Orndorff remembered as longtime Brunswick mayor and civic leader
Death of Jess Orndorff at 84 at Homewood Retirement Center honors a 24 year town government record from 1960 councilman to 1984 mayor. A railroad police veteran of 37 years, he helped build water and sewer projects, streets, senior center and police services while promoting citizen input and growth despite a declining rail industry.
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News-Post
Do-it-yourself cops critiqued by South End Coalition member
A South End Coalition member rebuts an editorial on neighborhood policing, recounting efforts with the South End Citizens Patrol, alleged broken promises from police administration, and calls for more beat cops and fewer bureaucratic programs. The letter defends community integrity, criticizes Lt Hoyle and Chief Raffensberger, and urges mediation and public record-keeping.
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Yeltsin health clouds Russia’s political transition
With Boris Yeltsin out of a Moscow hospital after pneumonia, doctors warn he cannot work for about three weeks and may not visit Washington in March. If he dies or is incapacitated, Russia faces chaotic leadership changes as Viktor Chernomyrdin is primed to take over, with Communist leader Gennady Zyuganov and ex-general Alexander Lebed likely rival candidates. Lebed tops polls at 34 percent, Zyuganov 15, and Chernomyrdin 9, signaling a shift that could strain Russia’s foreign policy and risk a renewed Cold War era.
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Frederick area notes and military and political updates
Yesterday PVT James C Young husband of Patricia Young completed basic training at Fort McClellan then went to Camp Stoneman for overseas duty at Camp Chickamauga Beppa Japan. Mrs Ernest C Webb urged urgent volunteer knitting of 300 sweaters for European children. The Rescue Squad at United Fire Company reorganized with Dr James Marrone as captain and a list of members. Del Charles E Smith said he would quit politics after his term ends in 1978. A NEWS-POST survey shows 78.5 percent oppose and 21.5 percent support Carter's full pardon for Vietnam draft evaders. Rep Goodloe E Byron seeks a larger role in Western Maryland utility rate disputes.
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James A. Powell Jr
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Conrad Butler
Roland Kolb
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Arthur Hoffman
John Bowers
Ernest Shank
Joseph Hooper
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Annapolis
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Charles E. Smith
News-Post
Jimmy Carter
Goodloe E. Byron
Maryland
Abuser Fine Proposal For Marriage License Surtax
A letter argues for a federal $15 weekly fine on anyone convicted of abuse in state court to fund Heartly House and similar groups for life. The author anticipates ACLU opposition as cruel and unusual punishment and labels abusers as the lowest form of life.
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Strange influence on Christianity in Jan 13 reference
The letter argues Buddhists lack a creator God and view the world as evil, linking meditation to drug culture. Paula Roberts criticizes Nancy Hanes for an authoritative Buddhist treatise and urges better research to avoid mischaracterizations of Buddhism and its teachings on prejudice and intolerance.
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Insulting Letter Sparks Debate in Local Paper
A contentious letter titled Insulting to 300 million provokes editor’s response amid concerns over Christian influence and community impact. The missive, signed by an anonymous writer, prompts readers to discuss civility and public discourse in the letters column.
Buddhist meditation and Idol talk stir letters to the editor
Readers respond to a letter accusing Buddhists of seeking escape through meditation and to a rebuttal explaining Buddhist practice. David Clanton and Sushil Bhattacharjee discuss respect, civic duty, and constructive public discourse while praising Sheriff Hagy and urging measured language.
Frederick sheriff under fire from city dialogue
Readers weigh in on Sheriff Jim Hagg and the Shenfi s Department amid critical commentary in The Frederick News Post. The letters reflect broad concern about law enforcement and daily administration while noting direct contact with the sheriff on issues ranging from blunt to routine.
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Frederick
Misplaced concern over flag plates in Maryland
Joseph Bach from Hagerstown voices alarm that the Motor Vehicle Administration focuses on Confederate license plates while thousands of Marylanders have their names and addresses sold to unknown buyers. He warns about potential safety risks and questions state priorities.
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Motor Vehicle Administration
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Letters to the Editor Policy and Address Details
The Frederick News Post outlines how to send Letters to the Editor including signed submissions from writers at the same home address and with a phone number for verification. It notes space limits and states the policy on publication timing and religious content.
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Eness
Fredenck News-Post
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