Good people Delauter mourned in Wolfsville aftermath
Letters to the editor express shock and grief over Linda Delauter of Delauter and Sons Wolfsville who died in a violence incident. Friends praise her kindness and neighborly spirit as they recall shared moments with Charlie and Linda Delauter, noting her roles as wife mother and grandparent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Barse
Wolfsville
Delauter and Sons
Charlie Delauter
Charlie
Linda
Grandma
Early Robins and wildlife notes across town
A report of robin sightings on Opossumtown Pike and Magnolia Avenue contrasts with speculation on their early return. Meanwhile the Maryland Farm Bureau urges limits on the non migratory goose population and Gettysburg deer culling is described as aggressive. The piece also touches national debates on marijuana policy and a Wall Street Journal editorial about a Clinton helicopter incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Lee Johnson
West South Street
Carroll Creek
Tom Zimmerman
Wilson Place
Isabele Kefauver
Opossumtown Pike
J. Richard Hudson
Magnolia Avenue
Bernie Walter
Wastler and Walter
North Market Street
Robins
Robin
Lake Singanore
Maryland Farm Bureau
Ocean City
Department of Natural Resources
State Department
Gettysburg National Military Park
John Latschar
Washington Post
Gettysburg
Fair
Cizcus Advisory Commission
Clinton presidency and Washington city’s decline
The article reflects on Washington D C’s slow decline amid aging federal buildings and local mismanagement, noting Kennedy era plans, Clinton’s limited capital focus, and a push for congressional oversight and funding to revive the District including Pennsylvania Avenue and the District Building. It cites Marion Barry’s tainted tenure, the financial control board, and hints at a post presidency role for Clinton in D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Kennedy
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corp
Clinton
Kennedy
National Capital
Washington, D.C
Bill Clinton
Jack Kennedy
Georgetown University
Georgia Avenue
Congress
Washington
D.C
Marion Barry
Barry
Financial Control Board
Newt Gingrich
District of Columbia
800 Air ports listed for federal matching grants
The Civil Aeronautics Administration released a list of 800 air ports to be built or improved with federal matching grant funds. Frederick received a $50,000 grant for 1947 and the city planned bonds to cover its share. Deputy Whitmore investigated an Iowa tagged car at the N.R. Garment Factory grounds as the driver claimed a Washington DC trip to seek help about poisoning. Sheriff Anders said the man was a parole violator and would be held for Iowa authorities. The Frederick County Chorale Society elected new officers for the coming year. Three WWII films were shown free at Winchester Hall: Battle of Russia Sea Power in the Pacific Prelude to Victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
California
Arizona
Associated Press
Janet Reno
James Bowes
Frederick County
Ilona Hogan
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Frederick
Alton Whitmore
Iowa
N.R
Walkersville
Whitmore
Washington, D.C
Guy Anders
Frederick County Chorale Society
Harold Reeves Yarrell
Janice Clingan
David Shapiro
Aphrodite Vaciliou
Paul Coblentz
Charlotte Whitmore
Winchester Hall
Russia
Pacific
Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company Sees Women Apply for Active Membership
Frederick area endures icy glaze from storm and Arctic air as Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company receives 15 applications for senior membership, four from women Mary Heflin Lucille Kitts Patricia Dixon and EL D Dunham marking first female candidates. David R Mullinix Mount Airy criticizes upcoming Democratic Congress and administration in a letter to the editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company
Mary Heflin
Lucille Kitts
Patricia Dixon
EL D. Dunham
David R. Mullinix
Mount Airy
Democratic Congress
Terrace Lanes Bowling News Sparks Local Cheers and Debate
Frederick residents cheer the new bowling news feature in the Frederick News-Post Sports section but urge broader coverage of Frederick County duckpin bowling centers. Readers note many lanes exist and statistics are submitted, with Connie Hipkins urging inclusion of all duckpin bowlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick News-Post
Terrace Lanes Bowling News
Frederick County
News-Post
Terrace Lanes
The Big Picture on Feeding Wildlife Obstruction
A Jan 6 editorial page examines the harms of feeding wildlife. It argues handouts create an artificial, overpopulated environment that fosters laziness, aggression, obesity, and dependence, with humans becoming complicit by providing sustenance without effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Evans
Helen Webb
Constance Wrench
Evans
Letters to the Editor Warn Against Governmental Paternalism
A reader argues that unthinking altruism risks new government control and urges voters to reject dole programs. The letter supports cautious planning and legal parameters for compassionate care, criticizing sanctimonious moralists who would impose personal beliefs on the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Dole
Debate over physician assisted death and rights to die
Letter argues Supreme Court should rule on whether competent individuals may choose death to end unbearable pain without hope of improvement and critiques Hentoff while citing Kevorkian cases, public opinion shifts, and rights of seniors. It notes risks of abuse in any law and contrasts abortion stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Hentoff
Supreme Court
Mr. Hentoff
Hentoff
Jack Kevorkian
Kevorkian
Flags and racism in flag design debate over confederate symbol
Stephen Douglas Wade argues against Gov. Parris Glendening's stance on the Confederate flag on auto tags, linking it to racist history. He recalls learning from library sources about the flag, US expansion, and American Indian historical harms, urging awareness to avoid repeating past wrongs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parris Glendening
United States
United States of America
Letters to the Editor Policy at The Mews Post
The Fredench Mews Post invites signed letters with writer name address and phone. Space limits mean not all letters appear and some may be withheld. Submissions should be mailed to Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News Post with address and contact details.
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Fredench
Addrees
Hone
Honeft
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Heaven
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Jad
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Skip Lawrence
Holly Hills Country Club
iWall Street Journal
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American Spectator
Whyte House
China
Watkins
Journal
Dale McFeathers
Serpps Howard News Service
Social Security Aueai
Kong
Lrome
Connie Hipkins Frederick
Stephen Douglas Wade Keymar
Fredenck News-Post
Patrick St. PO
Fredenck
Fox
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