Federal park land proposals spark debate on funding and upkeep
Readers weigh federal plans to spend 11 billion on parks and land preservation funded by offshore drilling revenues. While supporters cite long term protection of Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Glacier and expanded state grants, critics urge fixing existing state parks first and ensuring adequate staffing and maintenance before new expansions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Gore
Clinton
Yellowstone
Grand Teton
Glacier
Devel
Roy Meachum Marshall's folly and the Redskins sale
A memoirish review of George Preston Marshall and the Washington Redskins, detailing his era, the team's relocation from Boston, Jack Kent Cooke's billion-dollar sale, and the legacy including racial integration debates. The piece recalls Marshall's rise from modest origins to NFL pioneer, his later withdrawal from action, Cooke's dominance, and the stadium's Cooke memorial. It ends reflecting on Marshall's lasting memory at RFK Stadium.
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Washington
Jack Kent Cooke
George Preston Marshall
Redskins
Barney Breeskin
Shoreham
George
Boston
Corinne Griffith
Marshall
George Marshall
Robert F. Kennedy Stadium
Rudolph Valentino
NFL
Chicago
Halas
Laurel
Cooke
Mr Cooke
Junior Cooke
New York
Seventh Street
South
Jackie Robinson
Brooklyn Dodgers
Senators
Metro
Chester
Edward Bennett Williams
RFK
Sexual McCarthyism and public gossip in modern politics
The piece argues that exposing private sins fuels gossip and harms families while politicians, journalists, and ordinary citizens face ever-changing scrutiny. It warns that public life should focus on actions, not past indiscretions, and notes that Americans favor fair play and moral leadership over relentless sensationalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hollywood
Larry Flynts
Information Age
Kiwanis Club
Rotary Club
The
Elks
Bell Bennett
Hunters Die in Potomac Capsize Near Lander
Three young hunters Berard Kreh 24 of 33 W Patrick St Theodore Kreh 16 of 617 N Bentz St and Donald Hovf 24 of West South Street entered a boat near Lander at dawn for ducks. The craft capsized in a swift Potomac current three minutes after starting older brother swam ashore to summon help. others clung to branches until rescue.
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Berard ¥. Kreh
W. Patrick St
Theodore Kreh
N. Bentz St
Donald Hovf
West South Street
Lander
Potomac
No bull from upstarts on Fort Detrick police conduct
Roy Meachum's critique of a Fort Detrick officer is rebutted as biased and inappropriate. The officer acted in self protection after observing a stop sign violation and broken tail lights. The column stresses respect for base rules, careful driving, and the role of military police in maintaining order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Meachum
Fort Detrick
Meachum
Simple Advice When Stopped by Police Stay in Your Car
A reader urges everyone to remain in the vehicle during a traffic stop, noting stepping out can be misread as threatening. The piece condemns public disputes at the roadside and promotes court resolution for disagreements while criticizing a Frederick News-Post column on a Fort Detrick stop.
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Frederick
Letters to the Editor Question Mark in Me Meachum Case
The writer disputes the officers version and notes Me Meachum faced a fine. They urge Ray to stay in his car, signaling ongoing dispute over the incident and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Rant on police tactics and 1-270 transit issues in Frederick
Robert Bauerschmidt vents about Fort Detrick police, military influence on local forces, and the 1-270 Interstate project. He questions the value of the MARC extension and the 5.5 million spent on construction, arguing commuters in Frederick County bear the burden while politicians enjoy the perks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Izen
Frederick
Middletown
Walkersville
Brunswick
Washington
Silver Spring
Glendening
John Porcari
Department of Transportation
Frederick County
Annapolis Ad
Undoing the mess in Frederick County housing and growth
The piece laments commuter frustration on I 270 north and rising costs in Frederick County. It notes lane changes near Clarksburg, overcrowded schools, crowded malls, declining affordable housing, and land loss to new developments as towns like New Market expand water and sewer systems to boost tax revenue.
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Clarksburg
Frederick County
New Market
Frederick City
Weakening democracy amid absent officials and self serving gains
The writer argues democracy is eroded by elected officials acting for personal and financial gain. Absences at scheduled meetings on key issues are cited as signs of hidden agendas. The concern frames development as a threat to the community’s legacy, accusing officials in Garland and Fraga Frederick of undermining public trust.
Letters to the Frederick News-Post for publication
Readers are invited to send signed letters exclusive to The News-Post. Include name and contact details. Mail or fax to The Frederick News-Post or email letters fredericknewspost.com.
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Fredenck News-Fest
Waler
Aanhessad
Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick Sr
Frederick
Fredericknewspost.com
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Ann McFeathers
Monica Lewinsky
White House
McFeutters
Serypps
Howard News Service
B&o
Mapte Avenue
New Windsor
James Easterday
Rt. 1
Italy
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Marvin Mande
Annapolis
Harry Hughes
Beverly B Byron
Rayburn House
Washington, D.C
Jess D. Orndorff
State Environmental Health Administration
Donald C. Nicholson
Fredenck
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America
Karen J. Farrow
Department of Defense Police
Roy
Robert Bauerschmidt
Ijamsville
James BE Keenan Middletown
Garland
Fraga Frederick
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