July Fourth Celebrations Across Frederick Area
Community events mark Independence Day with Fort McHenry fireworks and Baker Park activities in Frederick. Antietam National Battlefield hosts a July 4 program with Maryland Symphony Orchestra music, cannon fire, and fireworks. Veterans are honored for protecting freedom as residents enjoy a long weekend of picnics and public festivities.
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Hong Kong
Network TV
Far East
Fort McHenry
Baltimore
Francis Scott Key
Baker Park
Frederick
Frederick County
Antietam National Battlefield
Maryland Symphony Orchestra
Memories Bind Me to the Nation and Its Flag
Navy veteran Joseph Callins recalls profound moments with the U S flag from across the Atlantic to Beirut and Dubrovnik. He cherishes sight of the flag atop ships, a Vietnam Memorial visit, and a poignant scene at the wall where a veteran left a gift in memory of fallen friends.
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United States
Navy
Atlantic
Steven Spielberg
Holiday Inn
Beirut
Lebanon
U.S
Dubrovnik
Ulysses S. Grant
New York City
Washington, D.C
Lincoln Memorial
Navy Memorial
National Archives
White House
Washington Monument
Bef
Joseph Callins Statind
Rainstead
VW Collins
Maine and Vermont Lead Push for Clean Money Reform
A Boston writer notes Maine and Vermont moving toward public funding for state races to curb big money in politics. The piece cites ADM contributions, soft money totals, and bills sponsored by Wellstone Kerry Glenn Biden Leahy to replace dollar democracy with real democracy.
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House of Representatives
Archer Daniels Midland Corp
ADM
Common Cause
ACM
Jamin Raskin
American University
Congress
Maine
Vermont
Arizona
Illinois
North Carolina
Connecticut
New Mexico
New York City
Janice Fine
Maine Initiative
Public Campaign
Paul Wellstone
John Kerry
Mass
John Glenn
Ohio
Joe Biden
D-Del
Pat Leahy
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Holly Sklar
Boston
Scripps Howard News Service
Frederick Officials Hire Grinnalds for 3000 Survey Plan
Frederick city officials retained Baltimore consultant Jefferson C. Grinnalds to conduct a 3000 survey covering re zoning of old corporate limits 1929 laws and expansion beyond one mile into newly incorporated areas. James H. Falk begins third term as Frederick County treasurer. C&P announces 922000 rate cut for 50000 subscribers saving about 1000 residents. Rocky Ridge residents win rural delivery continuity. Weil Weil Brothers form Economy Oil partnership with Phoenix Inc. Senior Citizens Advisory Board backs Dr Patrick L Christoff amid enrollment padding probe at Frederick Community College.
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Frederick
Jefferson C. Grinnalds
Baltimore
Irving H. Weil
Weil Brothers Plumbing and Heating Inc
Richard B. Kline
Phoenix Inc
Economy Oil
Weil Brothers
Senior Citizens Advisory Board of
Frederick Community College
Patrick L. Christoff
Promises unkept for a good soldier at Frederick Post
Mary D Paulhamts of New Market recounts her husband Major Edward Panihamas Panihamas who was denied a military funeral despite plans for a full honors burial. She describes calls to Fort Meade Fort Detrick and local efforts with the American Legion as well as two certificates of appreciation from the president, lamenting changes in policy and honoring his service.
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Frederick Post
Edward B. Paulhamus
Army
Fort Meade
Maryland
Air Force
Fort Detrick
Edward Panihamas
American Legion
Old Boy
United States
Letters stir debate on phone fraud and motorcycle rides
Readers recount a May to June phone scam from an unfamiliar long distance outfit and a June 21 breast cancer rally ride in Frederick. Wanda Deatherage faced billing despite no calls, while Kathleen Loerich defends police and the helmeted ride, noting the fundraiser raised eight thousand dollars for Susan G. Komen and law questions linger.
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Wanda
Bell Atlantic
Ma Bell
Frederick
Frederick City
Anderson
Maryland
Special Court of Appeals
Michigan
Susan G. Komen
Frederick County
Mr. Anderson
Cyclists Respond to Anderson Letter on Enforcement
A reader named Lam replies to Robert W. Anderson's June 27 letter about enforcement. Lam clarifies several statements and references separate, unrelated events to counter the points raised.
Letters to the Editor guidelines at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News Post invites exclusive letters from readers and requires the writer’s name address and both home and work phone numbers for verification. Due to volume, not all letters may be published and abridgments are common. Submission options include mail, fax, and email.
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Frederick News Post
Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick Sr
Frederick
Leners
Fredericknew
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Ellis C. Wachter
C&p Telephone Company
C&p
Maryland Public Service Commission
Rocky Ridge
U.S. Postal Service
Mary D Paulhamts New Market
Jack Deatherage Jr
Emmitsburg
Kathleen Loerich Frederick
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