Hubble repair hailed as space mission triumph
Mount Airy resident Mark Hubbard reported from Mission Control Center in Houston that NASA's Hubble Space Telescope refurbishing mission was extremely successful. The project involved five spacewalks, installing or replacing 4500 pounds of hardware, and releasing the telescope to continue its orbit. Many Frederick County residents and other area technicians contributed, with more servicing missions planned for 1999 and 2002.
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Mission Control Center
Houston
Frederick County
Mr. Hubbard
Charlie Chandler
Jeff Green
Mike Lynch
New Market
Bill Regan
John Morin
Jefferson
Steve Hood
Lake Singapore
Gary Franko
Eric Krupacs
Tony Haldis
Larry Pfeiffer
Bob Studer
Frederick
Bill Kanteski
Kemptown
Gary Kramer
Boonsboro
Steve Hoyle
Damascus
Mike Thompson
Sykesville
Grandmother jailed for parking meter rescue cited as civic hero
An Associated Press dispatch from Cincinnati notes a 63 year old grandmother of ten was arrested and fined for placing coins in expired meters to spare motorists, defying an officer while aiding drivers. The piece recalls Frederick pastor Rev William C Royal who similarly credited coins and a note for saving others from fines.
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William C. Royal
Road petition pits locals against Virginia owner near Eyler's Valley
Tom Caulfield of Emmitsburg argues against C Oliver Iselin seeking county land along Eyler's Valley Road to gate and privatize a mile of gravel road. He notes safety, geology, and chapel access, urging residents to call the County Commissioners to deny the petition amid a December meeting.
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Virginia
Three Springs Road
Iselin
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Weinberg
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Valley Road
Eyler's Valley Citizens Association
Kelbaugh Road
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Eyler Valley Association
Frederick County
Toric Eyler
Valley Chapel
Eyler
Maryland
Mother Nature
Eyler’s Valley Road
Tom Caulfield
Emmitsburg
Weathering 11-16 Inch Frederick County Snow Stirs Road Closures
Wind gusts 30 to 40 mph shut roads until opened by county and state crews after 11 to 16 inches of snow in Frederick County. Senator Storm pledges bill to empower the Frederick County Roads Board over appointments, contrasting with school board control. A mixed chorus at Hood College led by Prof. Paul Beckhelm forms amid housing worries from OPA rent limits. Major Richard Ashton says church theft at All Saints valued at 3000 dollars was recovered with arrests forthcoming. Letters oppose a syndicated cartoon deemed prejudicial to Catholics. The Maryland Historical Trust sets a local info point for registration and preservation resources.
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Frederick
Edward D. Storm
Frederick County Roads Board
Sen. Storm
Roads Board
Richard Ashton
Frederick City
All Saints Episcopal Church
Frederick YMCA Splash team praised for safety over winning
Michael Lake writes to commend Frederick YMCA Splash for withdrawing from the C and P League championships over unsafe four foot water depth at the Johns Hopkins Baltimore host site. He notes policy proscribed diving under five feet and insurer limits, while other teams allowed dives. regional YMCA HQ to express displeasure toward violators.
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Frederick
National Ymca
Frederick Ymca
YMCA
Front page photo sparks complaint over family values
A reader laments a February 15 front page photo as disappointing and offensive. The letter argues that churches social services and candidates should promote honor respect dignity responsibility and the sanctity of marriage to teach children.
Letters to the Editor mocks sensational marriage front page news
James Schrumph of Mortovia criticizes The Frederick News-Post for glamorizing a couple’s marriage with front page coverage and photo. He denounces anti evolution arguments, demands verifiable references, and asks for better scholarly rigor in letters.
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Frederick
Front page critique of Valentines courthouse weddings
The writer condemns a February 15 front page photo showing couples marrying on Valentines Day and a baby present, arguing it promotes premarital sex and teen pregnancy while urging more conservative family behavior. The letter cites 17 couples wed at the county courthouse and laments modern societal norms.
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Frederick Post
Evolution-bashing letters puzzle Frederick Post readers
Puzzling letters to The Frederick Post challenge readers with anti evolution arguments. The pieces express frustration toward scientific history and evolutionary biology, presenting common but outdated critiques.
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Frederick Post
Letters to the Editor policy at The Frederick News Post
The Frederick News Post invites signed letters with full name address and phone numbers for verification. Letters may be abridged, poetry and religious verse are not published, and not all letters can be printed. Send by mail fax or email to the listed Frederick address and contact details.
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News Post
Frederick Mews-Post
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P.O
Frederick
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