Open Restrooms in Parks Faces Mixed Public View
Citizens urge city to keep park restrooms unlocked from early morning until late at night. They argue open doors improve park experiences and that vandalism risk should be tested rather than assumed, with officials to monitor outcomes and adjust if problems arise.
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Camping misadventures and summer road trip memories
Barbara Helinski-Graves recalls a family camping season marked by a stomach flu outbreak at Assateague, a camper hitch mishap injuring her husband, a Priesteria scare near the Pocomoke River, and bathhouse woes with coin-operated showers while keeping a humorous, nostalgic tone about shared misfortunes and lessons learned.
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Pay raise for do nothing Congress risks voter backlash
The piece argues polls show voters feel the country is on the right track while Congress contemplates a 3.1 percent pay hike in an election year. It notes past increases, cites coalitions calling the raise arrogant, and suggests deferring any raise until Congress proves an achievement record this fall. It urges a no work, no raise rule.
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Naderto- Weyrich
Gary Ruskin
Congressional Accountability Project
IRS
Frederick manhunt after shooting escapes police cuffs
Police sought a man wearing Fredericks handcuffs after he shot at Chester Party of Arkansas and twice fled Officer Arnold Summers. Patty, with a lump on his head, could not identify the attacker. News notes include pipe age findings, soap box derby plans, fluoride study kicks off, and Emmitsburg appoints a new town manager amid local notes.
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End Hecht tenure claim motivates delegate bid
Commentary critics urge voters to replace Delegate Sue Hecht citing ties to Maryland General Assembly leaders, questions on budget fairness, and perceived partisan influence. The letter praises her funding for the Maryland School for the Deaf but questions broader statewide schooling equity and legislative effectiveness.
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Rooney Calls Kip Kinkel Case A Mental Problem
The June 2 edition quotes Andy Rooney asserting Kip Kinkel’s act stemmed from a mental problem and that the teen is either dumb or insane. The remark follows discussion of the school killings and Rooney’s neglect to consider other factors.
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Andy Rooney
Your Paper
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Letters or the E word evil and public wasteful spending
In a letter from Gaithersburg readers Eric Alile from Frederick argues that evil exists in criminals and questions rehabilitation. Leon C Smith protests White House salaries, calling 35.5 million for investigations a political and financial con job.
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White House
Cancer Survivor's Day Observed At Frederick Memorial
On June 7 1991 a National Cancer Survivors Day observance sponsored by Frederick Memorial Health System celebrated life with survivors across the nation. The event highlighted progress in prevention early diagnosis and treatment and urged gratitude and perseverance.
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Clowns' con job in Washington
Rep Roscoe Bartlett backs Barr's resolution of inquiry into presidential impeachment grounds. He argues Clinton violated the Constitution over deploying forces abroad. The plan stalls in Rules Committee as Hyde opposes. Bartlett cites Starr subpoenas, Whitewater probes, costs and staff responses. 450 subpoenas, 45,000 pages, $1 million yearly.
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Frederick
George Washington
Barr
House
Henry Hyde
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Clinton
Ken Starr
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Whitewater
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Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters exclusive to the paper, signed with the writer name and full contact details. Publication depends on space and volume, with editors reserving the right to edit or reject.
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