Frederick Fourth of July Park Party in Baker Park
The July 4 celebration in Baker Park drew thousands for a family friendly independence day with a fireworks display and Frederick's 250th anniversary observance. Beer tents were available with two dollar cups but the crowd remained incident free according to police. The day featured entertainment from a soul group and a playful Bovine Bingo area while showers cooled the crowd before the fireworks.
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Baker Park
Frederick
Washington D.C
Mayor Grimes Faces Badge Flashing Controversy in Frederick
The Freder ick City Hall and police clash escalates as a mayoral badge incident sparks accusations of favoritism and political theater. Officials deny ordering special attention to VIP calls while public funds and a festival row draw scrutiny over official actions and immunity claims.
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Frederick
City Hall
Order of Police
Jim Grimes
Regis Raffensberger
Raffensberger
City of
Mr. Grimes
Joe Friday
Wyatt Earp
Ma’am
Arts Committee
Carroll Creek
Grimes
Maj
South Africa Abolishes Capital Punishment in Court Ruling
The Constitutional Court's unanimous decision abolishes the death penalty, citing a new constitutional ban on cruel or degrading punishment. Justice Chaskalson and Justice Langa frame the ruling as a test of rights culture, aligning with broader democratic reforms.
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Constitutional Court
United States Supreme Court
Pius Langa
Arthur Chaskalson
Supreme Court
Harry
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Constitutional Court of
United States
Nat Hentoff
Bill of Rights
Enterprise Assoc
Death penalty flaws and flawed justice system case analysis
Nat Hentoff argues due process failures and bias in capital punishment lead to arbitrary guilty verdicts and executions. He cites Massachusetts figures and global contrasts, noting inmates with mental retardation or juvenile offenders are executed, and laments American indifference while stressing systemic errors.
Frederick police salary proposal amid negotiations with FOP
Edward B. Jenkins calls for city leaders to concede to police salary demands to match Montgomery County, arguing Frederick has the lowest pay for its size in the DC metro area and urging aldermen and the mayor to explore the city treasury, even if tax increases are required.
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Frederick
Fraternal Order of Police
Montgomery County
Washington- Baltimore
Board of Aldermen
Jim Grimes
Rain storms flood Frederick area as heavy rains hit region
Frederick received 2.06 inches and Unionville 2.34 inches marking the heaviest two hour rainfall since Oct 1942. Carroll Creek overflowed, East Patrick Street and many downtown cellars flooded. Negotiations continue to sell Frederick Iron and Steel Co to out of town interests. Taneytown opposed a Frederick York bus plan at an ICC hearing. Thurmont opens new clinic HQ at 101 S Center St. Maryland Historical Trust offers 65000 to buy B&O station for preservation. Thurmont contracts with State for resident trooper. interim officer Dennis Hoffman covers until Trooper Kuhn arrives.
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Frederick
Unionville
Carroll Creek
Patrick Street
Thurmont
James Black
State of
Maryland
Dennis Hoffman
Catoctin Furnace
Joseph Kuhn
The Real Thing at Grove Stadium
Last night at Harry Grove Stadium Frederick Keys faced Prince William Cannons before 10 500 fans. The crowd enjoyed a festive night with kids chasing balls, families occupying rows, scoreboard song, a Blues Brothers style pregame act, top of the eighth teen girls line dance, and postgame fireworks. The piece contrasts this relatable scene with major league glamour and laments changes in baseball.
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Harry Grove Stadium
Frederick Keys
Prince William Cannons
Keys
Blues Brothers
Ripkens
Letters to the Editor Advocates Local Park Night Out
George A. Pappas Jr urges fans to visit minor league Harry Grove Stadium as a model of affordable, accessible baseball, contrasting with high salaries in major leagues. He cites Myersville post office issues and cites local officials including Gordon Seabury, Richard Ryder, and Congressman Roscoe Bartlett as contacts for mail problems.
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Harry Grove Stadium
Myersville
Gordon Seabury
Frederick
Richard Ryder
Baltimore
Roscoe Bartlett
Private mail system criticized in Myersville letter
A Myersville reader lambastes the U S Postal Service for failing delivery since its 1970 privatization push. The writer cites in town box mail being returned without box numbers, causing missed bills, notices, and a car emissions reminder, and argues for full privatization as private couriers thrive.
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U.S
Myersville
UPS
Federal Express
John Brown
P.O
Internal Revenue and Civil Service
TV V chip plan sparks consumer backlash
John E Olson of Mount Airy argues against President Clinton’s proposal for mandatory built in V chips on televisions. He says adults without children would pay extra for an unwanted feature and suggests a politicians hip device to shield people from costly federal dictates.
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Grimes
Armed Forces
Clinton
Letters to the Editor Guidelines at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters with name address and phone for verification. Publication not guaranteed due to volume and space. Some letters may be edited for taste or length. poetry and religious verse are not used. Send to 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or fax 662-9299.
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