Washington’s Renaissance Hopes After Mayor Change
A reader urges relief from Washington’s crime and incompetence as Marion Barry is replaced by Anthony Williams. They envision a city under control, trimming hacks, restoring services, and attracting government workers back, with a livable metro area and renewed pride alongside national leadership.
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Washington
Kennedy Center
Smithsoniar
Air & Space
Marion Barry
Anthony Williams
Williams
Lady on Skates Shop Burglarized in Broad Daylight
The article recounts a break in at Sharon Meachum's Lady on Skates antiques shop on Sherows East Patrick Street. A front door pane was sliced to reach the lock, with minimal loot found. Sharon and her husband describe the incident as a traumatic violation, yet she resumes restoration and business plans amid ongoing domestic turmoil. The piece blends personal reflection with crime details and asserts the thief's professional approach while emphasizing resilience and future improvements.
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Sherows
East Patrick Street
Sharon
Frederick
Loudoun County
Rying
Routzahn
Ron Grossnickle
Dick Morgan
Heaven
Earth
Sharon Delight Meachum
China policy remains a tough problem for Clinton era strategy
The piece argues that despite constructive engagement, China under Jiang Zemin remains wary of Western influence, expanding military capabilities, and a prospect of conflict over Taiwan. It highlights Pentagon warnings, a mix of obsolete perceptions and modern threats, and calls for containment involving Beijing and U.S. institutions, with mentions of lawmakers like Christopher Cox and analysts like Winston Lord and Henry Kissinger.
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Clinton
Ching
Winston Lord
Henry Kissinger
Joseph Nye
Defense
China
Jiang Zemin
Jiang
Beijing
United Nations
United States
Taiwan
Tibet
South China Sea
Pentagon
Congress
The
Heritage Foundation
People's Liberation Army
Asia
House
Christopher Cox
Rcanf
Cox
Holger Jensen
Denver
Rocky Mountain News
Colorado
Scripps Howard News Service
Inauguration of All American Airways segment for Frederick
Frederick officials awaited the All American Airways seven state system expansion using 24 passenger DC-3 airliners at the new municipal airport. Twelve Frederick County draft boardsmen were bused to Hagerstown for the first January pre induction call exam. Sam W. Maples Jr. named secretary of the Maryland Council of Retail Merchants at Frederick meeting. County events included pigeons shot at City Hall by officers. Western Maryland snow and related accidents impacted Frederick County roads. State officials toured Green Valley housing changes from farmland. County commissioners pursue ordinance banning tobacco smoking in public areas under county control.
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Frederick
All American Airways Inc
Frederick County
Hagerstown
Fprederick Chamber of Commerce
Maryland Council of Retail Merchants
Sam W. Maples Jr
Maryland
Mid-Maryland Lang Association
Committee For
Andhor Clean Air
Lawrence Spelman
Security guards serve citizens at court house
Sylvia Hudson argues Frederick County Court House guards deserve pay and protection, noting daily challenges from scanners and beeper checks. She urges acceptance of scanner screening for safe passage and questions.
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Frederick County Court House
Bartlett Defends Impeachment Vote Against Mockery
The letter defends Roscoe Bartlett against critic Tom Guillermo from Cambridge MA who mocked his impeachment stance. It argues Nixon obstruction and Clinton perjury involve all three branches, and asserts Bartlett was right to oppose impeachment without overstepping law.
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Roscoe Bartlett
Tom Guillermo
Cambridge
Guillermo
Bartlett
Clinton
Ken Starr
Roscoe
Nexon
Judiciary
Executive
Department of Justice
Judiciary Committee
Grand
Dr. Bartlett
Nixon
Citi
Letters on presidential power and vision from Bartlett viewpoint
The excerpt contrasts Dr. Bartlett’s vision with criticism of presidential supremacy. It suggests letters from Zen after his term to convey to future presidents that the president is not above the law or the proletariat. The text also names Guillermo and questions who is "brain dead" amidst SAIC A LILE Frederick.
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Bartlett
Guillermo
Higher standards and the Clinton oath debate
James J. Kaiktslan Sr argues that no one should be held to a higher standard than the oath they take and questions how long Clinton should remain in office amid controversy. He compares to Nixon and cites personal parenting ethics on accountability, while Mary claims massage therapy regulation will begin after final rules, noting 29 states plus DC regulate the field.
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United States
Clinton
Mr. Clinton
Nixon
Intolerable loss over trapping sparks reader letter
Katheryn Kenyon of Myersville protests trapping of wildlife including foxes raccoons and squirrels saying it is hateful and illegal and that people who kill wildlife should seek other income sources. She warns that wildlife loss harms ecosystems and that humans must value all animals.
Massage therapy ad marks paper’s historical milestone
The Frederick News-Post on November 23 carried what may be the first advertisement for a massage therapist in the paper. The note recalls a decade of efforts to legitimize massage therapy and references Maryland’s 1996 General Assembly action creating a state Massage Therapy Advisory Committee with oversight by the profession.
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Frederick
Loss of humanity in trapping debate
A reader laments cruelty to trapped animals and questions the morality of using steel traps and guns. Sandy Moreland from Prederek argues that lack of compassion erodes humanity and challenges Mr Frushour to consider whether he could sleep peacefully with an injured leg in a trap.
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Frushour
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters with full contact details and street address. Due to high volume, publication cannot be guaranteed. Mail to Letters to the Editor 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or email letters fredericknewspost.com.
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Fadenck News-Post
News-Post
AOL
Frederick News-Poal
Patrick St. RO
Frederick
Fredericknewspost.com
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