Fire museum idea for Frederick County rescue group
A Frederick County fire and rescue museum project gains momentum as a committee meets regularly and eyes sites near major roads with utilities and museum zoning. Proposals include a nearby site to the National Fire Academy at the former St. Joseph's College in Emmitsburg, a cutaway pumper exhibit, and space for honored firefighters and historical materials, with donations of old equipment and funds welcome.
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Frederick County
National Fire Academy
St. Joseph's College
Emmitsburg
Frederick City
Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services
Wisner
Buck Wisner
Naval Academy PR genius hides praise for flaws in system
A critical view of the Navy's handling of the Naval Academy report leaks, panel composition, and the honor code. The piece condemns Admiral Turner and Admiral Larson for preserving a tradition of loyalty over truth and criticizes Marypublic relations and class bias within Annapolis. It cites John Barry and Beverly Byron, noting the editors warn of a culture resistant to accountability.
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Navy
U.S. Naval Academy
Air Force
Kelly Flinn
Aberdeen Army
Stansfield Turner
Blue Ribbon Committee
Academy
Baltimore
Sun
Annapolis
the Sun
Charles R. Larson
John Dalton
Turne
Larson
Admiral Turner
Goucher
Judy Mohraz
Frederick
Beverly Byron
John Barry
Jeff McFadden
Washington Post
McFadden
Turner
Academy Board of Visitors
Benjamin Montoya
Admiral Larson
Dalton
Della Barba
P.R
Rosie the Riveter memory and wartime press rivalries
A veteran narrator recalls World War II experiences and the Rosie the Riveter story. He recounts Rosie Monroe, Walter Pidgeon, and Kay Kyser linking to war bond promotion, plus rivalries between The Stars and Stripes and the London based YANK magazine, culminating in a miscaptioned photo feud between Rosie and editor Bill Richardson.
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Ise
Rosie
Clarksville
Ind
Army
The
Stars and Stripes
Walter Pidgeon
Willow Run
Ypsilanti
Mich
Rose Monroe
Kay Kyser
Rosie the
Rosie Monroe
London
YANK
Bill
Bill Richardson
Ben Price
Tribune Media Services
Frederick area signings and county notices highlighted at week
SCOUT Carlton Molesworth Sr. announced Donald L. Brachey will join the Bisons Class D farm at Jamestown as catcher after starring for Frederick Hustler Juniors. Fred erick County Products Inc marked its 20th anniversary with an open house. E.C. Hartman of Sears announced a Silvertone radio phonograph combo. County leaders urged facts in fluoride emissions talks between Adamstown farmers and Eastaleo Aluminum officials. Virginia Lee Ramsburg, 17, was Frederick County Dairy Princess. Alderman Donald C. Hiltner bought the Everedy Building for a warehouse outlet store. The Frederick Craft Fair opened at the fairgrounds with 500 booths.
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Carlton Molesworth Sr
Buffalo International League Baseball Club
Donald L. Brachey
Frederick
Bisons
Jamestown
N.Y
Frederick Hustler
Frederick County Products Inc
D.T. Dutrow
Hyattstown
Swift and Co
Mother's Day radar raises questions in Frederick
Janet L. Owens of Frederick condemns a city police radar setup on Shookstown Road near the Frederick Elks Lodge. She says officers targeted drivers leaving a Mother's Day gathering to raise funds, urging regrouping and rethink ahead of future holidays.
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Frederick
California
Frederick Elks Lodge
Willowdale Drive
Shookstown
Frederick City
Elks Lodge
Civic Federation backs reappointment to Frederick County Planning Commission
The Freder ick County Civic Federation endorses reappointment of Martha Rice and Robert White to the Planning Commission. They are praised as highly qualified public servants needed to manage growth amid crowded schools and congested roads as residential expansion continues.
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Frederick County Planning Commission
Frederick County
Planning Commission
Public comment supports APFO revision and balanced planning board
Letters praise APFO revision to align growth with infrastructure and tax impact. Advocates Mr White and Mrs Rice as balanced county representatives and urge commissioners to appoint diverse planners reflecting community needs while addressing rapid growth and school crowding. A second letter urges parental responsibility for youth sexual harassment and calls for treatment and accountability.
Harassment in Schools Sparks Debate on Responsibility
A parent questions whether sexual harassment laws apply to school age children and whether schools must report incidents to Social Services. They ask who is responsible for a harassing child and whether upbringing plays a role, stressing the need for clear guidance.
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Department of Social Services
High standards for military pilots
A reader argues pilots face higher standards than other personnel and explains a detailed view of military accountability. The note emphasizes the Uniform Code of Military Justice, strict honesty with superiors, and the demanding criteria for elite training like Top Gun, suggesting Air Force pilots rarely meet those minimum qualifications.
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Roy Meachum
Air Force
Uniformed Code of Military Justice
Miramar
California
Fallon
Nevada
Letters to The News-Post Publication Rules
Readers must send exclusive signed letters to The Frederick News Post with full name address and phone numbers. Not all letters can be published due to volume. Submission options include mail, fax, or email to the Frederick News Post in Frederick Maryland.
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News-Post
Bebo
Frederick News-Post
Patrick Sr
Frederick
Fredericknewspost.com
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Jennifer Della Barba
America
LoTo
Maryland
Andy Rooney
E.C. Hartman
Sears, Roebuck & Co
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Paul L. Crum Jr
Adamstown
Eastaleo Aluminum
Eustalo
Virginia Lee Ramsburg
Thurmont
Catoctin High School
Donald C. Hiltner
Hiltner
Everedy
Frederick Fairgrounds
Janet L. Owens Frederick
Civic Federation
APFO
White
Rice
Hogan
Frederick County Civic Federation
Alan E. Duke
Yamsville
Lee Jenkins Frederick
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