Frederick County approves Linganore road transfer in Winter
Frederick County commissioners vote 3 to 2 to accept Summerfield roads from Lake Linganore developers after months of debate. The county attorney opposed, but roads now meet standards and will be cared for by the county. Additional Linganore roads may follow once they meet specifications. Ongoing question: conveyance to county by developer or homeowners association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Linganore
Summerfield
Linganore
Lake Lingapore
Frederick County
Grimes Faces Old Frederick City Hall Dilemmas Recur
Retreaded disputes echo past tensions as Frederick mayor James Grimes confronts brewery neighbor concerns on East South Street while police FOP relations fray over retirement pay and unused leave. Longstanding conflicts from Gordon era resurface amid renewed negotiations and officer exits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yogi Berra
Frederick
Paul Gordon
Gordon
James Grimes
Jefferson Street
City Hall
East South Street
Old Frederick
South Street
Grimes
Paul
FOP
Lis
Lions
Daniel
Specter Eyes 1996 GOP Nomination For President
Sen Arlen Specter of Gremota states he is 91 percent certain he will seek the Republican nomination. He is a moderate Republican who supports abortion rights and affirmative action, challenging a conservative GOP on social issues. He urges more focus on foreign policy amid debates on the economy and domestic issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlen Specter
Gremota
Specter
Bill Clinton
Specter urges closer look at North Korea nuclear deal
Senator Stephen Specter, chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, says the Clinton North Korea accord deserves scrutiny as inspectors will be blocked for five years. He warns Pyongyang could be stronger by inspection rights, urges against fearing sanctions, and highlights Iran Iraq and nuclear risks. He favors expanded missile defense and cites a $6 trillion GNP to justify the cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Specter
Senate Intelligence Committee
Clinton
North Korea
Philadelphia
South Korea
Iran
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Soviet Union
India
Pakistan
America
Spring Ridge residents protest gun range noise and seek peace
A Spring Ridge resident vocalizes opposition to the gun range nearby, arguing noise pollution has disrupted summers and home life since the range relocation. The letter defends gun safety while urging restoration of quiet, comparable to prior years, and cites home values and lifestyle as stakes in the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Ridge
Ms. Silverman
Seventeen Scouts Earn Second Class At Court Of Honor
Local taxi drivers declare themselves squared with the city treasury one day before the deadline for six weeks arrearage. Harry Ensor to replace Reese Clabaugh as collection agent. Starnbeck of Wilburton memorializes Frederick’s war effort. Mayors and aldermen file financial disclosures within the ordinance deadline. State police seize 600 pounds of marijuana in Wolfsville, 186000 street value. Fredericktowne Players open Cactus Flower at Maryland School for the Deaf auditorium with a strong performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Reformed Church
Hugh V. Gittinger
Board of Aldermen
Harry Ensor
Reese Clabaugh
Byron Hubble
Wolfsville
Fredericktowne Players
Auditorium of Maryland School For the Deaf
President acts to hasten end of baseball strike
Frederick Be Cranford notes the 6 o'clock news reported the President moves to speed a settlement of the baseball strike. He questions whether baseball, as entertainment, should be a national concern and expresses ongoing astonishment at the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Letters to the Editor on athlete salaries and strikes
Michael E. Zimmi argues that athletes are overpaid for entertainment and calls for addressing hunger and poverty. He criticizes President Clinton involvement and notes frequent strikes in sports. suggests fans should strike due to rising costs and access to games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Wage proposal only sounds good
Charles Roberts argues against raising the minimum wage noting the base pay of 4.26 with payroll taxes and employer costs. He contends higher starting wages reduce chances for inexperienced workers and could suppress opportunities to prove themselves, labeling Clinton's proposal a red herring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Clinton
Weapons laws come under fire in Congress
The assault weapons ban and Brady Law face repeal efforts led by NRA officials. Senator Inhofe and Speaker Gingrich back overturning the bans, tied to the 1994 election. The NRA spent about $3 million aiding 221 candidates, with three board members now in Congress. Rodney Willard urges readers to contact their congressman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Neal Knox
National Rifle Association
Jim Inhofe
Oklahoma
Newt Gingrich
NRA
Universal language festival delights Frederick Ali County audience
The Frederick Ali County Band and Chorus Festival featured nearly 300 middle and high school musicians delivering a professional performance. Conductors said music teaches discipline, time management, and teamwork, enriching students beyond notes and instruments, and hopes for continued funding amid budget concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Ali County
Frederick News-Post Letters to the Editor policy
Readers are invited to submit letters with name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume publication is not guaranteed and letters may be edited for space or taste. Poetry and religious verse are not accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Also Mentioned on This Page
Linganore Roads
Roy Meachum
Bob Hargis
Annapoli
Frederik
Washington
John Derr
James Senate
Annapolis
Sue Hecht
Lowe House
Louise Snodgrass
J. Anita Stup
Carroll Counties
Tim Ferguson
David Brinkley
Annnapoli
Paul Stull
Ite
Donald Eliott
Republican
Sen
Stangat
GER
Stephen Green
Copley News Service
Louis B. Starnbeck
Wilburton
Okla
Camp Detrick
AWVS
USO
Ronald N. Young
James E. McClellan
Donald H. Hiltner
Richard C. Brady
Claude R. Delauter Jr
Elizabeth P. Burker
Betty E. Rice
Cranford
Michael E. Zimmi Frederick
Leland E. Embrey Frederick
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!