Remembering real liberty beyond the 4th of July
The piece argues independence has practical meaning for Frederick County residents today, recalling colonial frontier hardships, Stamp Act resistance, and local militia costs. It links historic struggles to present-day acts of freedom such as work, worship, travel, and voting, urging a living celebration beyond ritual.
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Liberty
Washington
Adams
Jefferson
Frederick County
Annapolis
Sharpe
Frederick Countians
England
Tom's Creek
Philadelphia
Maryland
Patriotism shines on Independence Day 1988 in America
Robert C. Reid celebrates July 4 with a hopeful view of 1988 America. He extols high employment, prosperity, peace, and a renewed sense of national pride sparked by veterans, volunteers, and the duty to defend liberty. He cites the American Creed and the flag as symbols to reflect on devotion to country.
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America
Sli
United States
Fort Benning
U.S. Army Infantry Center
Vietnam
Argonne Forest
William ‘Tyler Page
House of Representatives
Gifts and political drama weave through Shultz world tour
Jack Anderson reports onGeorge Shultz amassing gifts from 26 countries and the rules for keeping or surrendering those gifts while the secretary of state travels. GSA manages costly items, some auctioned, while Shultz may privately retain under $280 value. Other items include cultural gifts from Kenya, Senegal, Germany, Israel, Colombia, and Korea. The piece also covers Vatican debates on women priests, and Libyan terrorism concerns linked to Muammar Gaddafi with hints of U.S. risk and Chad border troop movements.
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Washington
George Shultz
Santa Claus
Shultz
Zaire
Shulte
General Services Administration
State Department
GSA
Library of Congress
Smithsonian Institute
Carter
Jim Lynch
Kenya
Senegal
Germany
End of FERA Ends Rich Relief Era in 1938
The Federal Emergency Relief Administration, once a major New Deal agency with a budget near 1 billion annually, closed with 250000 in treasury and shifted to Works Progress Administration relief. A telegram from Nathan Straus of the United States Housing Authority discussed earmarking 450000 for Frederick city slum clearance and low rent housing. The Junior Follies of 1938, by Evelyn R White Studios, drew crowds at Frederick City Opera House to aid city playgrounds, featuring 75 to 106 children aged 3 to graduates from Frederick and Baltimore.
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Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Works Progress Administration
WPA
FERA
Harry L. Hopkins
New Administration
Nathan Straus
United States Housing Authority
W. Clinton McSherry
Frederick City
Evelyn R. White
Frederick
City Opera House
Baltimore
Camp Opens With 138 Kids at Libertytown School Grounds
Twenty years ago the Frederick County Community Action Committee opened its summer day camp for 138 youngsters on the St. Peter's Catholic Church school grounds in Libertytown under Sister Anthony’s direction who volunteered to run the CAC camp. A man posing as an electrician tricked an 8 year old Frederick woman into watching her basement fuse box then ransacked the house and stole jewelry. The thief claimed to be there to check the fuse box and left for half an hour before returning. Jerry W. Anderson, 18, of Creayerstown, earned the regional Star Farmer degree of the Future Farmers of America along with $500 in scholarships and other awards after competing with 350 Frederick County FFA boys under agriculture teacher William Baker.
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Shultz
Shimon Peres
el Salvador
Jose Napoleon Duarte
South Korea
Nigeria
France
Mexico
India
State Department
United States
Vatican
Barbara Ferraro
Patricia Hussey
Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur
Women's Ordination Conference
Rome
Crusaders For
Frederick County Community Action Committee
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Libertytown
Sister Anthony
St Peter's
CAC
Frederick
Jerry W. Anderson
Creayerstown
Future Farmers of America
William Baker
Frederick County
FFA
Mount Pleasant
CODE
Peter Givens
Givens
Frederick County Humane Society thanks donors at pet show
The Frederick County Humane Society expresses appreciation for volunteers, emcee Kelly Cole of WZYQ, businesses, baked goods donors, prize contributors, Treasure Table items, and over 70 pet owners who participated in this year’s annual pet show. A hope to see attendees again next year is extended to those who could not attend.
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Frederick County Humane Society
Kelly Cole
WZYQ
Police Officers Deserve Respect in Appreciation Letter
A reader praise letter defends police from insult calling them Gestapo and hoodlums. It lauds officers as proud, honorable, and brave for facing fires, murders, and endless calls. The author urges appreciating their integrity and devotion with kindness and support. DAMON L. BARNHART.
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Gestapo
Sheriff's Department
Frederick News-Post Letters Policy Summary
The Frederick News-Post welcomes signed letters with a home address and a phone number for verification. Letters may be edited for space. Poetry or religious verse is not printed, and letters to other people are not published.
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Frederick
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Joseph Sperr
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
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Linda M. Kilgore
Little League
Rebecca A. Gehring Frederick
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U.S
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