Impeachment Reflections On Giants And Integrity
A reflective, opinionated piece laments televised impeachment proceedings, praising civil process and integrity over spectacle. It contrasts presidential scandal, the Senate’s limited action, and the era of Washington and Lincoln with modern leadership and public judgment. It underscores the value of character over charisma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amit Oye
Ken Starr
Senate
Turkey
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Frederick skating arena faces sale after failed public financing
Roy Meachum recalls the push to fund the Frederick Sports and Ice Arena with no taxpayer dollars. Since 1994 the project cost local government $228,000 in taxes plus fees, while arena revenues and a five percent amusement tax pumped profits for the city and county. With about 10 potential buyers, area businessman John Laughlin leads the bid as the arena nears auction, amid bankruptcy and a failed debt restructuring involving First Bank and Farmers and Mechanics Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Tee
Wendy
Duke
Lois Filby
Winchester Hall
John Laughlin
Laughs
Federal
Small Business Administration
Milion
Treasury
Byron Dyke
Mr. Dyte
Inal
Ial Holm
First Bank of
Mike Menzies
First Bank
Farmers and Mechanics Bank
Sandy Springs Bank
F&m
Arena
SR4
Lawful fury and false hope in outrageous prisoner lawsuits
A sprawling critique cites cases of inmates suing over minor grievances to illustrate a system hindering rehabilitation. It highlights a Florida inmate who killed five people after suspecting an affair, then sued prison officials over TV access and other petty issues. Experts warn such suits erode accountability and delay real reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auglas Jackson
Jackson
Florida
Daniel Lundgren
California
Nevada
South Dakota
Mississippi
Texas
Utah
Lundgren
Jack Anderson
Colum
Jan Moller
Frederick notes daily airmail plan and civic updates
Local authorities moved toward daily handling of airmail shipments in and out of Frederick. The Lilypons post office closure order was rescinded and will stay open. Hood College leader Bertha McCall retires after 16 years with the National Travelers Aid Society. Congresswoman Beverly Byron said she plans to return for another term. Frederick mayor Ronald Young aims to start monthly city county talks in March. City officials sought 1.6 million county aid for Carroll Creek flood control and airport expansion. Air Force recruit Leon Johnson and local student William Thornton Jr. were noted, as area residents brace for more snow with spring about 35 days away.
Rabies Education From Fox Photo Story in Frederick County
A Humane Society volunteer frames the fox photo feature as an education moment on rising rabies in Frederick County. The piece urges public surveillance of nocturnal wildlife, prompts reporting to Animal Control, and emphasizes humane handling, observation, and outreach for animal care and adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Humane Society
Frederick County
Animal Control
Frederick County Animal Control
Frederick County Humane Society
Reducing the National Debt and Budget Proposal
Virg il H. Soule argues that the government must address the enormous national debt before any plan to cut the federal budget can succeed. He asserts that calls to surplus funds should consider the debt burdens facing the nation and urges concrete steps toward debt reduction.
Regulation of cell phone use in driving urged
Jim Nesbitt of Dickerson argues for a law requiring drivers to pull off the road to use a cellular phone, citing safer driving and fewer accidents. He notes past seatbelt opposition mirrored here, urging action for the greater good despite anticipated delays.
Safety gaps at Neutron Products spark factory fire fears
A January letter to the editor highlights Neutron Products, Inc, facing a hazardous lack of fire prevention measures at its 80,000 square foot Dickerson area factory. Roy Oettinger voices concern that only one resident appears vigilant about the company’s dangerous safety lapses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickerson
Montgomery County
Oettinger
Nancy Dacek
Pepco
Neutron Products, Inc
Fong
Men Pani
Beter Telnet
Ehnatic
Roy Oettinger
Manis Burtes
Letters to the Editor policy and submission basics
The Frederick News-Post invites letters to the editor but requires signatures full name and home address and a working business phone number. Letters may be abridged for space and poetry or verse is not published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredenck News-Post
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Michael Pawel
Frederick, MD
George E. Rendell
Giants
Roy Meachum
Montgomery
Howard
Banks
North Market Street
Riverbend Way
Frederick Ta and
Lilypons
Bertha McCall
Hood College
National Travelers Aid Society
Beverly B. Byron
Lions and Catoctin Sertoma Clubs
Cozy Inn
Thurmont
Ronald Young
Carroll Creek
Leon Johnson
Air Force
William R. Thornton Jr
Mary Ann Thornton
Ijamsville
U.S. Air Force
Fox Story
Milinda J. Hanlon
Virgil H. Soule Frederick
Tom Reillo
Jim Nesbitt
E. Patrick
P.O
Frederie
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