Crime rates editorial urges community policing to curb high crime
The editorial notes crime rates vary with three month trends, counting Frederick city and county figures, and comparing state totals. It highlights 264 crimes against people and 942 property crimes in Frederick city, with breakdowns of assaults and break-ins, and urges awareness and cooperation with police to reduce crime through visible patrols and neighborhood vigilance. It cites state figures showing large disparities across counties and advocates long term community involvement.
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Frederick City
Baltimore City
Prince George's County
Baltimore County
Montgomery County
Associated Press
Carroll County
Ferguson and Tim Ferguson press clash over scholarships in Carroll County
Carroll County resident and readers clash with State Senator Tim Ferguson over a News-Post report detailing scholarship allocations. The article cites figures showing Carroll residents receive a minority share, while Ferguson defends his district and questions the reporting.
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Arrost
Tim Ferguson
News-Post
Matt Burakat
Ferguson
Frederick
Carroll
Me Barakat
Donne
Matt
Fet
Barakat
Carroll County
Frederick County
Etter
Maryland
Bof
Kok
Earl Robbins
Earl
Frederik
Winchester Hall
Annapolis
Jack Derr
St. John’s
Prospect Hall
Richard Fairley
Derr
Kit
Caboodle
Senate
Thomas V
Mike Miller
Matt Barakat
Alex Mooney
David Brinkley
Joe Bartlett
Sue Hecht
Ex Spokesman McCurry Points to Government Openness
Former Clinton White House press secretary Mike McCurry argues in Washington Monthly that government spokespeople fail to provide vital public information. He cites barriers and urges on the record briefings, noting officials often hide behind anonymity while candor lags decades after Kissinger era rules.
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Asnenee
Clinton White House
Mike McCurry
McCurry
The
Washington Monthly
China
Belgrade
White House
Ings
Henry Kissinger
Nixon
Vietnam
San Clemente
Calif
Kissinger
Kremlin
Newsday
David Kissinger
Scripps Howard News Service
Frederick 4-H Achievements Day honors and local events
More than 250 participants and spectators gathered at the Baker Park bandshell to close Frederick County 4 H Club Girls Achievements Day. Betty Wilcom of Urbana won first with Florence Roderick Garst and Frances Montgomery also placing. Patsy Himes of Walkersville was the alternate winner. A full page advertisement by Richard F Kline showcased a residential development along Fairview Avenue and Kline Boulevard with lots priced at 1650 and corner lots at 1900. All American Airways launched service linking Frederick with Buffalo via Pittsburgh, with 53 cities served and 8968 miles daily. Peter J T Nelson of Omnibus Corp sought feedback on a proposed inter-county bus link among Frederick, Washington and Baltimore. Jackpot Days merchants event featured Rockville band Southern Comfort and Freddie the clown. Cooler weather brought relief after a hot spell, with rain still needed. Freddie the clown and Elmo opened a barbershop in Francis Scott Key Mall ahead of the circus July 30.
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Baker Park
Frederick County
Richard F Kline
Water shortage spurs call for action in Tama area
Tama resident Joe Poye of Point of Rocks says two local wells require flushing after long shortage and urges county crews to inspect for sediment or other problems. He notes officials knew of the water crisis last year and urges conservation and rain.
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Tama
Point of Rocks
Thurmont water ban query spurs car wash concerns on Frederick Road
Thurmont resident Linda Cleveland questions why a car wash on Frederick Road across from Mountaingate remains open during a water use ban and hints at potential penalties for business non compliance. She requests comment from town officials.
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Thurmont
Frederick Road
Mountaingate
Next time cut from the top in Warren Evans letter
A reader defends Warren Evans and school funding while criticizing county administrators. The letter contrasts a proposed 4 percent teacher raise with a 7 percent admin raise, questions administrator meetings, and laments perceived budget priorities harming students and substitutes.
Critics denounce high admin pay as school budget tears
Otto Gross of Middletown rails at a 7.88 percent salary rise for the top ten administrators totaling 904000, urging reallocations from the board room to classrooms. he questions board leadership and predicts three more years of impact as district cuts begin at the top.
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Baltom
Inhospitable Frederick County for Disability Rights Activists
In a letter from Hilary Cook of Frederick, a Frederick County Advocate for the Potomac Highlands Center for Independent Living urges enforcement of the ADA. The piece cites blocked handicap spaces, missing marked paths, inaccessible doors and bathrooms, and narrow aisles, calling for compliance and accessibility across businesses and public facilities.
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Roy Meachum
Frederick County
Potomac Highlands Center For Independent Living
Commission On Disabilities
Hillcrest Corner
Hechinger's
ADA
Frederick
C Burr Artz
Access Maryland
PHCHL
Focal
PHCIL
Trinity United Methodist Church
W. Patrick St
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News Post
The Frederick News Post invites letters exclusive to the paper with signed names and contact details. Writers must include home and business phone numbers for verification, and poetry or letters to others are not published. Include mail address Frederick News Post P O Box 578 Frederick MD 21705 fax number and email for submissions.
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Fredench
Welcom
Rome
Lemere
Mts
al Kates
Frederick Weis Post
Patrick Si. P.O
Freder
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Rockville
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Freddie the Clown
Freddie
Elmo
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