Redistricting Blues Stir Maryland Politics
Editorial argues redrawing Maryland voting districts after the 20M Census will tilt toward Democrats and complicate fairness. It notes complaints from Republicans and black and Hispanic voters, cites Sen Clarence Mitchell II, and warns against drawing lines to protect white incumbents.
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Maryland
Parris Glendening
Governor's
Clarence M. Mitchell II
Baltimore
District 44
Mitchell
Annapolis
Alex Mooney
Montgomery County
A Game Plan for the New Year In My Crews
A look ahead to 2002 with hopes for media restraint in reporting wars regional accountability in Congress on spending and a shift toward thoughtful coverage. It envisions stronger investigative reporting on anthrax and foreign coverage for students and local action on homelessness in San Francisco with three sunny Bay Area days.
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A. C
Envn
U.S
George W. Bush
Congress
Fox
CNN
al Jazeera
Willie Brown
San Francisco
Community highlights from Frederick and surrounding area
Reads like a local roundup of events in Frederick County. Camp Detrick supplied equipment for a January display at C Burr Artz Library with Miss Rhoda Fugle organizing. Hood College members attended the AAAS meeting in Philadelphia. Smithsbury town officials and the Roads Commission pressed to route a new road through the Iowa corridor between Hagerstown and Fort Ritchie. St Joseph's High School alumni dance drew about 60 couples at White House Inn Emmitsburg with music by Stylists from Waynesboro. Frederick County rejected a 9.15 million general obligation bond for utility and coach improvements at Lake Singanore and held sewer and water acquisition talks. A girl named Sheila Thompson appeared with supporters. Michelle Frye and Jayce Crowell roller skated down Pennsy Avenue. Frederick County girls won division titles in Miss Cuma Capital Area Marching Association events, with Marcie Hidinger winning juvenile mile, Lori Windsor the junior title, and Connie Thomas the senior title.
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ST. Joseph's
Frederick County
Lake Singanore
Ailles
Miss Cuma
Capital Area Marching, Association
Marcie Hidinger
Frederick
Lori Windsor
Mount Airy
Connie Thomas
Adamstown
Senseless shooting of a loving dog shocks Frederick family
A Frederick family on Powell Road reports their four year old daughter and household dog C J shot by a neighbor with a high powered rifle. The dog suffered head and hind injuries, the tail was lost, spleen damaged, and surgery may cost thousands. Deputy investigation by Sheriff and Animal Control officer states no witnesses. The family fears for safety and seeks information to aid the case.
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Powell Road
U.S. 15
C.F
Shevifl
Steven Fogle
Animal Cantral
Sum
Letter writers demand gun rights amid Christmas charity debate
A Frederick county reader letters section condemns political inaction on gun laws and defends firearm ownership while praising local charity support. The writer, Mark Fisher and Victor Musto of Mount Airy, argue Christmas pledges and Kristmas Kash for Kids survived, urge compromise, and criticize politicians for removing rights.
Leash Your Dog Message Amid Clinton Dog Death Controversy
Marjorih Inden of the Frederick County Humane Society statements call for responsible pet care after the death of former President Bill Clinton's dog Burhly. The piece cites a dog suffering hip trauma potentially from prior owner negligence and emphasizes keeping dogs leashed to prevent incidents.
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Bill Clinton
Burhly
Clinton
Marjorih Inden
Frederick County Humane Society
Local charity page brief from January 3 edition
A reader note comments that local charities have suffered similarly and references coverage on page A-6 of the January 3 edition. The remark aligns with general concerns about charitable groups facing hardship.
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Vilave
Frederick News-Post reader blows off steam on press ethics
A reader in Frederick criticizes the paper for dwelling on a long-closed political controversy. He claims the black book issue harmed the mayor and asserts the city has seen growth from his efforts. He urges reporting on more newsworthy Frederick-area topics and calls the matter trash. Patrick Sullivan signs the note.
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Frederick
Greater
Defend the Second Amendment Right to Carry
A writer argues the Second Amendment is a fundamental right not a privilege and urges loosening concealed carry limits to allow law abiding citizens to defend themselves against intruders, mugging, and criminals. The piece notes many gun groups would react and stresses that only criminals possess restricted weapons while proposing government should not revoke citizens rights.
Individual rights to bear arms affirmed by courts and scholars
Maur Alry argues that the Second Amendment protects an individual right to keep and bear arms, citing Ashcroft, Emerson v. United States, and scholars like Tribe and Halbrook. He criticizes supporters of a collective-right view as a recent, Clinton‑era theory lacking textual or historical support.
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D. Dwight Mote
Mote
John Ashcroft
U.s.sth Circuit Court of Appeals
Emerson
John Lutt
Stephen Halbrook
Lawrence Tribe
Harvard
Sanford Levinson
University of Texas
U.S. Supreme Court
Clinton
Supreme Court
Mr. Mote
United States
Sam
Mr Mate
Robin Wood
Chariton Heston
NRA
Laws not training are real answer, Carter comment
Louis D. Carter of Walkersville argues that laws, not training, are the real solution to firearm safety. He says weapon lethality comes from user responsibility and urges enforcing existing laws rather than new training mandates. He questions broad training for all outcomes.
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Hearis
Tin Ferguson
Parris Glendening
Closure disputes in Young household clarified
Karen D Young defends her family amid Roy Meachum's Dee column. She says there was nothing to work out and praises her husband’s political involvement. She thanks family and friends and calls Meachum’s criticism inappropriate and unfounded.
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Roy Meachum
Meachum
Thanking Frederick Drivers for Courtesy on Md 85
A resident names Bud Otis thanks local drivers in Frederick for continually allowing him to cross Md 85 and even making way for his tram across traffic. He notes daily traffic challenges but praises the city's considerate travelers.
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Frederick
Letters to the Editor policy and contact details
The Frederick News-Post explains letters to the editor must be signed with the writer’s name and contact, and notes limits on publication due to volume. It mentions web submission, mailing address, and fax and email options for readers to send letters for potential publication.
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Buestoss
Frederick Newe-Post
P.O. Bae
Frederick
Otters
Rederichnewapaat
Eirennael.com
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