Kosovo peace plan gains Milosevic acceptance
Opinion notes mixed signals from Kosovo peace deal accepted by Slobodan Milosevic after NATO bombing. Authors warn against over optimism, cite face-saving terms, emphasize need for continued patience, reconstruction, and international responsibility, while praising service members.
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Demolition plan for landmark arena revisited at Frederick
The Frederick News Post notes Odd s ends column recalling the December 1973 opening of the 19 000 seat arena later renamed USAirways Arena and slated for demolition for a 150 million retail and entertainment complex The piece ties to builders Cohen and Pollin and mentions the arena’s history including its original owner and construction manager details.
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Kosovo ceasefire questions linger amid potential Milosevic surrender
Denver Rocky Mountain News columnist Halger Jensen notes unresolved issues after Belgrade reportedly concedes to Western demands. He questions who surrendered, whether indicted leaders face arrest, and if security assurances shield war criminals. He warns NATO unity and UN roles may shape a decades-long Kosovo peace.
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Frederick Lions Club selects Richard Zimmerman as president
City Attorney Richard E. Zimmerman was elected president of the Frederick Lions Club at a luncheon at Francis Scott Key Hotel, succeeding retiring president Clinton S. Hamilton. The Frederick County Commissioners rejected expanding hazardous waste dumps at Reich's Ford landfill despite Health and Mental Hygiene Department efforts. Richard Dunne, representing Gov Harry R. Hughes, presented an Award of Merit to Mrs. George B. Delaplaine Jr. on behalf of The Frederick News-Post for handicap reporting and support. Susan McDonald of Rock Creek School was a state finalist for the Special Education Teacher Merit Award, while Larry C. Reynolds, son of Charles A. Reynolds, graduated magna cum laude from Howard University College of Pharmacy.
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Bartlett Openly Questions Gun Safety Locks
Rep Roscoe Bartlett hints he may not back mandatory handgun safety locks due to potential hazards in how the mechanism is implemented. The remark surfaces as a notable, if controversial, statement amid ongoing debates on firearm safety.
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Andre
Dan Quayle
Roscoe Bartlett
Public libraries and choosing the right library tool
JACK H. DEATHERAGE Jr. argues Emmitsburg readers should use each library type for its strengths. He favors Sailor for interlibrary access and the local library for fiction while noting funding limits and the Internet’s mixed quality. He urges patrons to use church, college, and online resources as needed.
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Letters to the Editor Strange and sad mood
A reader laments lack of national response after school shootings and notes a surge of sick days to watch Star Wars opening. The writer urges collective action in voting and writing to representatives to revive civic meaning in "we the people" and "In God we trust."
Frederick County BOE praised for budget wins
A Middletown reader critiques the Frederick County Board of Education for funding choices, accusing commissioners of prioritizing administrators and costly projects over students. He cites a $12 million office complex and overpriced Hayward Road purchases, warns of upcoming tax rises, and urges fiscally responsible spending focused on student needs.
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Hayward Road
B.O.E
Painful public rants on Colorado tragedy and political change
A reader criticizes empty expressions of sympathy toward Colorado victims, rejects performative empathy, and urges concrete political action. He condemns federal laws on education, calls for accountability from politicians including Bill Clinton, and stresses personal and civic responsibility to prevent future tragedies.
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Readers are advised on submitting letters to the editor. Instructions include mailing to 200 E Patrick St Frederic MD, using FO Box 578, or sending via fax to 301 462 9299 or email to betters frederic with details on formatting and contact information.
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