Frederick opens north end substation at 4 West Seventh Street
Frederick unveils a new city police substation to open July 24 at the former Fountain Medical Center on 4 West Seventh Street near the old North Market Street police site. The move, part of Major Ray Raffensberger’s community policing, follows patrols in the Square Corner area and near John Hanson apartments as crime rises citywide. A planned tri‑agency facility with the county and state police is still in planning, with cost savings debated against greater dispersal of personnel.
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Hollow NRA victory hits CDC over firearm data
The NRA's influence appears to push back against firearm research at the CDC's Injury Prevention Center. Critics say budget cuts remove vital data on gun violence, teen suicide, and school safety, while GOP leaders show mixed signals on gun policy and background checks. The piece frames the clash as a broader political struggle over public health versus gun lobbying.
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Thurmont letter links Klan to NAACP sparking debate
George R. Coffee of Frederick responds to a Thurmont readers letter that urged fairness from both sides after a Ku Klux Klan rally. He argues the NAACP fought Jim Crow, condemns racist violence, and says Klan comparisons smear victims and history. He urges showing atrocity photos in schools and notes NAACP’s ongoing, flawed but nonmurderous role.
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Frederick and Brunswick incidents span strikes runway and officials
A Brunswick woman reported a purse theft to Frederick police who said they must preserve peace. Brunswick workers failed to return by a 24 hour deadline, drawing State Police intervention. A Montgomery County resident described a plane landing bounce at a new Frederick airfield caused by rutting from cars, now halted. Three Russian visitors toured Eastalco Aluminum in Buckeystown with EPA interpreters. Dr. Charles G. Spicknall plans retirement in April 1977. Anna May Hughes, Gov. Thomas Johnson High drama teacher, elected president elect of the American Theater Association Secondary School Theater Association, to be installed in Los Angeles in August.
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Zoo cleanup reply defends care effort at Catoctin Preserve
Brian McLaren, director of the Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo, defends 18 days of new management against prior neglect. He cites improved animal health efforts led by Dr. Mark Wilson and promises non disruptive fixes as he appeals for more time to restore standards since 16 months of decline.
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Inexcusable city oversight in charter conflicts cited
Terry Bowie, chairman of the City Youth Commission in Frederick, argues the mayor’s procurement actions violate the city charter and ethics laws, demanding swift removal and a workshop to align management with personnel regulations and conflict of interest provisions. He cites Article IX, Section 134 and Section 213 as the basis for suspension and avoidance of direct financial impacts on relatives or affiliated entities.
Senseless abortion concerns voiced by Karan Henley
A letter from Karan Henley condemns partial birth abortion as against God and humanity. She cites religious influences from Islam and Christianity, urges legislative action, and pleads for protection of the vulnerable including the unborn. The writer coalesces faith, feminism, and ethics to oppose the procedure.
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post in Frederick MD
The Frederick News Post invites letters and requires name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume publication is not guaranteed. Letters can be mailed to 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or sent by telefax to 662 8299.
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