Drunk Driving Victim Remembrance Meets Hard Sentencing
Editorial denounces a Germantown man for vehicular manslaughter after a drunk driving incident near Singanore High School that killed 19 year old Kimberly Dawn Comfort. The piece praises Judge Rollins for a 13 year sentence and urges stronger DMV oversight. It questions why society repeats calls for tougher action and editorializes on recurring drunk driving issues.
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Germantown
Mount Airy
Singanore High School
Kimberly Dawn Comfort
Timothy Turley
Motor Vehicle Administration
Herbert Rollins
Turley
Rollins
North's VA Senate bid sparks GOP split and moral clash
In Richmond a convicted con man, Oliver North, won Virginia GOP backing for the U.S. Senate, while John Warner and Ronald Reagan opposed him. The split among Republicans raises questions about seating North and the party's ethical path as Democrats and other contenders vie for power in Virginia's four way race.
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Normandy
Richmond
Virginia
U.S. Senate
Oliver North
Congress
Old Dominion
GOP
John Warner
Mr. North
Ronald Reagan
North
Reagan
Capitol Hill
Naval Academy
Oliver North Wallows
Hunt Country
Marshall Coleman
Commonwealth
Warner
Repub
Lcan
Andrews
Charles Robb
Reich
Doug Wilder
Senate
Wilder
The
Christian Coalition
Fourway
Bill Clinton
Slick Willy
FCC treat the letter with amusement and frustration
Betty Bennett writes from Middletown defending Frederick Community College. She praises the anatomy and physiology course and instructor Carolyn Lewis plus lab staff Paula Sandy and Gail Herrington for their preparation and care. She contrasts FCC with her former university, argues FCC offers second chances through remedial non credit courses, and questions critics like E White Campbell and Tim Roff about academic opportunities at FCC.
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E. White Campbell
FCC
Tim Roff
Frederick Community College
Hood
Frederick
Carolyn Lewis
Paula Sandy
Gail Herrington
In Frederick News Drift Amid War Talk and Local Saga
News of Europe invasion dominated Frederick chatter while local items highlighted a defeated 180000 airport appropriation tied to Chattanooga funds, remarks by Prof Amon Burgee to Kiwanis, a Dairy Night milking contest, and the closing of Christos and Stella Paleologos Royal Lunch after 30 years near City Hall.
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Frederick
Europe
U.S
House of Representatives
J. Glenn Beal
Chattanooga
Tenn
Amon Burgee
Old Boys‘ High School
Kiwanis Club
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Francis Scott Key
Singapore
Future Farmers of America Alumni Association
Ray Webber
Interstate Milk Producers Cooperative
Melissa Dudrow
Frederick County
Debbie Droneburg
State
Peggy O'Neal
Singanore Ffa
Jesse Burall
Rodman Myers
Ronald N. Young
WMAL
John Harter
WHAG
Glenn Presgraves
News-Post
Martha Raver
Christos
Stella Paleologos
City Hall
the Paleologus's
Proper Flag Display Rules Urged By Frederick Writer
In a note on flag law, Tommy Grunwell of Frederick urges correct flag display for Memorial Day and Flag Day. He cites improper federal and local displays on municipal buildings and veteran clubs, stresses correct orientation and Maryland flag placement, and references Fort Detrick as a standard.
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Nixon
Maryland
Frederick
Fort Detrick
Independe nce Card letters ignite shopper concerns
A reader cites weekly paycheck deductions for Independence Cards funded by a grocery employer. She describes observed purchases including TV dinners, steaks, shrimp, lobster, deli items, and bakery cakes. The letter responds to May 20 remarks urging tolerance and argues the program raises moral and practical questions about food stamp use.
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Dixie Balbi
Independence
Barbara Collins reflects on food stamp abuse and policy
Barbara Collins notes concerns about food stamp misuse and its impact on children while expressing attention to White House actions. She argues for targeted assistance and acknowledges her employer’s possible differing views. This message was sent from Tramsville.
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White House
Third Grade Garden Vandalism Impacts Local Project
A Ballenger Creek Elementary School third grader reports theft of 10 plants from a school garden begun May 18. Stolen species include Blazing Star Bee Balm Black Eyed Susans and Hollyhock. The project aimed to attract wildlife beautify the area and aid Chesapeake Bay erosion control. The student, Brendan Adams, expresses distress and hopes the act won’t be repeated.
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Iam
Ballenger Creek
Chesapeake Bay
National WWII Vets Press for Capital Memorial
A veteran and former volunteer with the 8th and 9th Air Force Commands calls for a national World War II memorial in Washington. He notes Ireland, England, France, and Germany service, membership in VFW, American Legion, and AMVETS, and argues the 16 million veterans deserve a capital tribute for their sacrifices.
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9Th Air Force
Ireland
England
France
Germany
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
Amvets
Japan
Veterans of World War II deserve full recognition, says Summers
Mark L Summers of Walkersville urges the United States government to honor World War II veterans for their achievements after December 7, 1941, noting numerous monuments across Washington, D.C. and calling for renewed acknowledgment.
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Washington, D.C
United States
Bad choice for Bachelorette photo
The May 14 Frederick News Post photo from the 6th Annual Bachelor Bachelorette Auction drew criticism for inaccurately representing the event. The fundraiser for the Frederick County American Cancer Society raised about $12 000, with volunteers and planning committee noting the coverage was unrepresentative.
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Frederick News- Post
Frederick County
American Cancer Society
Commissioner's Visit to Wolfsville Elementary
Gail Bowerman county commissioner visited Wolfsville Elementary on May 25 to discuss the school and broader issues. Students requested more computers for the lab and additional playground equipment while noting carpeting needs. She toured the building and spoke with the class about Frederick County government.
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Gail Bowerman
Wolfsville
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites reader letters with name address and phone number for verification. Some letters may be edited for space or taste. Correspondence should be sent to Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-fest 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 Box 578.
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Frederick News-fest
E. Patrick St
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