West Patrick Street roadwork nears finish after delays
Residents face long disruption as West Patrick Street completes its final phase with two lanes open during peak hours. Contractors cite change orders contaminated materials and extra gas main work as excuses, while City officials juggle scheduling on Rosemont Avenue Montevue Lane and Butterfly Lane and major highway interchanges. Increased traffic inconvenience remains until full reopening.
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West Patrick Street
Rosemont Avenue
Montevue Lane
Butterfly Lane
Frederick County pay and benefits policy needs overhaul
Karl W. Bickel argues that Frederick County employees, especially Sheriff's Deputies, face a decade of neglect under merit pay and inconsistent steps. He notes misapplied pay steps, skipped increases, and a misused 1995 budget surplus, urging full, automatic step increases and periodic cost of living adjustments aligned with a stable, no-growth 1997 budget.
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Rederick
Board of County Commissioners
Winchester Hall
Frederick County
Board of Commis
David Gray
Bruce Reeder
Clinton as Foreign Policy President Gains Praise in 1995 Review
A year-end pundit survey credits President Clinton with steering Bosnia peace efforts and bold moves in Haiti, noting early skepticism from State and Congress but highlighting decisive action by Holbrooke and, later, Eagleburger’s sharp critique. The column argues the public should evaluate Clinton on leadership and results in a polarized Washington.
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Washington
Clinton
Bosnia
Europe
Warren Christopher
Richard Holbrooke
Middle East
West Bank
Golan Heights
Syria
Tor
Jimmy Carter
Colin Powell
Sam Nunn
D-Ga
Haiti
Lawrence Eagleburger
PBS
Eagleburger
Scripps Howard News Service
Christmas Homecomings and Local News Across Frederick
Seaman Raymond G Brown of East Patrick Street recounts a rough homeward trek from Japan in a 1933 Chevrolet with worn tires and no brakes. John F Kennedy returns from the Atlantic aboard USS Randolph after a violent voyage. The Frederick Academy of the Visitation joins the national lunch program offering free meals. About 100 seniors enjoy a Christmas dinner hosted by Araby United Methodist Church. March of Dimes names Jeremy Wilhoite as 1975 poster child. Eileen Roberts of Mount Airy plans a trip to England for equestrian studies after holidays.
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Seaman
Raymond G. Brown
East Patrick Street
Japan
Virginia
Maryland
New York
John F. Kennedy
Second St
Frederick
Atlantic
Randolph
Naples
Italy
THE
Frederick Academy of the Visitation
Araby
Congregation of
A. Irvin Renn
Jeremy William Wilhoite
H. Rex Wilhoite
Point of Rocks
Frederick County
Eileen Roberts
Mount Airy
Lake Erie College
Painesville
Ohio
England
Fulmer School of Equitation
Surrey
Donor Dilemmas And Diminishing Returns At Christmas
Douglas Stimson writes about mail and phone solicitations during the holidays. He notes many charity requests and political appeals, questions administrative costs, and offers guidelines: request letters, verify legitimacy, avoid pledges on the phone, and respond only to preferred groups. He urges thoughtful gifting rather than total refusal.
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Paris
Columnist rails at Maryland football bid and mansion funds
The columnist questions Governor Parris Glendening’s spending on bringing football to Maryland and on office and mansion renovations, arguing the large allocations are ill advised. The piece frames the governor’s actions as excessive and controversial.
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Roy Meachum
Parris Glendening
Maryland
Governor's Mansion
Governor Glendening’s tax promises face questions and irony
In a voiced critique, Mary Alsop questions Governor Glendening’s spending on a Browns owner’s venture and his office, mocks his veto of an English official language bill, warns of implied immigration fears, and suggests tax promises may vanish amid ongoing expenditures and political tactics. The piece satirizes political promises and fiscal choices.
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Cleveland Browns
Schaefer
Meachum
New York
Glendening
Sauerbrey
Baltimore
No to dress code in Frederick County Schools
Nicole Weinstock from Walkersville argues the Frederick County Schools should not enforce a dress code. She contends clothing choice does not reflect character and can limit freedom while placing financial strain on families.
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Frederick County
Symbol of hate goes unchallenged
A reader letter from Lucian Heichler urges scrutiny of Army response to a Nazi flag displayed in Fayetteville North Carolina barracks. He recalls World War II service and argues officers ignored the flag’s implications, noting soldiers died to defeat the Nazi symbol and questioning First Amendment protections in such contexts.
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Fayetteville
N.C
Rita Hayworth
Europe
Ardennes
Pvt. Burmeister
82Nd Airborne Division
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites readers to submit letters with name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume not all letters are published. some are edited for space or taste. poetry and letters addressed to others are not published.
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Frederick
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Karl W. Bickel
Monrovia
Hhuheye
Martin Schram
Hemisphere
U.S
Ast
Douglas Stimson Frederick
Mary Alsop Frederick
Nicole Weinstock
Walkersville
Lucian Heichler Frederick
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