Great Blizzard of 96 Inspires Community Spirit on Frederick Streets
On a freezing day, residents, public works crews, police and neighbors joined to help each other. A car buried in snow was freed after officers joined locals in a waist deep push. Across the county, fire and rescue teams aided many, including a barn collapse with cows affected. The narrative highlights resilience, cooperation, and an optimistic can do attitude amid trials.
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Bartlett critics accuse hypocrisy over budget and safety policies
Kathryn Ruud of Middletown argues Rep Roscoe Bartlett proclaims child focused budgeting while backing bills that relax environmental and health protections. She contends GOP riders on EPA funding and gun policy contradict claims of safeguarding future generations amid rising Medicaid costs and crime costs.
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Time Man of the Year 1995 Gingrich Sparked Debate
Time magazine names Newt Gingrich Man of the Year for 1995 amid controversy over his low public approval and a cover photo noted for its gritty purple lighting. The article contrasts Gingrich with President Clinton as “fathers” of a partisan era, framing them as powerful yet immature symbols of American power.
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Washington
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Gingrich
Clinton
Pennsylvania Avenue
Forgotten Man of the Year 1995 Silent Unfazed Everyday Decency
The anonymous 1995 Forgotten Man asserts stability amid public overreaction. He kept his raincoat and wedding anniversary, avoided tax-cut promises and loud stunts, resisted online vanity, eschewed smoking and legal wrangling, and faced the royal family and O J trial with quiet detachment.
Osborne Boy Improves After Black Widow Bite In Shoe
Yesterday s story notes Harold A. Osborne 10 son of Mr and Mrs David Osborne of Sjamsville showing signs of improvement at Frederick City Hospital from an infection caused by a black widow spider bite. The spider bit him on the foot and was found inside his shoe.
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David Osborne
Sjamsville
Frederick City Hospital
Sign at courthouse warning pacemaker danger urged
George Norman Stull of Frederick argues that courthouse security scanners may trigger pacemaker malfunctions and calls for visible warnings. He recounts needing a pacemaker replacement after courthouse visits and urges authorities to post a warning to prevent others from suffering similar harm.
Balanced budget worth fight by the Congress
The letter argues Congress acted to produce a budget, the President vetoed it, and questions the President's duty to present an alternative plan. It defends freshmen lawmakers for pursuing a smaller government and urges a constructive response from the executive while criticizing rhetoric about Republican blame.
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Clinton budget hopes clash with Congress and debt pain
A reader questions Bill Clinton's budget promises while lamenting furloughed federal workers. He urges Congress to resist short term deals, warns a balanced budget may not come this admin, and cites rising debt costs and loan interests. Charles W. Eyler and John C. Webb Jr. sign off on agriculture education efforts in Damascus.
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Damascus Revival Ties Chamber to Community Renewal
In upper Montgomery County Damascus revives small town culture through the Damascus Community Chamber of Commerce centered on community welfare. Once a bedroom community, the town now leverages local business climate improvements to fund roads schools and utilities while championing a broader sense of shared prosperity.
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Damascus High School
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Reopen the Government Now Says Senator Dole
Maryland residents face consequences from a shutdown as federal workers lose pay, contractors lay off staff, retirees lose benefits, and unemployment payments halt. Senate Republicans vote to reopen. House Republicans resist. Roscoe Bartlett and Newt Gingrich are named among those blamed for hostage tactics. Steve Crawford reports.
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Bob Dole
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Letters to the Editor guidelines at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites reader letters with name address and phone for verification. Due to volume, not all letters are published. some are edited for space or taste. poetry and letters to others are not published.
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