Farleys Develop Lightweight Leg Brace for Foals
Local innovators Michael and Diane Farley unveiled a new lightweight leg brace for Thoroughbred foals with leg problems, designed to move with the leg and reduce discomfort. Veterinarian Michael O'Brien and dentist Julius Necciai also fitted orthodontic braces to a dog, illustrating local efforts to improve animal health and function.
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Diane Farley
Michael Marian
Sues Nandos
Farleys
Michael O'Brien
Julius Necciai
Letting off the drunks and the plea bargain debate
A letter questions prosecutors in Montgomery County for letting officers cite driving under the influence instead of intoxicated charges to ease crowded dockets. The writer argues courts are clogged by motions and hearings, not trials, and urges judges to handle charge reductions when appropriate.
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Montgomery County
Secret Passion of Roy Meachum in Frederick Christmas
A reflective column by Roy Meachum describes daily wonders of love and attraction in Frederick, praising local grandparents and the joy of children. He notes selective love for some kids, recounts family growth including grandchildren, a forthcoming birth, and a Christmas tension over naming his grandchild, ending with anticipated news.
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Frederick
Sharon
Washington
Rome
Berlin
California
Chicago
Manhattan
Jeremy
Jason
Christopher George Meachim
Kevin Henri Folliet
France
Susan Meachum Stonesifer
John Stonesifer
Princess Anne
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
Sarah Anne
John Dewitt
Iran scandal shakes economy confidence in Washington
Washington officials warn Iran turmoil may shake public trust and topple the economy. Views shift from optimism to concern as Wall Street turbulence, junk bonds, insider trading probes, and bank fragility threaten credit, investment, and growth while tax reform and deflation add pressure. The piece notes Boesky's fall, Volcker warnings, and rising trade deficits amid international tensions.
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Iran
Wall Street
Ivan Boesky
Securities and Exchange Commission
Boesky
Congress
Federal Reserve Board
Paul Volcker
Savings and
Volcker
U.S
Sale of beer incidental to luncheon business in 50 years ago case
Yesterday res From Files of the Mews reports a libel suit by Mr. and Mrs. George Strombas of Washington over a qualified contract for Barbara Fritchie Lunchroom at 14 W Patrick St. Frank C. Nixon of Frederick denied claims. Also noted: Urner law firm office takeover by Alton Y. Brown and safety incident where Edward P. Gaver deflected a pistol bullet with a buckskin jacket.
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Frank C. Nixon
Frederick
George Strombas
Washington
Barbara Fritchie
W. Patrick St
Nixon
Birogibos
Milton G. Urner Jr
Old Peoples Fire Insurance Company
Church and
Court Streets
Alton Y. Brown
Brown & Bennet
Mr. Urner
Edward P. Gaver
Myersville
Fire Destroys Barn on Ponce Farm Near Gas House Pike
Firemen quickly extinguished a small barn blaze on Hector G. Ponce's farm along Boyer's Mill Road near Gas House Pike. It followed another barn fire within 24 hours half a mile away, amid a year with many county arsons and a suspected pattern.
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Hector G. Ponce
Boyer’s Mill Road
Gas House Pike
Roy Witmer
Frederick County Farm Bureau thanks paper for coverage
Letters praise Frederick News-Post Agriculture Editor Becky Brashear for on the spot Maryland Farm Bureau Convention reporting in Ocean City and front page stories. The writers commend Susan Gosling Summers for national FFA convention coverage in Kansas City and stress agriculture as Frederick County’s backbone amid change, urging continued rural news visibility.
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Frederick County Farm Bureau
Frederick News-Post
Becky Brashear
Maryland Farm Bureau
Ocean City
Future Farmers of America
Kansas City
FFA
Frederick County
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