Former sheriff Carl Harbaugh enters county commissioner race
In Frederick County a major surprise is former sheriff Carl Harbaugh running for county commissioner. His record includes anti gambling actions and tense fights with commissioners over funding and staffing. The field includes six Democrats and ten Republicans with primary battles ahead. Citizens seek broad, fair hearings and informed choices between now and the September primary.
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Smoothie
Tough
Blunt
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Republican Central Committees
Register of Wills
Frederick
Meachum blasts CNN scandal and Turner family fault line
Roy Meachum defends CNN from a sensational report on poison gas claims tied to the Vietnam era. He traces the network's woes to leadership shifts under Tom Johnson and Rick Kaplan, noting Ed Turner’s enduring influence and questioning journalistic integrity after a wave of internal turmoil.
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CNN
Ted Turner
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ABC
Rick” Kaplan
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Fox
Kaplan
Food Lion
Time Magazine
Time- Warner Corporation
Washington Post
Johnson
Walter Cronkite
Los Angeles
Clinton China trip mixed reviews spark Taiwan policy debate
The Clinton visit drew praise from Newt Gingrich and editorials for outreach, yet critics branded the three no's on Taiwan as a kowtow. The piece discusses Taiwan independence risks, China relations, and the U S stance as a global power balancing firmness and diplomacy.
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Henry Kissinger
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Newspaper Enterprise Assoc
Lane appoints Staley to Frederick Roads Board
Governor William Preston Lane Jr names Petersville farmer William Staley to the Frederick County Roads Board to fill the unexpired term of the late John A. Engle. The item appears amid other local items including a Civil War pageant, cemetery vandalism, and city planning updates.
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William Preston Lane Jr
William Staley
Petersville
Frederick County Roads Board
Mr Staley
John A. Engle
Poor oppose gambling stance cited in governor race
Voter Williams Mayo from Frederick plans to back governor candidate Parris Glendening for his anti gambling position. He argues the game favors the rich over the poor and praises the poor man.
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Parris Glendening
Mount Airy residents urged to welcome Wal Mart store
A reader argues that a Wal Mart in Mount Airy would create jobs for locals and serve the younger generation. The writer contends entry of Wal Mart would not raise traffic, would surpass Ames in variety, and could benefit the town’s economy, urging residents to oppose opposition to the project.
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Wal-Mart
Ames
Safeway and
Weis
Safeway
Food Lion
Elderly Colon Cancer Survives With Medical Support
A reader shares gratitude for surviving colon cancer at an advanced age, crediting God and dedicated doctors and health care givers for the successful outcome and ongoing care.
Diabetes language and local champions praise in Frederick County letters
Shirley Brobst urges respectful terms for diabetes, not labeling individuals as diabetics, while reflecting on recent Frederick County traffic stop coverage. The writer also notes pride in Maryland champions Ben and Emily, calls for fuller front-page credit, and thanks local officials for marriage coverage. Myrlee Burtnner from Middletown signs off.
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Frederick County
Ben
Emily
Maryland
Grimes
Ms. May
Gov. Glendening
John Derr
Rotorex fined for years of sewer water risk to workers
SHELIE McCOWN of Jefferson argues Rotorex should face harsher penalties for knowingly exposing employees to cancer causing agents in drinking water. She calls for management to drink the same water and urges a boycott of Fedders Corp. products to reflect the alleged harm.
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Rotorex
Fedders Corp
Fedders
Local youths Ben Nelson and Emily Martin win national marble titles
Frederick County residents Ben Nelson aged 14 from Middletown and Emily Martin aged 12 from Frederick have earned national marble shooting championships. The Frederick Post front page features a small story about their achievement, while police reports note drug evidence among other items.
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Ben Nelson
Emily Martin
Frederick County
Ben
Middletown
Emily
Frederick
Frederick Post
Real point of Frederick News Post dog shelter stories
A reader argues the papers moralizes on animal shelter issues while ignoring human dignity. The critic cites lack of context in quotes from Animal Control director Merry Ellen Poole and notes state law on animal shelter while highlighting human living conditions.
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Frederick
Pound
Nezus Post
Animal Control
Merry Ellen Poole
Mr. Jackson
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites signed exclusive letters with the writer’s water name, home address, and phone numbers for verification. Space limits mean not all letters published. poetry and copies of others letters are not printed. send by mail fax or email to the listed Frederick address or contact.
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E. Patrick St
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Frederick
Fredericknewspost.com
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