Tragedy prompts mournful view of JFK Jr and Kennedy family
Editorial notes mourn the Kennedy family after JFK Jr and two Bessette sisters die in a weekend plane crash. It critiques the excessive coverage, praises some reports on pilot dangers and nighttime flight realities, and mocks sensationalism while noting public humor at Burkittsville Carnival tribute sandwich to the fictional witch.
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Bessettes
John F Kennedy Jr
John F. Kennedy
CBS
Dan Rather
Jfk Jr
Associated Press
People Magazine
Camelot
Burkittsville
Burkillsville
Fed data proposal sparks privacy worry in lending
The Federal Reserve Board proposed new rules allowing banks to collect race gender religion color and national origin data from loan applicants a move criticized by libertarian groups as eroding privacy and potentially aiding trial lawyers. ATR contends the shift creates a race conscious system and Congress debates safeguards while Regulation 2B traces back to 1974 and 1976 reforms.
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Federal Reserve Board
Americans For Tax Reform
Fed
ATR
Tral
Congress
Damon Ansell
Fed proposal stirs race and privacy fears in credit rules
The Fed weighs ending the prohibition on collecting race gender and national origin in lending arguing it would curb credit barriers for women and minorities yet raise risk of redlining misuses. Opponents warn it could erode privacy and revive race based classification in loan decisions.
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Equal Credit Opportunity Act
ATR
Fed
Suriups Hotecard Mels Set
Multitude of Local Updates From Frederick Area News
DAMAGE estimated at over 5000 dollars occurred at the Fraley meat plant near Catoctin as Little Hunting Creek overflowed its banks destroying a concrete wall protecting J. Austin Fraley’s office. Rumors persist about a wreck involving a new Frederick squad car driven by Officer George Hoffman. Erection of the first two bleachers at McCurdy Field reached 111 feet and 10 rows, boosting capacity to 3000 once finished in August. Jeanne Bussard Workshop staff rebutted state probe claims that clients were underpaid. Charles Gearinger halted his 168 hour biking record after six hours citing stress and visions. Only 25 percent of upcounty gas stations in Montgomery County complied with price sticker orders. lawmakers may require visible pump signs. Farm Queen hopefuls include Teresa Bowers, Theresa Tivall, Patricia Kahler, Marsha Loy, Susan Wachter, and Diane Wilbur.
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Fraley Oe and Meat
Catoctin
Little Hunting Creek
J. Austin Fraley
Frederick Post July 12 headline on horse rescue and disaster prep
Reader questions the front page coverage and asks who a state senator must contact to obtain a military helicopter for a horse rescue. Chuck Handley of the Independent Hose Co backs preparedness, urging readiness for disasters beyond animal rescues.
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Frederick
Chuck Handley
Independent Hose Co
Destruction in Balkans Stirs Media and Public Debate
The letter argues that US NATO actions devastate people and land in the Balkans, alleging controlled propaganda and elite profiteering. It cites civilian casualties, questions beyond battlefield losses, and urges informed public scrutiny amid postwar reconstruction dynamics.
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NATO
Balkans
Bear sightings prompt Maryland residents to respect wildlife
William Lee argues bears in Maryland reflect habitat loss and urges Frederick County residents to avoid attracting bears with trash or feeding pets. He notes tax laws apply to out of state purchases and urges compliant behavior, stressing bears are shy and problems arise from human actions.
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Bartlett Farm
Frederick County
Maryland
Balkans
Delaware
Frederick Area
Clinton takes job a Texas Bush GOP conservatism
Reader notes a humorous Frederick News-Post piece on July 15 about President Clinton and GOP conservatism. Quoted line suggesting non presidential actions is noted for comic effect. Letter-writer Jean Corazza from Clarksburg signs off.
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Frederick
Editor’s Sneer at Sleaze Overshadows Women’s Soccer Victory
A reader letter from Linda Bisaccia criticizes a July 13 editorial titled Soccermania for focusing on impropriety instead of praising the US women’s soccer team’s World Championship win. She argues the piece reflects editor bias and laments lack of funding for women’s sports pre Title IX, recounting her own schooling in Towson and Frederick to illustrate broader issues.
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Soccermania
Clinton
Wao
Baltimore County
Towson High
Board of Education
Wilson
Frederick
Letters to the Editor Policy at The Frederick News Post
The Frederick News Post invites signed exclusive letters with writer name home address and both home and business phones. Abbreviated letters may be published for sage reasons and poetry religious verse or copies of addressed letters are not published. Contact options include mail fax and email.
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Addess
Busness
Cail
Frederick News-Post
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