Moon landing a political triumph that sparked bold exploration
Editorial reflects on July 20 1969 as a moment of national pride amid the Cold War, noting the moon mission boosted confidence to reach beyond Earth and sparked ongoing space exploration despite questions about scientific gains and future aims. It highlights the Hubble telescope and the International Space Station as benefits while urging continued will and determination to explore.
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Jack Kennedy
Dallas
United States
Russia
U.S of A
Kennedy hubris and tragedy across the Kennedy clan
An editorial lament on hubris within the Kennedy family from Joe to John F Kennedy Jr. It links mythic divine madness to repeated political and personal calamities. The piece recalls assassination, plane crash lore, media scrutiny, and enduring public fascination with the family’s moral reputation and risk taking.
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Hin
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Secret Service
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JPR St
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Navi
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Massachusetts
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Joe
Hollywood
Martyn Monroe
Catholi Church
Madonna
John F Kennedy Jr
Jacqueline Rouvier Kennedynasis
Year of the Woman figures in 1991 92 GOP and Democratic race
The column argues 1991 92 may be the year of the woman with Bush Dole and Gore Bradley on the ticket options. Elizabeth Dole Christine Todd Whitman and Dianne Feinstein Barbara Boxer Jane Shaheen Kathleen Kennedy Townsend are named as potential No 2 for a ticket. The piece notes Iowa New Hampshire and early states shifting primaries and a push for a woman running mate.
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Arkansas
Bill Clinton
Bush
Davy Crockett
House of Representatives
Tennessee
Hell
Texas
George W Bush Express
David Beckwith
Beckwith
Wis
Iowa
Elizabeth Dole
New Hampshire
California
Michigan
al Gore
New Jersey
Bill Bradley
Dianne Feinstein
Barbara Boxer
Jane Shaheen
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Kathleen Kennedy Townsend
Jack Andersons
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Douglas Cohn
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Frederick News In Briefs From A Rocky August Day
Yesterday heavy rains caused flash flooding in Frederick County blocking U S 15 between Emmitsburg and the Mason-Dixon line. A sewer work cave in occurred at Ninth Street and Motter Avenue in Frederick. Navy Rear Admiral Allen G Quynn, retired after 30 years and two wars, has returned to Frederick with wife and daughter Peggy. Three other children include Allen G Quynn Jr and Mrs Dwight Collinus. Seventeen bred heifers and a yearling bull were sent to Germany via the Heifer Project Committee and Maryland Jersey Cattle Club. The Jeanne Bussard Training Workshop faces probe for underpayment to handicapped workers earning 19 cents to 1 50 hourly. Kathryn M Kitty Reed is a candidate for executive director of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce. Retired businessman Gurney Gosnell celebrated his 90th birthday, recalling Garage roots at 427 E Patrick St and later Kaufman/Jenkins interests. Wanda Foster named Fire Prevention Queen with Susan DeGrange and Nancy Foster as runner ups.
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Frederick County
U.S. 15
Emmitsburg
Mason-Dixon Line
Ninth Street
Motter Avenue
Frederick
NAVY
Allen G. Quynn
Rockwell Terrace
Peggy
Allen G. Quynn Jr
Sperry Gyroscope
Great Neck
Long Island
Dwight Collinus
Hagerstown
Gurney Gosnell
E. Patrick St
Murray Stauffer
Kaufman Garage
Jenkins’ Motors
Residents urge sign turnoff to save electricity during heat
Frederick Grosskurita asks why businesses keep bright advertising signs lit amid extreme heat and risk of blackout. He calls for laws requiring turning off outdoor signs when temperatures reach 45 degrees to aid the community.
Planning commission voting rights debated in county letter
Frederick County Commissioner Jan Gardner argues that liaisons to the planning commission should retain voting rights, noting Ilona Hogan waived hers in 1997. Gardner stresses commissioners must stay informed as liaisons to multiple boards and committees to guide county policy and public understanding.
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Frederick
Jan Gardner
Planning Commission
Frederick County
Wis
Airport Commission
Letters on commission duties and local roads provoke concerns
Readers praise commissioners for dedication to liaison duties and debate while criticizing traffic and police issues in Frederick. DORREN A. BASS urges lane changes near FSK mall and light timing fixes at 270, and ROBERT FOSTER warns of dangerous speeds on Crestwood and Corporate as patrols decline. The note also commends Mrs. Hogans and Mrs. Gardner for voting conduct.
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Hogans
FSK
Frederick
Jim Grimes
Corporate
Rockville
Crestwood
Ballenger
Letter writer urges educated debate over socialism
Frederick reader criticizes July 13 letter by William Rose as misinformed. He argues socialism is not measured by taxes and condemns mischaracterized views of socialism and capitalism. He says the editorial staff should publish more informed letters. John Phillips.
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Frederick
William Rose
Russia
Mr. Rose
U.S
Traffic Woes Plague Md 85 Construction Delays
Resident complaints detail slow New Design Road reconstruction in Frederick. Multiple sections closed or under construction cause detours from Crestwood to Corporate Drive and Elmer Derr Road. Speeding, limited patrols, and poor progress raise safety and access concerns.
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MD. 85
New Design Road
Frederick
Corporate Drive
Crestwood Boulevard
Stadium
Foxcroft
Giant
Crestwood
Elmer Derr
Robins Meadows
Manor Woods
Elmer Derr Road
Letters to the Frederick News Post Guidelines
The Frederick News Post invites signed letters with full writer details including home address and home and business phones. Space limits mean letters may be abbreviated and publication is not guaranteed. Submissions can be mailed faxed or emailed to the Frederick News Post with the provided contact and address details.
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