Editorial on bin Laden escape risks after Afghanistan war
The piece argues removal of Osama bin Laden remains crucial despite partial Taliban and al Qaida gains. It notes conflicting reports from captured fighters near Tora Bora, questions whether bin Laden hides in Afghanistan or Pakistan, and warns his escape would undermine security and fuel future terror.
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bin Laden
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Taliban
U.S
Pakisan
Hitler
Berlin
Third Reich
Germany
der Fihrer
Hesbrist
Media bias claims spark conservative critique and media self defense
A conservative argues the media tilt left, citing studies and quotes from Bernard Goldberg and others. He asserts reporters disguise liberal bias as objectivity, predicts little reform, and notes cable and talk radio challenging dominant liberal media.
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Goldberg
CBS
Regnery Publishing
Freighted Frederick weekend ice storm snarls traffic
Police detoured vehicles as Frederick endured a weekend ice and slush mess with water pooled in ruts after an overnight thaw. A possum was killed by Dr Norvell Bell who feared damage to peafowl and poultry from the tree sheltering it. The Frederick County Commissioners were urged to take over Lake Linganore water and sewerage services. Fredericktowne Baptist Church opened its Walkersville site after seven years without a home, and the county election board urged buying eight reconditioned voting machines to prevent polling delays.
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Frederick
Frederick County
Marylin
Fredericktowne
Board of Election Supervisors
Harry H. Reid
City ethics debate over public employee endorsements
Frederick reporting on an ethics commission debate about city workers appearing in a campaign infomercial while in city employment. The panel found it unethical to endorse a candidate from official position but allowed speaking on their view of charter policy. Critic Jim Grimes praised. note of a final closed meeting.
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Frederick
City Hall
Phillips
Ing
Ethics Commission
Jim Grimes
Controversy over Gen-X Strategies ties to local politics
Daniel Baugher of Brunswick comments on a local political skirmish involving Gen-X Strategies and Alex Mooney. He voices concern about access to information, supports a proposal by Lou Laquinta for annexation changes, and advocates a public vote on a water-sewer plan with fire and ambulance provisions.
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Carroll Jones
Brunswick
Rosemont
Lou Laquinta
Jaquinta
County OKs 960000 for fire rescue radio gear sparks dissent
Readers quote John L Thompson Jr opposing the funding to press volunteers and taxpayers. A letter cites decals on new equipment and broader calls for regional airport status to attract business and create jobs in Frederick County.
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John Thompson
Frederick County
John L Thompson Jr
Thompson
Fredrick County
Frederick
Washington
Baltimore
Christmas Plans Upheld Amid Military Absences
A letter prompted by a breakfast remark highlights that many U.S. service members will not be home for Christmas. The author asks readers to send notes and packages to loved ones in uniform and to keep them in their prayers, naming Charlotte and Col. John T. Cornelius, USAF.
Resident Responds To Brunswick Housing Debate
A Brunswick resident replies to Fritzie Richardson’s letter about new housing units. The writer questions who should influence zoning and tax effects, noting personal ties to Brunswick and concerns over service stress and new inspection fees tied to development.
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Fritzie Richardson
Sam
Brumswick
Richardson
Brunswick
Frederick Airport expansion eyed to boost regional status
Letter from Jonathan and Candy Greenway cites the airport's local economic impact and urges expansion to a regional role comparable to Hagerstown. Lam expresses alignment with the sentiment and supports pursuing growth to enhance area aviation significance.
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Jonathan
Candy Greenway
Frederick Municipal
Lam
Hagerstown
Ike Lo Freder
UHS coach Carruthers undefeated four years in a row
A Frederick reader praises Urbana High School coach Dave Carruthers for guiding the football program to four consecutive undefeated seasons. The correspondent also criticizes local media for missing a Maryland Terps turnaround story under Coach Ralph Friedgen and three Maryland high school alumni.
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Dave Carruthers
Urbana
Carruthers
Maryland
Ralph Friedgen
Frederick
Terps
Randell Jones
Leroy Ambush
Akill Patterson
NBC
Hagerstown
Mascot Change Sparks Parents’ Angry Response
A Paclesville High School parent, a 1978 PHS graduate, voices heartbreak and anger over a forced school mascot name change. He cites family ties and long attendance, pledges not to vote for incumbents who overturned student and parent wishes, warning that the Indians will lose no matter the chosen name.
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James Cappuccilli
Paclesville High School
PHS
Lecho
Worr
PEHS
PH5
Montgomery County
Cappuceilli
PAS
Christmas Card With Five Dollar Recycled Money Stolen
A Monrovia resident says a five dollar Christmas card left for the recycling pickup was stolen before collection. The author contacted Frederick County Recycling to obtain the pickup address and then mailed a replacement check to the recycling pickup person, Rath y Pulatty.
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Mart
Frederick
Letters to the Editor From The Frederick News Post
A letters page declares guidelines for readers to submit correspondence. It notes exclusions like religious verse and personal ads and provides contact details for sending letters to the editor at The Frederick News-Post in Frederick Maryland with a box address and email.
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Frederick News-Post
B.C
Fradarink
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