Early Millennium Bug hits a 1997 patchwork newspaper
An old computer system crash crippled production at a regional daily, a weekend surprise that forced long hours and rapid transition. Reporters and editors train on new hardware while loyal staff and Imagination Center experts ensure delivery continues. Bill Wolfe notes reader confusion as typos and duplicated stories multiply in the bug ridden run.
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Bill Wolfe
Wolfsville
Imagination Center
Clinton
Free Will and Physician Assisted Death Debate
Len Sperling argues the Supreme Court leaves room for states to restrict physician assisted death and urges lawmakers to protect pain relief while respecting patient choice. He cites public support, physician and nurse involvement, and calls out AMA opposition and religious objections as complicating factors. The piece advocates clear protections and timely action by state legislators.
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Te Supreme Court
Washington Post
USA Today
Baltimore Jewish Times
Jack Kevorkian
Frederick News-Post
American Medical Association
Medical Associations
Medical Association
Len Spesling
Frederick
Pathfinder proves faster cheaper approach for Mars exploration
Al Rossiter Jr. notes that the Pathfinder mission shows NASA can return to Mars with cost effective, simpler systems. The piece contrasts Viking and Cassini costs with Pathfinder as a model, and envisions further robot and eventual human Mars missions through international cooperation and affordable design. It emphasizes the value of international effort and new leadership at NASA.
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Pathfinder
NASA
Dan Goldin
Mars
United States
Red Planet
Viking
America
Earth
Solar System
Cassini
Titan
Atlantic
Uranus
California Space Center
Space
Moon
Surveyor
Agency
Mars Observer
Congress
Clinton Administration
Russian Space Agency
Russia
United Earth
al Rossiter Jr
Scripps Howard News Service
Playground on East Church Street draws Frederick families
A playground built by Donald A. McIntosh on East Church Street became a popular spot for children with swings slides a pool a merry-go-round and seating for mothers. City officials noted a growing duck population at Carroll Creek and Culler Lake. A 16 year old was fined 10 for discharging a firearm within Frederick. Stratford golf champion G R Strasberger won 2000 for a hole in one. County commissioners agreed to a 240000 loan for sewer and water line extensions to McKinney Industrial Park and Flintho te property. City water resources manager Tom Smith said ample room exists for expansion. The Frederick Chamber backed Eastalco Aluminum’s third potline expansion with a Salute to Eastalco at the Holiday Inn.
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East Church Street
Donald A. “Mac" McIntosh
Church St
Carroll Creek
Culler Lake
Frederick
Mallard
Swinging Bridge
Frederick County
Metro Commission
Ballenger Creek
McKinney
Flinthote
Eastalco Aluminum Company
Elegant landmark Francis Scott Key Hotel eyed for restoration
Evelyn Edwards from Frederick advocates restoring the Francis Scott Key Hotel to its former elegance and converting the main level, possibly with apartments above, as the Homewood Retirement Center relocates to a larger facility nearby. She notes its ideal central location by Weinberg Theater, Carroll Creek Linear Park, and shops. Mayor Jim Grimes supports restoration.
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Homewood Retirement Center
Francis Scott Key
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Frederick
Weinberg Theater
Carroll Creek Linear Park
Jim Grimes
Frederick City
Taxes and Regulations Echo Revolutionary Era Sparks Debate
The piece argues modern regulations act like hidden taxes, citing Stamp Act and Townshend Acts as precedents. It contends unelected regulators impose fees, eroding freedoms, with Maryland restricting smoking in public venues as an example of taxation without representation.
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United States of America
Britain
Boston
State of
Maryland
Letters decry regulatory overreach and rising taxes
Charles W. Eyler of Brunswick frames citizen rights as being eroded by EPA and Maryland regulations. He argues regulators bypass elected officials, warns of higher consumer costs, mandates like air bags, and likens current actions to a tyrannical move to constrain freedoms while politicians promise but fail to curb abortion limits.
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Maryland
EPA
Clinton
Parkers warned of hefty handicapped parking fines
In a letter Lee Adams urges drivers to curb abuse of handicapped parking. He notes fraudulent permits and noncompliant relatives, warns that police and volunteers may request paperwork, and cites a $120 fine in the Frederick area for violators. He emphasizes carrying valid documentation to avoid misperceptions against truly disabled individuals.
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Frederick
Letters to the Editor Submission Rules
The Frederick News Post invites signed letters with name address and phone numbers for verification. Abbreviations occur due to space, poetry and form letters are excluded, and publication is not guaranteed given high volume. Mail fax or email directions are provided for submission.
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Frederick
Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick Sr
Fredericknewspost.com
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