Gettysburg Park Eyes Private Visitors Center Plan
A York PA bidder plans a $40 million privately run Gettysburg National Military Park Visitors Center to display Civil War artifacts and Lincoln era history. Groundbreaking in two years, completion in five, with federal funding shrinking and calls for ongoing federal support to protect heritage.
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Penny Baker letter questions rights and community growth
Penny Baker of Frederick reflects on public life, privacy, and national leadership. She laments pay inequity for county staff, criticizes rapid growth and storefronts overtaking streets, and pleads for dignity for disabled people and same sex couples. She urges emphasis on mentors, faith, and a fair, peaceful future.
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Frederick
Straight arrow Gore eyed as Clinton crisis tests 1998 bid
Morton Kondracke argues Vice President Al Gore, amid the Monica Lewinsky scandal and a Senate battle over a tobacco agreement, IMF replenishment, and fast-track trade, must navigate perils and show leadership to emerge as a potential president. His polling shows mixed signals as he defends Clinton while pursuing key policy wins.
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al Gore
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Monica Lewinsky
International Monetary Fund
Gore
Gerald Ford
Gallup
Iowa
New Hampshire
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Tennessee
U.S
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Washington
Tipper
Newspaper Enterprise Assoc
Snowbound Frederick Faces Slow Traffic and Civic Efforts
Six inches of new snow halted traffic in Frederick as officials accepted a plan by John R. Webb Post No. 3285 to oversee ice skating on Culler Lake with $500 from veterans, matched by the city for facility improvements.
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Thomas Jefferson
Franklin Roosevelt
John F. Kennedy
Chelsea
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Maryland
Frederick County
Dili Avenue
Frederick
John R. Webb
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Culler Lake
Droneburgs respond to Clyde Clark letter in Virginia
Virginia R Droneburg writes from Knoxville praising Mr Clark for addressing Frederick County readers. She alleges Gypsy Croneburg received a wrist slap and a court order to collect life insurance profits during an appeal wait.
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John T. Droneberg Sr
Clyde Clark
Droneberg
Frederick County
Clark
Gypsy Croneburg
Buses Should Have Seat Belts Say Green Valley Student
Kelsey Sullivan of Green Valley Elementary School in Ijamsville argues for seat belts on buses. She notes that car seat belts save lives and asks why buses lack them. The student asserts belts would protect children in a crash.
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Kelsey Sullivan
Green Valley
Ijamsville
Demands of Conservatism From Local Mentors Highlighted
A reminiscence recounts 1940s Howard County figures and neighbors who shaped conservative values. It praises Omar J. Jones a former county executive and educator for character, notes John Doherty a store owner who mentored youths, and cites frugal daily grocery spending supported by receipts.
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Mike McCurry
Bill Clinton
John Kennedy
Omar J. Jones
Jones
Howard County
John Doherty
Readers View Growth and Democratic Critique in Mount Airy
Mount Airy letters criticize party politics and national figures while urging local officials to curb rampant growth. The writer argues developers and new residents fuel expansion, calls for responsibility, and questions city planning in Whittier and surrounding areas. John A. Commitg of Frederick signs the piece.
Fixing the mess of rampant growth in Frederick
Ronald Dudley’s January letter continues a debate on growth near Whittier. He argues new development harms neighbors while others must subsidize housing growth via higher taxes, value losses, and pollution. The writer counters that current residents bear the costs of congestion, sprawl, and environmental impact.
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Ronald Dudley
Whittier
Frederick
Dudley
Non-profit dances in Walkersville FCWDA hosts weekly event
The Country Western Dance Association offers a non smoking alcohol free dance every Wednesday at Walkersville Fire Hall. Open dancing runs 8:30 to 10:30 with lessons at 7 730 and 8. Attendance ranges 100 to 200 of all ages. under 18 require a 21 plus chaperone. Last November the group donated 10000 to Frederick County needy children. Nancy Morris Special Events Director FCWDA Walkersville.
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Country Western Dance Association
Walkersville Fire Hall
Frederick County
Letters to the Frederick News-Post guidelines
The Frederick News-Post invites exclusive signed letters with writer name address and phone numbers for verification. Many letters are abridged for space and poetry or copies of other letters are not published. Submit by mail fax or email to the listed contact details.
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News-Post
Frederick News-Post
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Frederick
Fredericknewspostcom
Slamming alert prompts quick checks on phone bills
Consumers advised to scrutinize monthly bills for unwanted long distance carrier changes. If changes occur without consent contact the carrier or billing firm first, then the Maryland Public Service Commission or the FCC. AT&T and MCI describe verification steps and welcome kits to ease reversals.
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Federal Communications Commission
Maryland
Robert Harris
FCC
Ritch Blasi
At&t
Blasi
Texas
MCI
Amy Hoseth
Hoseth
Mr Blasi
Washington, D.C
Stocks of area interest on Wednesday February 4 1998
Dow Jones Industrial average fell 30.63 points to 129.71 with a trading volume of 699,691,000. Gold priced at 298.10 an ounce, up 1.30. Market activity across areas showed notable shifts in stocks and commodities.
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Dow
Capstar eyes acquisition of WFMD WFRE in Frederick
WFMD WFRE may be sold to Atlantic Star Communications owned by Capstar Broadcasting Partners Inc. The current owner Jim Gibbons Radio operates from Grove Hill Road Frederick. Mason-Dixon Chapter IMA to meet 6 p.m. Thursday Feb 19 at Red Horse Steak House Hagerstown. Guest speaker David M. Girio Legg Mason on financial planning. Program may qualify for one hour of CE. Call 301-790-6220 for details.
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Frederick
Federal Communications Commission
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Hagerstown
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Follow the stars ASTRO GRAPH on the Frederick page
The Frederick News-Post presents ASTRO GRAPH daily on the comic page. Star gazer details current celestial events and meteor shower notes for readers.
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Frederick News-Post
Dow Dips But Broad Market Rises In Wednesday Trade
Blue chip averages slipped as the Dow fell 30.63 to 8129.71 while the S&P 500 rose to a record 1006.90 and the Nasdaq gained led by Cisco and Intel. NYSE volume reached 699.69 million shares as overseas markets posted losses.
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Grain and soy prices slip on weak exports and weather hints
Chicago Board of Trade futures mostly fell as weak export demand kept grain and soy prices lower. Corn mixed on profit taking, soybeans eased on Taiwan buying and Brazilian shipments, while wheat supported by expectations Indonesia and India join U.S. wheats. Monocacy Bancshares reports 1997 earnings up 21.5 percent to 2.1 million with EPS of 1.19.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Taiwan
U.S
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India
Fastenal Reports 1997 Quarter and Year Earnings
Fastenal Co. of Frederick reports fourth quarter 1997 net sales of 107.1 million up 38.1 percent from 1996 with net earnings of 10.2 million up 28.7 percent and earnings per share of 0.27. Full year 1997 net sales total 397.9 million up 38.3 percent and net earnings 40.8 million or 1.08 per share, reflecting growth as a national distributor of threaded metal products tools safety supplies and related services to construction and manufacturing industries.
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The
Fastenal Co
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Frederick
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