Protection policy for public housing residents debate
Residents in Frederick public housing projects face crime and intrusion from non residents. Housing Authority trespass policy aims to allow arrests of non welcome guests to protect real residents. Critics say enforcement harms legitimate guests and civil rights. Five residents sue in U S District Court in Baltimore challenging uneven enforcement. Supporters warn rolling back policy could revive crime and intimidation.
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Frederick
Sagner
Taney
John Hanson
Carver
Lincoln
Catoctin
Housing Authority
U.S
Baltimore
Meachum Family Finds New Home in Frederick Adventure
Roy Meachum recalls buying and moving to a Ninth and North Market Street farmhouse after years of search and struggle. The move followed a tense period with the News-Post editor, flirted with sale, and included hosting scientists and artisans who shared the space. The piece ends with plans to continue the Frederick exploits in future columns.
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News-Post
Sharon
Ben Smith
Gettysburg College
Pennsylvania
Plotz
North Market
Heaven
Lewis and Clark
Frederick
Thomas Jefferson
McCain’s comeback after Keating scandal and 2000 bid
Jack Anderson reviews John McCain’s fall after the Keating Five scandal and his return as he forms an exploratory committee for a presidential run in 2000. The piece notes lessons learned about influence, fundraising, and integrity amid a looming nationwide campaign.
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John McCain
Anzona
Charlie Keating
Senate
Keating
McCain
Hanoi Hilton
Hanoi
S&l
Arizona
United States
Jack Anderson
Writany Moller
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Frederick firm advertises women only jobs at large local company
A Frederick tailoring firm promotes women only positions with benefits such as five day weeks two rests with pay vacation health life insurance and pleasant working conditions. A Cotillion Club dance at the Key Hotel drew over 200 attendees. Six babies born New Year’s Day 1949 in Frederick. The Taney Village elderly complex opened with a ribbon cutting led by officials including Mayor Ronald N. Young. Arctic conditions linger across five counties with strong winds and icy streets. Monocacy River overflow ice forms near Pinecliff Park. Thurmont Town officials say state troopers will leave by summer due to funding cuts.
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Sharon
Davey Marlin Jones
Manhattan
Washington
Priss
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North Market Streets
Square Corner
Pike
East Fourth Street
New Orleans
Felton
Bob Eslinger
White
Fort Detrick
National Cancer Institute
Louisiana
Frederick
Marishka
Dima
Indiana
City Hall
Frederick Tailoring Co
Taney Village
Miriam Guineau
Sir Mortis Laing
John Laing Ltd
Ronald N. Young
George Aulback
John Laing America Inc
Thomas M. Cook
State Community Development Administration
Frederick County
Mary Wiliams
County goldfish farming honored in Frederick history piece
Hunting Greek Fisheries, Inc. celebrates 75 years in 1999 as goldfish farming, long a Frederick County cash crop and business focus, is highlighted in a 250th anniversary series. Rebecca Long Chaney and Debra Summerall are praised for the article noting the industry’s economic role and local significance.
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Frederick
Hunting Greek Fisheries, Inc
Tresselt
Letter condemns Republican party and praises President Clinton
A reader from Frederick criticizes the Republican party for alleged dictatorship and attacks Starr Lewinsky and Jones. The author asserts public support for Clinton and urges Republicans to focus on governing, ending with a call to dispose of party trash. The letter is signed L. Louise Swartz.
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America
Clinton
Republican Party
Starr
Lewinsky
Jones
Jesus
Tim Ferguson
Frederick County CAFO concerns raise environmental alarm
Dale R Angleberger voices concern about large scale CAFOs near Frederick County, arguing pollution risks from hog waste, water contamination, and odor. He cites EPA data, warns of wells near CAFOs, and predicts property value loss and health impacts while urging stricter zoning and protections.
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Frederick County
EPA
United States
Cafos
Capos
North Carolina
Pilesteria
Early warning on the CAFOs
A reader supports Frederick County Commissioner John Orp hen in curbing large scale hog farms. The letter warns CAFOs run by out of state corporations threaten local farms, noting lagoons, sewage spread, and reduced family farms as commissions weigh limits amid broader state crackdowns.
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Frederick County
John Orphen
Thompson
United States
North Carolina
Maryland
Frederick
Letters to the Editor guidelines and contact details
The Fraderick News-Past invites signed letters with the writer name home address and phone numbers for verification. Space limits may prevent publication. Instructions cover mailing to The Frederick News-Post with a postal address fax number and email option.
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Fraderick News
Frederick
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