Weather Augmenters Help Check ASOS Forecasts Across U S
The National Weather Service relies on automated ASOS instruments to predict weather with satellites and radar, but malfunctions occur. Human augmenters provide ground truth during events like the Blizzard of 1996, guiding public warnings. Residents are urged to compare official forecasts with real conditions outside.
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Richmond
Weather Channel
Florida
Roy Meachum Losers all Super Bowl XXXs Descent of Pro Sports
Roy Meachum rails against greed and violence in modern football and other pro sports. He cites unchecked penalties, cowardly officiating, and brutal plays in the NFC playoff, lamenting paychecks eclipsing ethics and predicting a broader moral decline in sports. He longs for fewer objectionable traits to decide the Super Bowl winner.
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America
US warns China on Hong Kong lifestyle after 1997 handover
Assistant Secretary of State Aisi Lord softly warned Beijing that the United States has stakes in Hong Kong's stability and way of life as Britain returns the colony to China on July 1, 1997. He cited $12 billion in US investments, $21 billion in two way trade, and 34,000 Americans there, emphasizing adherence to the 1984 Sino British declaration.
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Lord
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Washington
Hong Kong Futures in Question as Reversion Looms
International editor Holger Jensen discusses Hong Kong's 1997 reversion, China’s plans to deploy a People’s Armed Police presence, and the risk of social upheaval. Emigration and statelessness concerns rise as Britain signals no rescues. US role uncertain amid Sino American tensions.
Blizzard of '96 warms neighbors with kindness
Charlie Angell of Libertytown thanks residents and farmers for help during a severe snow event. He notes days of being snowed in and plowing efforts on Daysville Road Water Street Old Liberty Bennie Duncan Hoffman Seachrist Stauffer Drum roads and parts of the Discovery development. Neighbors offered coffee soda cookies and moral support to county workers keeping milk trucks moving.
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Water Street
Old Liberty
Bennie Duncan
Hoffman Seachrist
Stauffer
Drum Roads
Discovery Development
50 years ago January 26 1946 local notes
Summary of Frederick area items dated January 26 1946 includes Hope Ellis a WAVES pharmacist mate 3/C discharged for disability after illness at Camp Detrick, Emmitsburg post office damaged by a brick truck crash, mayor and coal dealers disputing a report on coal shortages, county plans to exterminate graceham starlings, postal service assurances for Weller Road residents after road safety fix, and Liberian representatives visiting Frederick County with Monrovia guests of local business leaders.
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June Hope Ellis
Bethesda
Camp Detrick
America
New Oxford
Emmitsburg
Realistic hope of racial harmony in society urged
On Martin Luther King Jr. day, critics accuse politicians of using his name for self gain while Michael Watson’s letter champions unity. Watson, the black student involved in a store assault, says juries and authorities should not stoke interracial conflict. His classmates and school leaders supported him, reflecting Dr. King’s creed in action.
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Michael Watson
Watson
Los Angeles
New York
Dr. King
Letters on race and tax echo widely in Middletown
Readers praise Dr. Martin Luther King and civil rights progress while denouncing racism. A letter-supporter pledges to contact lawmakers about a flat tax, warning it would deepen wealth inequality as a reply from Bruce Shawen of Middletown.
Flat tax plan sparks debate on fairness and impact
The article argues a proposed flat 20 percent federal tax would raise taxes 1 to 8 percent on poor and middle class earners under $100,000 while o nly those earning above $100,000, including lawmakers, would see an 8 to 12 percent cut. It accuses Congress of misjudging voters as fiscally unsophisticated and questions the ethics of taxing the poor to favor the rich.
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Congress
Parents duty and support for Frederick County schools
A reader reiterates that parents bear primary responsibility for children’s education and praises the local public schools. She defends inclusive practices for students with physical and educational needs, urges seeking better alternatives if needs aren’t met, and notes a family decision with financial and scheduling impacts that benefitted their daughter. Diane E. Dwyer.
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Frederick County
Letters to the Editor policy and contact details
The Frederick News Post invites readers to send letters with name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume not all letters can be published. Letters may be mailed to E Patrick Street Frederick MD or sent by telefax to the provided number.
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Frederick News-Post
Frederick
E. Patrick St
P.O
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