Flag Day Tribute Across the Nation and County
The piece celebrates Flag Day with reflections on patriotism tied to the Capitol, Fort McHenry, and the Star Spangled Banner. It notes June 14 as this year’s Flag Day, contrasts with last year’s 250th Frederick County celebration, and urges quiet daily respect for the flag as a symbol of freedom and democracy embraced by veterans and immigrants alike.
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Capitol Building
U.S
Frederick County
United States
Frederick area 50th airport anniversary and odds ends
The piece notes Frederick City's 50th airport anniversary and the 1999 Airport of the Year award from the Maryland Aviation Administration. It recalls Mayor Hugh Gittinger’s role in launching the airport, plus a Jazz ensemble anecdote and broader Maryland design debates for a national coin. It also remembers Dr William Brish of Hagerstown and his impact on local education.
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Erick City
Maryland Aviation Administration
Charles V
Frederick
Hugh Gittinger
Clinton Ponders Kosovo Lessons Amid Rwanda Regrets
The former president reflects on Rwanda and Kosovo, noting regret for not acting sooner in Rwanda and pride in NATO’s 78 day intervention in Kosovo. Critics warn of a new US jihad for humanitarian ends and strained US Russia ties amid Milosevic’s persistence.
Kosovo War Reflections on Policy and Partisan Use
The piece questions US Kosovo involvement under Clinton, noting humanitarian aims and NATO leadership yet warning of future wars decided by party gain. It argues presidents must involve Congress and that Kosovo’s lessons will outlive the era, with debate over when force is warranted.
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United States
NATO
Balkans
Clinton
Haiti
Latin America
U.S
Congress
Scripps Downcard News Service
Frederick area groups set goals for scout year
Philip C. Harvey was elected president of Frederick Com-Virgin Creed with Charles W. Ross III and Walker N. Jolliffe. Twelve of sixteen local Boy and Cub Scout units in the Francis Scott Key District set goals for 1949 50 and aim to line up the remaining four. Kay Dawn was chosen to star in ten summer productions at Braddock Heights Mountain Theater. The 15 Phase energy plan passed the Frederick County Commission to cut energy use by 15 to 20 percent with an audit of county buildings. Independent truckers moved their strike to Frederick County with a convoy of 100 trucks blocking I 70 at the Howard County line. Pauline Danner and five other state residents were invited to appear on the Maryland State Lottery Gameshow Big Money Game with prizes from 2000 to 125000. Twelve Frederick High grads received 500 scholarships for college in the fall. Rotary winners listed.
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Sadaid
William Brish
Hagerstown
Frederick
Bush
Maryland
Washington County
Frederick High School
Dr. Brish
West Patrick Street
Brish
Dr Brish
Donald Hillner
Charles Roelkey
Charles
North Market Street
Kemp Hall
Don
Brish Brothers
East Street
Ninth
Wolfe Furniture
Francis Scott Key
Frederick County
Thomas E. Keilholtz
Howard County
Pauline Danner
Clinton Tucks Column by Roy Meachum Praised
VAUGHN G CLEGHON notes Roy Meachum's June 9 column blends literary skill with wit and a lofty message. The writer commends Meachum while avoiding discussion of the subject matter.
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Roy Meachum
Clinton Tucks
Indictments and political critique from Tramsville
Nancy Fe Hanel of Tramsville voices a critique linking Milosevic indictment to U S actions. She condemns NATO style bombing and calls out President Clinton and Congress for civilian deaths. The op-ed denounces U S policy as immoral and urges reflection.
Investing in our future
A mother of three laments the Colorado tragedy and explores causes and potential actions. She argues there is no quick fix and questions media violence and gun accessibility. She doubts industry self-restraint or NRA lobbying will yield change, urging collective responsibility.
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Colorado
NRA
America
Letters on parenting and housing woes in city
Randi OBrien argues for investing in children and parental involvement to prevent tragedy, urging monitoring of media and daily routines. Debbie Lindsay questions landlord reliability, citing failed promises of 24 hour maintenance and responsive service after paying rent and moving often.
One-sided rental woes spur tenant contract concerns
A divorced renter details repeated landlord failures in Frederick including missing stove knobs, broken showers, and infested units. She describes moving through several apartments, paying up front, facing non repairs, and disputes over lease breaks and credit reporting. She cites high deposits, malfunctioning air conditioning, and damaged amenities as ongoing challenges.
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Frederick
Sign letters for child safety on busy Thurmont street
Mary Jane Caraugh urges Thurmont town officials to install "Children At Play" signs at three corners along 24 N Carroll Street and near Boundary Avenue and the mill road. She questions town priorities, taxes, and safety, noting a resident with a child at 28 N Carroll and the need to protect local kids before a serious accident occurs.
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N. Carroll Street
Boundary Avenue
N. Carroll
Letters to the Editor Policy Copy at The Frederick News Post
Readers are invited to send letters exclusive to The News Post, signed with writer name home address and home business phone. Space limits may reduce publication. poetry religious verse and form letters not published. Submissions can be mailed faxed or emailed to the newspaper.
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Fredenck News Post
Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick Sr
P.O
Frederick
Frederic
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