Disaster drill at FEMA center explores mock catastrophes
Four day exercise at the FEMA Training Center in Emmitsburg tested interagency response to a tornado threatening Frederick Memorial Hospital, a tanker explosion at the city airport, and city hall damage from falling trees. About 70 participants from government, business, police, and fire services practiced cooperation and information gathering for future five year repeats.
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Lower East Coast
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Emmitsburg
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Fort Detrick
Jack Dale
Military ritual abuse fuels calls to reform armed forces
A CNN broadcast prompted scrutiny of Marine and Navy hazing rituals, from bloodied pins to electrocution and crude pranks. The piece ties these abuses to historic incidents, including officer reprimands at Fort Bragg and the Boorda era, highlighting ongoing clashes between macho culture and required discipline. It cites Navy cases at the Naval Academy and criticizes leadership failures under Admiral Larson and Navy Secretary Dalton.
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William Cohen
Maine
CNN
Fort Bragg
Army Times
Congress
Cohen
82Nd Airborne
Dennis O'Brien
O’brien
Mike Boorda
Admiral Boorda
Dennis O’brien
Naval Academy
Charles R. Larson
Annapolis
Navy
Admiral Larson
Jennifer Della Barba
John Dalton
Della Barba
The Cyberspace Dilemma: From Net Noise to Democratic Will
A commentary argues the internet's vast information stream is both useful and dangerous. It warns against replacing elected leadership with electronic plebiscites, calling for courageous, discerning leaders to safeguard a republic from mob rule.
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Washington
Newsweek
Howard Fineman
Beltway
Newt
Alvin
Heidi Toffler
Uncle Dick Selby Dies Frederick stage driver and poet
Richard Arthur Selby known as Uncle Dick, 77, last of Frederick Jefferson horse drawn stage drivers, died at Frederick Emergency Hospital. He once operated the stage for Samuel A. Gregg for 18 years until 1918 and was famed as an entertainer who recited poetry.
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Richard Arthur
Dick” Selby
Frederick-Jefferson
Frederick
Samuel A. Gregg
Mr. Gregg
Not Beholden Like Many Americans to Gingrich
A reader voices alarm at Newt Gingrich admitting wrongdoing and questions ethics in Congress. The piece urges term limits and voting for incumbents only under extreme circumstances, arguing politicians lack accountability.
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Newt Gingrich
Newt
DerrMan Without Opinion Sparks Question in Annapolis
A reader questions John Derr’s stance as Maryland’s minority whip noting no public position on taxes, spending, vehicle emission inspection, personnel reform, or welfare reform. The writer claims three letters since his return have gone unanswered and calls for visible opinions or a combative approach.
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John Derr
Frederick
Derr
Washington County
County NAACP needs new leader
A reader attacks NAACP president Jonnie Mac Twine over a quoted stance, questioning his connection to the Frederick community and suggesting he would face police scrutiny for living outside the city, with threats implied about late night visits.
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Jonnie Mac Twine
NAACP
Twine
Frederick City
Frederick
Bentz Street
South Street
Carver Apartments
John Hanson
Ray Raffensberger
Mr. Twine
Frederick Community College
Letters raise concerns about race, leadership and community
MELBA ROLLINS and ALICE JOHNSON critique local figures and policies, arguing NAACP leadership, policing, and government funding neglect black communities. They cite incidents of youth incarceration, discrimination claims, and calls for accountability and real reform in Frederick.
Evolution Letter Replies Prompt Further Discussion
Readers respond to a December 26 evolution letter, offering new angles while the author refrains from restating earlier arguments. The exchange highlights ongoing public interest in the topic and diverse viewpoints.
Annexation Sparks Local Outcry Over School Crowding
Cynthia Small warns that annexing county land into Frederick without an adequate public facilities ordinance will worsen overcrowding at Yellow Springs and North Frederick elementary schools Monocacy Middle and Thomas Johnson High. She urges residents to attend APFC hearings to demand growth that serves schools roads and utilities.
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Frederick City
Yellow Springs
North Frederick
Monocacy
Thomas Johnson High
City Hall
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News Post
The Frederick News Post invites readers to send letters exclusive to the paper, signed with name, home address and phone numbers for verification, and notes that poetry verse form letters or copies addressed to others will not be published. Mailing address and contact details are provided for submission.
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Frederick
News-Post
Frederick News Post
E. Patrick Jt
P.O. Box
Foxte
Frednewspott.com
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American Association of University Women
Mark Horak
East Patrick Street
Rosemont Avenue
Baughman's Lane
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VFW
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Melba Rollins Frederick
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