Frederick Carroll Creek naming contest inspires public input
Citizens submitted hundreds of section names for Carroll Creek park with many honoring local history. Proposals included Ol Hosiery Junction and Ho Bo Branch while critiques urged avoiding names after politicians such as former Mayor Ron Young. Winners will be announced soon with Mayor Paul Gordon thanking participants and officials.
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Frederick
Carroll Creek
Ho Bo
Tanner’s Run
Swampers
Barbara Fritchie
Ron Young
Young
Ron Yvoung
Paul Gordon
Cats and Leashes Politics Laugh at Cat Control Laws
Robert C. Reid argues that politicians misunderstand cats as he recalls past attempts to leash cats and rabies laws. He recalls Marauding Cat Bill history and Adlai Stevenson veto, praising feline independence and critiquing dog leash mandates, urging priorities away from cat control.
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Houdini
Illinois
Adlai _ Stevenson
Siw
Dwight D
Eisenhower
Stevenson
Muffy
Cat Magazine
United States
Animal Control
Saddam linked theory resurfaces in Lauda Air crash probe
CIA analysts and terrorism experts weigh Iraqi fingerprints in the May 26 Bangkok to Vienna Lauda Air disaster that killed 223. Thai and Austrian investigators consider a bomb aboard the 18 month old jet, with witnesses and debris pointing to an explosion at 20 000 feet. Abu Nidal Organization and May 15 Group are cited as likely perpetrators with links to Bangkok.
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Washington
Central Intelligence Agency
Saddam Hussein
Thailand
Lauda Air
Bangkok
Vienna
CIA
Abu Nidal Organization
U.S
Noel Koch
International Security Management
Abu Nidal
Abu Ibrahim
Baghdad
Bangkok terror threat and Gulf War debate outlined
The piece links Muslim support for Iraq to Bangkok airport security gaps and Thai arrests tied to arms smuggling. It notes Sauda Air bag screening failures en route from Hong Kong to Vienna with Bangkok stopover, mentions Palestinian state sponsorship and Austria's neutrality, and references US reactions and political commentary on Greenspan and President Bush's health and policies.
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Iraq
Bangkok
Sauda Air
Hong Kong
Vienna
Austria
Israel
Territories
Abu Nidal
Saddam
Bush Administration
Aluminum drive aims to reach 20 000 pounds at North Market Yard
Fifty years ago on July 18 1941 Alton Bennett announced school officials allowed use of North Market Street School yard as the aluminum collection depository. Community enthusiasm ran high with a county goal of 10 000 pounds and hopes to reach 20 000. Mayor Culler received a second aluminum contribution when George Gittinger dropped off a coffee pot at the mayor's office. Fort Meade opened a steeplechase course for the 125th Infantry Regiment with Col D John Markey among early finishers. The Mountain Theater in Braddock Heights opened its third summer stock season with It's A Wild Child directed by Fitzroy Davis.
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Alton Y. Bennett
National Defense Aluminum Collection
North Market Street
Lloyd C. Culler
George M. Gittinger
Frederick
125Th Infantry
Fort Meade
D. John Markey
The
Mountain Theater
Braddock Heights Playhouse
Larry Johnson
Fitzroy Davis
Thayer Allen
Elizabeth Drewing
Eva Paul
James Decker
James Gannon
June Brehm
Bruce Riley
Kenneth Michael
Arthur Carpenter
All Playground Flower Show winners and city notes
Twenty years ago first place in the All Playground Flower Show sponsored by the Garden Club of Frederick was awarded to Patrick Magaha Karen Hansen and Mark Batdorf. HUD approved 239003 for renovations at Taney Lincoln Carver and John Hanson apartments. Ralph A Weedon marking 41 years as a window washer reflected on city change from North Market Street. Nikirk and Huber Jr. organized Boy Scout Troop 283 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with Nikirk as scout master and Huber as assistant.
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All Playground
Garden Club of
Frederick
Court House
Patrick Magaha
Karen Hansen
Mark Batdorf
Taney, Lincoln, Carver
John Hanson
Ralph A. Weedon
West All Saints Street
North Market Street
Mr. Weedon
F. Martin Nikirk
Paul K. Huber Jr
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Mr. Nikirk
Mr. Huber
Turning from pro-choice to pro-life stance reflects deep moral conflict
A letter writer recounts witnessing a saline abortion in a hospital cart bucket, arguing the fetus is a life with rights. He rejects abortion as murder, insists Christian beliefs guide his stance, and calls for legal prohibition until divine return. He urges women to consider the fetus's rights alongside maternal autonomy.
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Inner City
Gays can change with persistence letter response
Steven D. Campden replies to Ms. Haas regarding gay rights, arguing change is possible through persistence and faith. He condemns the notion as folly and extends the view to other destructive habits, including sexual conduct and drugs, stating transformation requires effort and pain.
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Steven D. Campden
Letters Advocate Mental Health Response to Addictions
A reader praises a legal professional for challenging lax approaches to addictions especially sexual ones. The letter contrasts with James J. Shabelski and defends newspaper editors for publishing diverse public opinions, even if some letters seem biased or irrelevant.
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News- Fest
Myersville Welcomes New Family Medical Center
G Lee Teets writes from Myersville praising the opening of a new Family Medical Center near I 70 serving the greater Myersville area. He argues competition benefits patients, notes Dr Charles Wierer’s concerns, and urges broader hospital admitting privileges for local doctors to improve care and affordability.
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Myersville
Frederick News-Post
Charles Wierer
Washington County Hospital
Robert P. Taylor
Wierer
Taylor
Frederick Memorial Hospital
County higher tax rates from discount change misquoted
Letter from W B Rose questions Frederick County budget officer Mr Sweadner. He contests a reported saving of 494 090 dollars from discount rate cuts, arguing the change increases tax income instead. He urges clearer reporting and correction to reflect the true financial impact.
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Christina Barnes
Sweadner
Frederick County
County
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