End of innocence as extremist violence reshapes U S life
An analysis notes the rise of extremist violence since 1993 with 176 killed and 1,753 injured, citing events from the 1993 World Trade Center attack to the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and overseas incidents. It reflects on how domestic violence challenges the sense of freedom and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
World Trade Center
New York City
Oklahoma City Federal Building
Saudi Arabia
Oklahoma City
Dole Eyes Comeback as August Sets GOP Campaign Pace
The piece notes Bob Dole aims to lead the GOP at a San Diego convention and race toward the White House amid infighting and fundraising limits. It contrasts Clinton's cash edge, Democratic unity, and GOP woes with polling that suggests Dole has limited maneuverability before November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Dole
White House
Senate
GOP
San Diego
Kansas
Bill Clinton
Hope
Arkansas
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Clinton
Capitol Hill
Newt Gingrich
Congress
House
Dole
Italy
Oval Office
Pat Buchanan
Atlanta
Power outage complaints cite slowresponse from Potomac Edison in Brunswick
Residents recount prolonged blackout after severe weather in Brunswick with erratic estimates from Potomac Edison on power restoration. Initial promises of 9 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 19 were contradicted by later advisories, as crews appeared to work without a clear restore time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Potomac Edison Company
Customer anger at Potomac Edison power outage handling
Charles W. Eyier of Brunswick blasts Potomac Edison for slow restoration after a tornado and poor customer service. He reports a single truck in the area for 23 hours of outage, delay in repairs at a subdivision entrance, and rude responses, questioning why a regulated monopoly can raise rates without PSC rejection. The letter urges accountability and better communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac Edison Company
Public Service Commission
Charles W. Eyier
Brunswick
Western Maryland Holstein Field Day draws crowd in Sigler's Grove
Breeders from Frederick and Montgomery County shared top honors at the largest Western Maryland Holstein Field Day held at Sigler's Grove near Middletown. David Robin of Boyds won 4 H Club fitting and showing honors as about 150 people attended a Mullinix Park baby show judged by local ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Montgomery County
Maryland
Sigler's Grove
Middletown
David Robin
Boyds
Mullinix Park
Byron Winebrewer
Calvin Schildknech
Frank Suman
Bernard Bader
Thomas Freeland
Sylvia Hicks
Richard Rollins
Clarice Delaughter
Lester Hicks
Ida May Lee
Joyce Hall
Eva Wars
Robert Layman
Carol Ann Young
Frances Maybell Hicks
Report urges thyroid testing in five year medical checkups
An elderly reader recounts adverse effects after a doctor raised thyroid medication following Medicare age. Insomnia muscle pain and joint ache followed. The writer questions lack of retesting, high test costs, and warns against overmedication while calling for consumer watchdog scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick News-Post
Johns Hopkins
Ralph Nader
Consumer Beware
Crawford Speech of Medicare Reform Sparks Critique
The Frederick News-Post covers Congressional hopeful Steve Crawford railing against Republican Medicare reform while offering few specifics. He claims a plan would put seniors first but provides no solventing details, amid accusations of pandering to a retirement home audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Dr. Crawford
Congress
Deficit Spending Probed by Voters for Detailed Plans
Letter writers urge congressional contenders to present specific proposals on Medicare Social Security drug abuse crime and deficit spending rather than focusing on money politics or personal conduct. They call for detailed plans to guide intelligent voting and dismiss campaign finance gossip. Frederick and New Market referenced in local context.
Defense Force member recalls support from congressman and team
A former commander of the Maryland Defense Force's 9th Medical Battalion recalls supportive remarks from Congressman Roscoe Bartlett at a first meeting. He highlights Dr. Steve Crawford's leadership and the unit's humanitarian mission under Maryland governor and State Adjutant General oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Irwin
9Th
Maryland Defense Force
Roscoe Bartlett
U.S. Army
Bartlett
Steve Crawford
Red Cross
Maryland
readers miss point in Jones Clinton debate
Leo Sperling argues readers misread his July 3 letter on Paula Jones and Bill Clinton. He notes accusations and motives amid broader concerns about public time, funds, and press attention, urging accountability for ethical conduct. He stresses he did not moralize but questions publicity, legitimacy, and the cost of sensational coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Dump
Clinton
Paula Jones
Joan of Arc
Kennedy
Johnson
Ms. Jones
Bill Clinton
Letters to the Editor at Frederick News-Post
A reader cites the Frederick News-Post address and a phone line for letters to the editor, urging public commentary and correspondence to local journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Newes Post
The
Frederick
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roy Meachum
Grafeite
Powerless
Bob Doe
Rogg
Dick Lawwa
Potomac Edison
Stree
Gordon M. Anderson
Frederick County
Frederick City
Frances W. Ashbury
NAACP
Lord D. Nickens
Ronald N. Young
Board of Education
God Bless America Committee
Unification Church
Sun Myung Moon
Unification Church of America
Ronald W. Mccracken New Market
Joseph T. Allen Frederick
Leo Sperling
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!