Victimhood and systemic bias across racial groups in 1994
The text argues for broad government programs to address perceived racial oppression and white suffering. It contrasts Black, Asian American, and Hispanic outcomes in employment education and health, and notes mortgage denial disparities, while mentioning Anglo Saxon history and Norman invasions as context.
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Riley
Height Victim Nation Rants on Inequality and Bias
A Creators Syndicate column argues that society victimizes tall people through bias and infrastructure, comparing discrimination across height to racism sexism age and ability gaps. It asserts heightism affects daily life via fountains urinals seats and sizing while government programs unevenly assist some victims over others.
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Congress
Creators Syndicate
Frederick Klan protest covered amid community debate
A Frederick newspaper recalls internal debate over covering a Ku Klux Klan protest targeting gays. The editors note the dilemma between publicity and amplifying hate, arguing coverage informs readers and supports efforts to curb the group while avoiding sensationalism.
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Ku Klux Klan
Frederick
Frederick Fair
Population concerns spark letter to editor on overpopulation
Diane B. Koehnlein questions the Population Research Institute's backing and Miller's stance on overpopulation. She cites growth rates in Sub Sahara Africa and India, U.S. immigration, farmland limits, water use, and looming ecological strain, urging readers to educate themselves and take a balanced view.
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India
United States
Miller
Midwest
California
James
Colorado
Mexico
World Watch Institute
Sweden
Miller's Institute
Earth
Western Maryland College
Frederick Faces Water Shortages and Security Updates
William J. Davis warned the city water supply ceased at the Fishing Creek dam 23 days earlier than in 1943 while W. Raymond Walter said filtration plant work at Singapore continues with only a third of required workers. Col Joseph Sears denied rumors of a petition to exclude military personnel from Frederick but announced limited visit freedom for staff. Lt Vincent Hopkins tightened live ordnance searches after finding torpedoes and burning small arms ammo in a fortified trench. County Commissioner Dorsey and Mayor Young agreed to jointly sponsor a 400 car parking deck behind City Hall. William Mutsehler was named coordinator for Frederick Community College’s Aviation Technician School after 10 years at Southwest Suburban Airport.
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Fishing Creek
Frederick City
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Singapore
Joseph D. Sears
Camp Detrick
Hugh W. Gittinger
Frederick
Camp
Lawrence A. Dorsey
Ronald N. Young
City Hall
William F. Mutsehler
U.S. Air Force
Frederick Community College
Southwest Suburban
Pittsburgh
Ordinary oxymoron and the front page article on gay people
A reader challenges Jessica Grege's June 22 front page piece on ordinary gay people calling the term an oxymoron and questions the Triangles club name, bisexuality, AIDS, and education claims. The letter condemns promotion of homosexuality and invokes Pedophile Pride week with a provocative call for scrutiny.
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Jessica Grege
Mr. Andrews
Andrews
Frederick
Questioning Frederick’s status vs Mount Airy over bars
A reader in Kemptown asks whether Frederick has declined relative to Mount Airy and questions local attitudes toward LGBTQ bars. The note expresses concern about community acceptance, church stance, and divine approval, without detailing any event or opening.
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Frederick
Mount Airy
Church
God
Not for Shepard against Schaefer in 1994 column
Responding to Roy Meachum's June 6 1994 column, the writer argues that Bill Shepard did not win 40 percent of the 1990 gubernatorial vote. The piece contends the vote reflected opposition to Schaefer's policy rather than strong support for Shepard and references Del Ellen.
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Roy Meachum
Bill Shepard
Schaefer
Del
Ellen
Sauerbrey Campaign Clash Highlights Maryland Governor Race
Del Ellen Sauerbrey, with 16 years in the State Legislature and eight as Republican Minority Leader, faces primary scrutiny over her record and campaign funding. The piece contrasts her pro-victim rights stance with opponents, notes a $1 million post‑primary fund, and weighs Bentley’s spending history and district votes.
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Kathy Townsend
Kurt Schmoke
Helen Bentley
Bentley
Sauerbrey
Debate on Bentley voting record in Maryland race
Candidate defends discussing incumbents voting history as a public issue while distancing a campaign handout from his team. He cites state budget shortfall and vows to debate policy, noting Congresswoman Bentley's absence from forums and his own past votes on cutting state government size and cost.
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Bentley
Congress
National Chamber of Commerce
Concord Coalition
Ben Cardin
Kweisi Mfume
Prince George's
Frederick County
GOP
Mary or nothing but a wimpy devil sparks reader ire
Francis Smith of Emmitsburg criticizes Anthony Dove's June 27 column for vitriolic tone toward Mary. He defends Marian teaching, cites Jesus by John giving Mary as mother and advocate, and questions apparitions in Emmitsburg while noting Mass, Exposition, Benediction, Rosary, and Reconciliation as fruits.
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Anthony Dove
Mary
Jesus
John
Emmitsburg
Letters to the Editor Submission Information
The Frederick News-Post invites readers to send letters with name address and phone number. Contact details include 200 East Patrick Street Frederick Maryland 21705 and P O Box 579. A fax number 662 8279 is provided for submissions.
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Frederick News
E. Patrick St
P.O
Frederick
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