Mahone settlement nudges Frederick toward fair policing
The city agreeing to most points raised by Willie Mahone signals a shift in Frederick from ensemble talk to binding action. The pact calls for minority hiring targets, a community relations specialist, and mandatory training on race and civil rights, with the chief openly backing broader African American recruitment and oversight to ensure equal enforcement of laws.
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Mahone
Frederick
Raffensberger
Willie Mahone
Defense of FEMA: A Miami Hurricane Andrew deployment recount
Joyce Wivell defends FEMA after Hurricane Andrew, recalling arrival at Miami International Airport with about 80 FEMA staff, setup at the old Eastern Air Lines building, rapid training, strict curfews, and 23 days of focused aid to thousands. She praises registrars, names coworkers, and cites a grateful beneficiary as proof of efforts.
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Jim
Vernon
Grace
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Mel
Virginia
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Language, Politics and Action in Congress
A reflective critique argues that political language masks intentions rather than revealing meaning, noting Congress often favors talk over action. It cites moments of rhetoric, silent assent, and partisan signals, suggesting government may function more as discourse than decisive policy. The piece discusses language as an intellectual exercise versus political action.
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George Orwell
Congress
Spy Magazine
New York
America
Freedonia
Corinne Brown
D-Fla
Nick Smith
R-Mich
United Nations
Steve Buyer
R-Ind
Middle East
Jay Inslee
D Wash
Language as politics in Freedonia satire in Scripps Howard
Freshman comments on a Freedonia crisis reveal how language, not knowledge, governs politics. The piece argues that phrases lack substance, serving authority while masking unpalatable truths and hypocrisies. It contrasts Orwellian critique with presidential spin about Chelsea Clinton’s private school decision.
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George Orwell
Freedonia
Clinton
Chelsea
Frederick items highlight wartime civic actions and local appoints
George R. Brey established a temporary Frederick headquarters to aid commercial vehicle operators with Certificate of War Necessity rules. Frederick County Commissioners named Thurmias R. Saylor to the Board of Assessors for the remaining Mer cer term. The Key to Victory drive by Frederick High School’s Land Division collected 3784 keys and metal for the Junior Chamber of Commerce, led by Sue McAlpin and others.
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George R. Brey
U.S
Office of Defense Transportation
ODT
Frederick
Frederick County
Thurmias R. Saylor
Walkersville
Grayson H. Mercer
Frederick High School Victory Corps
Chamber of Commerce
Sue McAlpin
Vernon Christensen
Joseph Staley
Gordon Harris
Eastalco’s New President Outlines 5 Million Investment Plan
Marcel Paul, newly arrived from France, met the public and announced Howmett-Pechiney approved a 5 million investment for an environmental control system at the Buckeystown plant. He cited plans to expand the aluminum reduction plant to a second potline, signaling growth and modernization.
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Eastalco Aluminum Company
Marcel Paul
France
Eastalco
Howmett-Pechiney
Buckeystown
Paul
Frederick County board hires noneducation degree teachers
A letter from Mary S. Cramer supports hiring teachers with degrees outside education, praising flexibility and courage. She urges elimination of tenure and proposes a revised school year with longer summer and midyear breaks, while noting her own pursuit of an education degree.
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Frederick County
Lewistown Rezoning Sparks Commission Learning Session
Frederick County commissioners approved rezoning Covered Bridge Estates in Lewistown from Agricultural to Row despite protests from Utica Lewistown residents. Concerns focus on safety, traffic along Unea Road, and potential sewer plans harming Fisting Creek area as wetlands and homesites rise.
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Frederck County
Lewistown
Utica
Frederick County
Ubcas Lesistown
Unea
Ubea
Meanderng
Citizens warn on Utica Road danger in Frederick County
Letters from FRAN ROBINSON Thurmont and ROY OKAN Frederick urge county commissioners to reconsider Utica Road expansion. They warn added traffic will increase risk on a curving, high speed route, potentially harming teens and residents of Utica and Lewistown.
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Frederick
Utica Road
Frederick County
Utica
Lewistown
Letter praises WFMD actions and defends WFRE changes
Carol Covell argues WFMD improved while WFRE shifted from easy listening to country. She dislikes rap and talk shows, recalls WMD, and urges fellow country music fans to unite to keep WFRE as is, noting rivals in the same building and calling for action to prevent a return to former formats.
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WFRE
WFMD
Betsy Koogle
Frederick
WMD
WQSI
WEMD
Rush Limbaugh
Camp Greentop Programs Face BOE Funding Review
The Board of Education weighs cutting funding for Camp Greentop and other outdoor education programs. Former principal recalls 1950s to present impact, with thousands of students from grades 5 and 6 taking geology, plant and animal studies, astronomy and history on Catoctin Mountain. Students engage in environmental care and outdoor learning across multiple days and activities.
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Board of Education
Camp Greentop
BOE
Catoctin Mountain Park
Fredenck County
Letters to the Editor From Frederick News Post Address</T:
The Frederick News Post invites letters to the editor with signatories full name street address and telephone number. Some letters may be shortened or omitted for publication and offline contact options are provided through the paper’s mailing address and phone number.
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Jefferson
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