Timing and motive in Gulf War critique stir impeachment talk
The piece questions whether the Gulf War timing is a political diversion for a president facing potential impeachment. It argues that military action is urged by some as a display of leadership, while critics warn of collateral damage rhetoric. It notes Iraq’s regime and warns against undermining allied support and congressional backing amid a polarized climate. It emphasizes service members’ sacrifices and calls for support.
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Regume
Iraq
Britain
Congress
Middle East
Altered 270 alley traffic stirs Frederick residents
Constance Wrench of Prederick writes about Mount Olivet Boulevard residents facing risk and back ups during weekday evenings. She describes drivers using the alley behind Mount Olivet homes to dodge South Market Street congestion, ignoring signs and a stop sign. She cites police enforcement improvement since 1996 and urges civic action plus funding for East Street extension and interchanges to ease South Market flow.
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Bruce Mort
Prederick
News- Post
Mount Olivet Boulevard
Market Street
South Market Street
Mount Olivet
Frederick
Frederick City
Clarke Place
South Market
Scott Key Avenue
Ray Raffensberger
Mort
Monocacy River
East Street
Winchester
Mount Oliver Boulevard
Constance Wrench
Parents urge action against phthalate toys risks
Dr Harvey Earp warns that phthalates in soft plastic toys pose liver and cancer risks to children who mouth items daily. He criticizes the CPSC for vague limits and urges temporary sales halt until safety is proven, recommending wooden blocks and cloth dolls as safer alternatives.
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Ately
Food and Drug Administration
Consumer Product Safety Commission
CPSC
Commission
U.S
Harvey Earp
Santa Monica
Cali
Mothers and Others For A Livable Planet
Children's Health Environmental Coalition
Scripps Howard News Service
Christmas remembers 1948 at local College Church and shops
A Dec 1 1948 Chronicle highlights Frederick County items. The Presbyterian Church held carols and candle lighting with Miriam BR Lewis directing the choir, and fourth-year Rosenours store employees Lillian Bell Mabel Cecil Marian Talley were honored at the Christmas dinner. Toy committee members reconditioned gifts for underprivileged children. County commissioners approved 14 water and sewer plan amendments, including a proposed sewage plant near Foxville. Fredericktowe Realty opened at 11 N Market St and 170 Motor Inn expanded to 48 more rooms. A young boy received a bed-shaped fire truck from his grandfather. YMCA Children's Theater Workshops staged a Christmas program with cast including Gil Derge Julie Pollock and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Bell
Mabel Cecil
Marian Talley
Rosenours Store
Frederick County
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Foxville
Fewer studies more action urged on I 270 plans
Anita Biser of Frederick criticizes delay on Maryland I 270 improvements. The Frederick News-Post notes four options plus a do nothing choice, with SBA project manager Michelle Hoffman saying a final decision may take 2 1/2 years. The writer urges immediate action to ease congestion and safety concerns.
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Frederick
Maryland
Baltimore
Schaefer
Washington
Michelle Hoffman
SBA
Innocence Lost Neighbors Report Abuse by Local Man
A resident describes a disturbing case involving a local man named Mr Bob who allegedly abused several young children in the neighborhood. The speaker recalls children following them and offering to walk dogs, revealing a troubling breach of trust and the neighborhood’s shock.
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Bob
Mr. George
Maryland State Police
Mr. Bob
Mr. McGee
Neighborhood concerns over school chalk and local leadership
Donna Diggs voices fear over race and city politics in Mount Airy. She discusses sidewalk art prank fallout, Mr Bob's jail status, and calls for new leadership at the NAACP while criticizing current officials for racist remarks and public distrust. The letter urges reform, leadership change, and protection of children from prejudice.
Responding to racism column sparks community dispute
A reader disputes Meachum’s December 1991 column on combating racism, stating he was not at the cited NAACP meeting and accusing him of misrepresenting Reverend Mahone and the voting dynamic that favored Willie Mahone, with Johnnie Mac Twine serving as secretary.
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Charlene Edmonds
Mac Twine
Mahone
Ms. Edmonds
WFMD
NAACP
Hail
Hall
Roy. Meachum
Mr. Mahone
Police Commission
Willie Mahone
Johnnie Mac Twine
Letters to the Editor at the Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters exclusive to the paper including water time and contact numbers. Space limits cause editorial abbreviations. poetry and certain submissions are not guaranteed publication. readers may mail, fax, or email letters to the address, fax, or email provided.
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Fredenck
Molit
Frederick News-Post
Patrick Sr
P.O
Frederick
Froderickney
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Francis Scott Key
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Robert Hooper
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Charles M. Bierley
Donald Morgan
Elmer Smith
John Grimel
Walter “Cap” Lipps
Alvey L. Ridgley
Fredericktowne Realty
R. Jerry Coates
Richard C. Brady
N. Market St
Motor Inn
Walser Drive
John Bennett
Bill Bennett
Middletown
Roy Gosnell
YMCA
Dana Knight
Gil Derge
Julie Pollock
Greg Duda
Erica Pollock
Missy Gregory
Tamara Grove
Jeanne Camp
Kathy Derge
Susie Clemson
Amy Morrow
Joan Barowski
Polly Tansey
Jennifer Allison
Paddy McSherry
Anita Biser
George McGee
Mount Airy
Donna Diggs
Divide & Conquer
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