a box of tangerines from hard times, a finch and cage, and a Baby Jesus kept under the tree. Each item reveals love, loss, and the lasting impact of meaningful giving.
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Jesus
Jackie Kennedy
O.J. Simpson
Sarah
Ava Gardner
Santa
Baby Jesus
Reader dismisses disclaimers as justice not journalism
A December letter from Patricia Hershwitzky argues against adding disclaimers to articles including Roy Meachow's piece, claiming it would amount to judging the truth. The writer urges readers to take the news as is or with a grain of salt and questions the value of disclaimers on any print.
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Patricia Hershwitzky
Roy Meachow
Remembering a mother's fight with breast cancer in 1997
A daughter recalls her mother Betty Brown's battle with a rare breast cancer detected early through mammograms and treated with lumpectomy and seven weeks of radiation. The writer urges early detection and healthy living to protect loved ones, stressing the impact on her children and the value of medical advances.
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Betty Brown
Nana Brown
Hacky
Public Education Faces Attitude and Self Discipline
In a letter, Eugene D. Carney argues public schools suffer from student attitude and lack of self discipline. He says teachers and facilities are not sole causes and that contemporary culture pressures students toward self centered aims. He urges students bear responsibility for developing proper attitudes and character alongside academics.
Frederick Aims at Police Reform and Traffic Fixes
Frederick officials move to strengthen discipline and standards in the Police Department after a conference with Aldermen and Police Commissioners at Francis Scott Key Hotel. Resolutions push reforestation by the Fish and Game club, while heavy rains cause hazardous driving on Md 28 at Ceresville and other county roads.
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Frederick
Lloyd C. Culler
of Aldermen
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Frederick County Fish and Game Protective Association
E. Austin James
Frederick Club
Maryland
Carrill Counties
MD 28
Ceresville
Bible Says Fur Use Should Guide Our Path
George C. Luh rs of Monrovia argues that the Bible Justifies using animal skins for protection and urges all people to follow God’s explicit guidance in Proverbs 3 6 to improve media portrayal and everyday conduct.
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Barbara Emmett
Letters to the Editor policy and contact guidance
The Frederick News Post outlines submission rules for Letters to the Editor. It requires the writer’s home address and phone numbers for verification, notes space limits, and provides mail fax and email options for submission. It states a guarantee of publication and gives the editor’s address in Frederick Maryland for letters.
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News-Post
Paul Grego
Fredenck News-Post
The
al Ames
Frederick News-Post
Patrick St
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Scripps How and News Service
Madeline Smith Frederick
Stacey Brown
Hobbs Thurmont
Sugene D. Carney Frederick
Hema
Ihe News
Osborne I. Price
Civitans
Price
Frederick Straley
West Church Street
Evangelical Reformed Church
Bible
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Monrovia
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