Man Tries to Sell His 18 Month Old Son for Cash and Car
The jury found Kenneth Vogelpohl guilty of attempting to sell his 18 month old son and the case shows how Maryland law forbids trading a child for money or goods. Assistant States Attorney Lindell Angel stated that trading a child is illegal and the public defender Franklin Stillrich argued poverty influenced motives, though the jury rejected that view. The sentencing is set as Vogelpohl faces punishment while his wife stands trial for the same crime.
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Kenneth Vogelpohl
Tike
Maryland
Lindell Angel
Franklin Stillrich
Vogelpohl
Public guardianship and the duty of leaders in a troubled generation
Maryland state senator Tin Ferguson argues that modern society, politics, and families fail to discipline and protect children. He urges marriage fidelity, home-focused parenting, ethical politicians, swift justice for violent crime, and boycotts of exploitative media. He contends leaders must model integrity to safeguard youth.
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Hollywood
Fifth Avenue
Springfield columnist laments news bias after Kip Kinkel killings
A Springfield writer critiques media for focusing on bad news as Kipland Kinkel, 15, is charged with killing four, including his parents Faith and William. He questions parental responsibility, mental state, and sources, noting the difficulty in finding real context while insisting on clarity about the tragedy and the killer's intent.
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Cople
Pires
Springfield
Ore
Kipland Kinkel
William
Bill
Faith
Kinkel
West
New York City
Bill Kinkel
Kipland
Frederick News P notes Army visits and local events
Army Master Sgt Charles Harrison and family visited Frederick from Germany to see his wife’s parents at 366 W Patrick St. Thurmont youths Ray Gladhill Lamar Hewitt and James Fultz enlisted and arrived at Lackland AFB San Antonio. County hospital upgrades near completion to meet state standards. Kitty Hawker crowned 1978 Dairy Princess. Western Maryland health plan criticized by hospital administrators. Rev Francis Reinberger and wife honored on ordination and wedding anniversaries. Debbie Jacobs, 17, Frederick skater, eyeing Pan Am 1979 and 1984 Olympics.
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U.S. Army Air Force
Charles Harrison
Margaret
Victoria
Frederick
Army Air Force
Ray Gladhill
Lamar Hewitt
James Fultz
Thurmont
Lackland Army Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Catherine “Kitty” Hawker
Middletown
Frederick County Area
Virginia Ramsburg
Creagerstown
New Market Grange Hall
Debbie Jacobs
Buckled Up on School Buses Debate Sparks Letter
Francine T Marsili of Mt. Airy argues that all vehicles should require seat belts and questions why school buses lack belts after a St Marys County crash injuring eleven students and a teacher. She calls to print safer bus imagery and push for universal belt laws.
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St. Mary's County
Bartlett Attacks Clinton In Letter To The Frederick Post
Readers recount Dr. Roscoe Bartlett’s May 12 letter bristling with insults and accusations against President Clinton. The piece notes Bartlett’s impeachment push with Bob Barr’s plan before Lewinsky details, urging real achievements over partisan rhetoric.
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Frederick
Dr. Bartlett
United States
Bartlett
Frederick Post
Bob Barr
Clinton
Monica Lewinsky
Bill Clinton
Oval Office
Indepen
Letters criticize Dr. Roscoe Bartlett over Ken Starr stance
The writer from Maryland’s 6th district questions Bartlett’s support of Kenneth Starr and demands his focus on local issues such as unemployment hunger and elder abuse. The piece urges Bartlett to defend constituents rather than Starr and hints at possible campaign staff changes. The letter ends praising Sama Huffer for guiding students in theater in Brunswick and Los Angeles.
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Ken Starr
Tom
Kenneth Starr
Roscoe Bartlett
Maryland
Congressman Bartlett
Dr. Bartlett
Sama
Sama Huffer
Thurmont Eyesore Sparks Town Complaints
Margaret Krone laments a growing water project site at Thurmont’s edge, where a dug well and a jumble of equipment spoil the scenic view. She notes the town owns the land, grass was once mowed, and the unsightly setup will persist for months as flora and fauna reclaim the area.
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Powers That Be
Huffer touched students lives in Walkersville legacy ends
A former Walkersville High drama teacher Samn Huffer retires after decades shaping students and guiding plays musicals and drama experiences. The writer recalls arriving in 1986 and finding belonging through Huffer’s dedication and talent.
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Samn Huffer
Walkersville
Walkersville High
Sama
Huffer
Hot war threat in South Asia amid India Pakistan tests
William 8 Mayo Frederick warns that nuclear testing tensions in South Asia could ignite a hot war between India and Pakistan and their allies, warning readers to fear for global stability.
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South Asia
U.S
Soviet Union
India
Pakistan
Letters to the Editor Policy at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites exclusive signed letters including writer name address and contact numbers for verification. Poetic, religious verse, form letters, or copies to others are not published. Not all letters are guaranteed to appear due to high volume.
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Fredenck News-Post
News-Pest
Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick Sr
P.O
Frederick
Redericknewspost.com
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Taylorsville
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Kinker
Telford Taylor
Nuremberg
Taylor
Kipland Kinker
Gramp
Tabune Media Services
Western Maryland
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Wallace Dow
Health Systems Agency of
Dow
Francis E. Reinberger
Evangelical Lutheran Church
East Church Street
Reinberger
Francine T. Marsili
Mt. Airy
T. M. Unglebower
Brunswick
Nicole Marcks
Los Angeles
Calif
Thurmont Eyesore
Margaret Krone Thurmont
Mayo Frederick
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