Major General Marion Carl Hero and Vietnam Era Pilot Killed in Home Invasion
A celebrated American pilot and Marine general, Marion Carl, famed for Midway defenses, Guadalcanal feats, and records as a test pilot, was killed in Oregon at age 82 in a random home invasion. His wife was wounded amid a robbers attack, ending a life of 13,000 flying hours and numerous honors including a Navy Cross and Air Medal.
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Marion Carl
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Guadalcanal
2Nd Marine Air Wing
Associated Press
Carl
Barrett Tillman
Hollywood
Oregon
Louis Goldstein Remembered As Maryland’s Decent Statesman
A tribute to Louis Goldstein, long-serving Maryland official, praised for integrity, kindness, and bipartisan respect. The memoir highlights his WW II service, tenure as comptroller, and influence on politics, noting his warmth, vigilance on spending, and enduring public decency. His absence leaves Maryland poorer.
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Louis Goldstein
Sen
Barbara Mikulski
Maryland
Louis
CNN Fallout Reveals TV News Stars Behind Nerve Gas Claim
Scripps Howard News Service argues CNN’s Laos nerve gas report exposed a star system in TV news with anchors like Peter Arnett reading scripts written by others. The piece credits Floyd Abrams for uncovering the facts while criticizing the executive failure to halt the story.
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CNN
Laos
L. Frank Baum
Emerald City
Peter Arnett
Associated Press
CBS
60 Minutes
TV Biz
Mike
Morley
America
Floyd Abrams
Abrams
Richard Kaplan
Time-Warner
Scripps Howard News Service
Frederick items from News-Post files recap local events
Governor William Preston Lane Jr named Peter W. Chichester to the University of Maryland Board of Regents. Plans advance for the second annual Fighting For Time pageant reenactment. Barbara Fritchie incident lead role to be played by Mrs. Howard Chapline Kelly. Local Soap Box Derby clinics draw 11 15 year old participants at 106 B. Patrick St. Committee weighs eligibility of a 15 year old Frederick girl who calls herself a tom boy. Sabra Chambers Anna May Brown and Ann Grove attend Girls State in Annapolis representing Francis Scott Key Post Auxiliary with Betty Phobus as counselor. Frederick Mayor Ronald N Young notes temporary loss of flood insurance due to an administrative error and condemns federal red tape inflating project costs, including sewage plant upgrades. Pat Andgchick and daughter Lori win Frederick Tennis Club Women s Doubles at Tuscarora Tennis Barn defeating Karen Bachtell Linda Stout. Eight Frederick County girls vie for 1978 Frederick County Farm Queen at Jefferson Community Center: Judy Blank Debbie Flanigan Patricia Ann Kahler Cynthia Keller Marsha Loy Mary Jane Ramsburg Robin Rudy Teresa Bowers.
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B. Patrick St
Frederick
Sabra Chambers
Anna May Brown
Ann Grove
Francis Scott Key Post
American Legion Auxiliary
Girls State
Annapolis
Betty Phobus
Frederick County
Coach Ritter forfeits playoff game to protect players
Reader writes that Coach Steve Ritter chose safety over victory in a June article, praising the decision and urging Frederick County to establish strict lightning rules for all sports. The writer condemns the opposing Hern don coach for risking children’s lives and calls for better officiating and coach education.
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Steve Ritter
Ritter
Herndon
Lightning
Frederick County
Cops and Bias in Arrest Practices Discussion
A reader argues police training must curb excessive force while defending officers right to arrest. He questions a specific elderly Hispanic woman's arrest, warns against targeting Hispanics, and urges calm cooperation with law enforcement while considering retirement plans and legal aid.
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Frederick County
Costa del Sal
Letters to the Editor Arnie McGaha Sr Frederick
Readers weigh in on local issues with opinions directed at community leaders. Arnie McGaha Sr and Frederick are cited in letters reflecting neighborhood concerns and civic discourse.
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Arnie McGaha
Sr Frederick
Grateful for Survival in Tragic Frederick Incident
The writer urges Frederick Moore to feel grateful he survived and that Deputy Rick Winer narrowly halted a dangerous act in severe road conditions. They note no others were hurt and question Moore’s hint at a lawsuit, urging reflection on the trauma and not overreaction.
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Frederick
Tom ” Moore
Rick Winer
Frederick Post
Moore
County 250th salute concert in Thurmont on Memorial Day weekend
George W. Wireman of Thurmont critiques Frederick County 250th anniversary events saying Thurmont hosted the May 31 concert in Memorial Park with county officials and notable guests, while communities across the county felt overlooked and attendance favored Thurmont. A concert August 23 with the 349th Army Band is planned, and he urges better county-wide promotion.
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Thurmont
Thurmont Memorial Park
Frederick County
Maryland
Louis L. Goldstein
Frederick County Fairgrounds
Frederick
349Th Army Band
Residents oppose development plans in Lake Linganore community
Letters from residents express frustration with the Lake Linganore Association Board, citing influence by Frank Ellis and developers. They note a petition against a condo apartment and shopping plan at Eaglehead and Coldstream drives, arguing it would ruin private, quiet, natural Singapore area by increasing noise and traffic. Brad Myers and Dan Porfirio urge preservation of current status.
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Lake Linganore
Lake Linganore Association Board
Frank Ellis
Eagiehead
Coldstream Drives
Singapore
Unusually strong new Maryland Senator Tim Ferguson
S. Alex Bradford describes State Senator Tim Ferguson as unusually forceful despite brief tenure. The piece praises his willingness to challenge both Democrats and his own party, positioning him as a candid advocate for constituents and a disruptor of the Senate status quo.
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Tim Ferguson
Senate
Maryland Senate
Sen. Ferguson
Sen
Ferguson
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