Frederick’s Downtown Pillar Osbourne Nickens dies at 80
Osborne Nickens, a lifelong Frederick resident and downtown fixture, died January 5 at age 80. A former laborer and bricklayer, he was known for his sharp dress and courteous manner, living above the Deli on East Patrick Street and greeting neighbors with a smile. His friends call him an inspiration whose spirit remains in Patrick Street memories.
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Frederick
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Neil Levitt
Mr. Nickens
Central police complex idea faces State Police doubts
Frederick city and county leaders push a shared three-agency police facility uniting Maryland State Police bar rack Frederick County Sheriff's Office and Frederick City Police with a central dispatch and shared services. State Police oppose, citing road access and budget concerns, while proponents argue improved efficiency and cost savings.
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Grove Road
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Frederick County
Russia’s Chechnya War Tests Historic Army Doctrine
Russia relies on overwhelming firepower and large conscripted forces in Chechnya, a legacy from czarist and Soviet times. Experts say the Dagestan hostage crisis, high casualties, and weak morale expose gaps in leadership and training, underscoring the need for modernized tactics while President Yeltsin faces a June election.
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Canadian Institute of Strategic Studies
Hanson
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Memorial fund drives for WWII service members noted
The Rev Philip E Saylor announced a finance committee led by Edward F Holter aims to raise 5000 dollars to erect a memorial to World War II service men and women. A Monocacy Valley Association full page ad in Frederick proclaims there is smoke over Frederick and seeks reconversion of jobs. PFC Fred F Farver of New Windsor was discharged at Fort Meade after 21 months abroad. his brother Cpl Harry J Farver and family returned from Dallas. Capt Thomas L Pasquale joined his wife and son at Mrs Feaster's home in Walkersville prior to Newark trip. Residents on Weller Road near Monrovia face possible rural mail delivery termination over unsafe county road. The Frederick County School Board may relocate students to the Sagner Building during Frederick High renovations as the City Board grants permission. Progress on South Market Street underground wiring continues despite wintry weather.
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Dallas
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Wisner Street
Frederick High School
Snow removal blamed on Frederick city by resident
A Frederick resident criticizes city snow removal, saying the county clears highways and secondary roads quickly while city streets and alleys, including Klineharts Alley, remain six inches deep. The writer notes poor city performance versus the county and asks what is causing the disparity.
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Frederick City
Klineharts Alley
Parents Responsibility for Education of Their Children
A parent argues that education is the responsibility of families and that private schooling can be a choice for children with special needs. The writer cites a fall kindergarten start and a switch to private school after addressing concerns within the public system. The piece emphasizes rights versus responsibilities and respect for differing views.
Endangered Species Act Reform Coalition Endorses Bartlett Bill
A letter from James A. McClure outlines support for H R 2275, pledging stronger protection for species while safeguarding private property rights. The note cites landowner concerns and praises Dr Bartlett and 120 co sponsors for a bill aimed at improving the Act for people and nature.
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Negative effects of violent video games on children
A Thurmont reader argues violent video games harm children's minds and behavior. Citing Mortal Kombat and others, he notes kids imitate moves, are drawn to graphic fatalities, and may misperceive realism, risking injury.
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Cyrax
Congressman Bartlett backs Endangered Species Act changes
Congressman Roscoe Bartlett co sponsors H R 2275 the Endangered Species Conservation and Management Act praising the act yet noting major problems with the existing Endangered Species Act and urging common sense reforms.
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Our Coalition
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Put the money in the schools
Paul R. Young of Kensington urges Gov. Glendenning to shift tax dollars from two proposed Maryland stadiums to the state educational system, arguing the investment would yield greater returns and long term benefit over pro sports facilities.
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Glendening
Maryland
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites readers to submit letters with full name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume, publication cannot be guaranteed and some letters are edited for space or taste. Poetry and letters to others are not published.
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