From New York to Frederick A wary move for safety
Riss Hodge writes about moving from New York to Freder ick seeking safety yet confronting crime in downtown Frederick. He notes drug arrests near public housing, vandalism, and police understaffing, arguing crime risks threaten the city’s charm and future unless addressed. He urges residents to demand crime reduction.
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Frederick
New York
Guardian Angels
New York City
D.C
Richard Ashton
Sodom and Gomorrah
America
Carroll Creek
Miracle at Lourdes and the life of Alexis Carrel
The report recounts Lourdes miracles including a terminal patient Marie Bailly who recovered after a pool visit. It follows Alexis Carrel, Nobel laureate physician, his Lourdes pilgrimages his marriage to Anne and later writings on prayer and science and the claim that miracles can occur.
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Bernadette Soubirous
Lourdes
Alexis Carrel
Carrel
Lyon
France
Ashe
Marie Bailly
Marie
the Daughters of Charity
Sterling Edwards
Anne
Reader’s Digest
Andy Rooney Help Wanted: Parody of Help Wanted Ads
A Philadelphia column riffs on HELP WANTED ads revealing oddities and absurdities. The piece notes plentiful accountant and nurse openings, sneaky salary phrases, and quirky postings from Bryn Mawr and a poultry virology position, ending with the columnist appreciating steady work as a writer.
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Philadelphia
Oer
Swimcoach
Bryn Mawr
Women’s College
Help Wanted
Charter government debate in Frederick County vote
BM. Mick Mastrine argues about moving to a charter form of government in Frederick County. He questions checks and balances, public safety control, and potential costs, noting sheriff dependence and funding limits. He warns charter could become permanent despite voter readiness and urges caution before fall referendum.
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Sheriff's Office
Pew
State House
Charter Commission
Frederick County
Winchester Hall
Pursue and Prosecute War Criminals, Goldstein Says
Louis L Goldstein urges rapid gathering of hard evidence to prosecute Iraqi war criminals. He recalls Filipino atrocities and cites Yamashita and Homma cases to stress witnesses fade and justice can be delayed. He warns that delaying action risks losing proof and time for trials.
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Kuwait
Philippine Islands
Intramuros
Manila
Marine Corps
Guam
Japan
Philippines
Fabrica
Negros Island
Masaharu Homma
Tomoyuki Yamashita
Yamashita
Hamma
Saddam Hussein
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Riss Hodge
George R. Plagent
Andy Rooney
Mick’ Mastrine
Charter
Mick” Mastrine
Sratheve
Louis L. Goldstein
Court of World Opinion
Loris L. Goldstein
Maryland
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