Telecommuting Gains Ground In Washington Area Work Culture
Editorial discusses the rise of telecommuting as a practical alternative to driving in Montgomery County and Northern Virginia. It notes federal sites in the region, widespread use nationwide, and benefits like reduced travel time, costs, and stress, urging broader adoption where feasible.
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MARC
Frederick
Montgomery County
Virginia
Washington
Washington Area
D.C
Maryland
United States
Bush’s Speech Frames Unity and Duty Amid Crisis
A Washington Post style analysis notes President Bush presenting himself as a practical leader, not a glamorous figure, focusing on unity against a real threat. He promotes the Freedom Corps and stresses national resolve, bipartisan cooperation, and accountability while acknowledging economic concerns and corporate sleaze.
Fire at Monocacy Inn near Route 240 injures nothing major
Independent Hose Co. responded to a midnight blaze at Monocacy Inn when a pump caught fire after a hit-and-run believed to bend the apparatus and short electricals. An employee used a chemical to extinguish before the engine arrived. Deputy Murray C. Smith reports rising stray dog disappearances in Frederick city and county. County engineer says a collapsed Harney bridge over the Monocacy River repaired and reopened. Fearless Freda the weather groundhog did not see her shadow signaling early spring.
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Independent Hose Co
Mongeacy Inn
Roger Wilard
Harney
Monocacy River
Murray C. Smith
Frederick
Frederick County
Freda
Fengaville
Open government urged as critics fault closed meetings in Frederick County
Charles B Hubbard of Middletown urges transparency in county governance. He condemns closed-door sessions as undemocratic and calls for open meetings on non personnel issues. Hubbard praises Commissioner John Thompson for pushing open processes and criticizes other commissioners for secrecy and over development concerns.
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John Thompson
Thompson
Webster
Frederick County
Enron
Frederick
Soviet Union
Nisty Dee
Terre Roy Rhoderick
Jan Gardner
Cnunty
Thompson remarks on citizen involvement in zoning rethink
Commissioner Jet L. Lennie Thompson noted that more citizen involvement has occurred but it does not work. The article discusses a county plan to rethink zoning and rewrite rules, reflecting ongoing tensions between officials and residents. Bethesda is referenced regarding SNLGUL and lender Zoltan Nagy.
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Gem Fran
Jet L
Lennie” Thompson
Ciizen
Snlgul
Ten steps to no reason for lawsuit on parking dispute
A reader letter from Frederick condemns a Farm brook resident suing for 1.25 million over a relocated parking space. The writer argues small differences in steps, accessibility concerns, and aging drivers raise questions about the lawsuit and HOA impacts, urging retesting and restraint.
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Farmbrook
Tlatfer Su
Tama Farmbrook
Sam
Laura Longerhear
Ms. Longerheam
Ms. Longerbeam
Linham
Older-driver critic should stay in Texas
A reader argues against Maryland imposing licensing laws for senior citizens and defends elderly drivers. The letter criticizes Robert Witmer and cites age-related driving incidents, asserting many seniors drive well and should not be blamed for all traffic problems.
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Texas
Ateiver's
Arlington
Maryland
Robert Witmer
Artington
Tobert Witmer
Gies
Retesting older drivers for safety concerns
A reader letter argues for licensing laws for senior drivers citing repeated near misses caused by inattentive elderly motorists. The writer compares the risk to intoxicated drivers and urges stricter testing to ensure turns and traffic awareness.
Prisoners or Terrorists Debate Sparks Editorial View
A letter argues terrorists, not prisoners, deserve harsh treatment and denial of protections. It warns they will seek new ways to kill Americans and questions how much freedom to concede for safety. The writer asserts they violate conventions and would target civilians, urging strong government action.
Let the military handle the war on terrorism
Harold Hart argues for military handling of wartime actions including captives in Cuba, criticizing media oversight and suggesting Donald Rumsfeld should be allowed to do his job. He cites World War II experiences and suffering to justify reduced outside scrutiny.
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Cuba
Bataan
Phillipine Islands
Japan
Solit
Donald Rumsfeld
Recount letter critiques public and private schooling funding
Rick Michtymeyer of Adamslawn objects to compulsory support for private schools and funds redirected to a chosen private option. He cites California and New Jersey public education debates over religion and history standards, opposing public textbook funding for private schools and urging tax redirection.
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Sherman Johnson
Johnson
California
New Jersey
Foh
Letters to the Editor policies and contact details
The Frederick News-Post outlines submission rules for letters to the editor with strict author identification requirements, privacy cautions, and posting practices. It lists mailing address P O Box 578 Frederick MD 21705 and provides a phone line 201-662-8299 and email address letters frednews com for submissions.
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Frederick
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