Heat wave lingers as residents seek cool spots near shade
The paper notes one of the hottest and longest heat waves in years may persist for about five days more. It urges cooling tips and safety steps due to high humidity and power usage while suggesting readers find comfort in shaded locations, trees, and breezes from nearby mountains.
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Bartlett loyalist defends congressman in Western Maryland letter
Vincent Dellaposta of Hagerstown, a Washington County Republican Central Committee member, argues Bartlett deserves a full term. He counters criticisms from Beltway rivals, highlights Bartlett’s job saves at Fleetwood and Letterkenny, and notes education funding and legislative efforts. He condemns detractors and praises Bartlett as a sincere representative of Sixth District voters.
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Roscoe Bartlett
Washington
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Hancock
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Beverly Byron
Roscoe
Ellen Bartlett
Dr. Bartlett
Vincent Dellaposta
Washington County
Republican Central Committee
Hughes Opposes City Manager Change in Frederick Mayoral Bid
Democratic candidate Gary Hughes argues against switching Frederick to a city manager form. He says change should be deliberate, benefits citizens, and that only the mayor should be accountable to voters. He pledges to lead within the current structure and urges others to join.
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Frederick
Board
Carroll Creek
Gary Hughes
Good old days good old cars and a WWII veteran tale
A Frederick County couple Evelyn Seal Butler and Gunner C R Dick Butler recount memories of wartime service with five campaign ribbons and seven battle stars. The article also notes a price freeze plan announced by the Regional Office of Price Administration for several states and the District of Columbia, targeting restaurant prices from April 4 to 10. It reflects on classic car features from the 1930s to the 1960s, including tail fins, manual wipers, running boards, and radiator caps as distinctive era marks.
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Frederick Athletic Club
Frederick County
U.S. Marine Corps
Jimmy Dolittle
Tokyo
Coral Sea
Midway
Pacific
Evelyn Seal
Office of Price Administration
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Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delaware
New Jersey
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Tye
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Remembering old cars and a changing era
Andy Rooney recalls 1930s packard quirks crank-starts trunk space and touring comforts. He contrasts era has more interior room yet simpler tech with today s integrated bodies and changing speeds. The piece blends nostalgia with reflections on past automotive design.
NAFTA Debate Warns of Job Loss and Corruption Risks
Ward W. Fetlow Jr. from Frederick argues against NAFTA, claiming it will hollow out middle class jobs by driving U.S. companies to Mexico for cheaper labor. He warns of corruption, bribery, and foreign influence, urging readers to contact their congressmen and senators to oppose the agreement.
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U.S
Mexico
NAFTA
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Gready
Missing Facts In Frederick County Meeting Reports
About June 15 1993 at Winchester Hall a group of roughly 100 FCTA Pink Shirts attended the County Commissioner meeting. The author challenges a news account depicting Commissioner Sue Ann Yingling as rudely treated by teachers, claiming she behaved professionally yet reacted loudly by removing a microphone and leaving in anger. The letter questions reporting accuracy and hints at missed details.
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FCTA
Winchester Hall
Sue Ann Yingling
Mrs. Yingling
Frederick
Letters Critique County Meeting Coverage and Channel 19
Anne L Thomas Palmer complains that a Board of County Commissioners meeting was not rebroadcast due to technical difficulties caused by a switch error. She notes perceived bias in station coverage and urges Frederick Cablevision and The Frederick News-Post to report news without censorship.
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Burkittsville
Lawrence Way
Frederick County Council of Governments
COG
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Mrs. Yingling
Board of County Commissioners
Frederick Cablevision
Frederick News-Post
Bartlett signs on to English-only bills contested claims
A reader letter argues that so called English-only bills aim to curb immigrant transition laws and promote assimilation. The writer cites the Roth bill as supporting language learning while denying bilingual education bans and notes cross party support amid a broader reform debate.
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Dan Burns
Bartlett
Congress
Roth
Wenger biographical book linked to Gettysburg tale misstates Rose Hill Manor origin
A reader objecting to The Frederick Post's July 2 report on Rev. Wenger's book Western Maryland the Springboard of the Union Army to Gettysburg notes a factual error. The article wrongly placed Rose Hill Manor as Richfield. historical context shows Richfield along U.S. 15 north of Frederick and linked to Governor Thomas Johnson, with Johnson later living at Rose Hill Manor after giving property to his daughter and son-in-law.
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Wenger
Maryland
Gettysburg
Rose Hill Manor
Richfield
U.S. 15
Thomas Johnson
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