Uneasy peace after Kosovo war hints at fragile end
The piece argues the Kosovo settlement resembles a temporary lull rather than a true surrender, with Serb forces retaining weapons and immunity for leaders. It notes ongoing violence, potential war crimes trials, and a long, costly path ahead as NATO’s air campaign yields limited results and interethnic tensions persist.
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NATO
Cop Dilemma and Dismissive Police Conduct Outline
Roy Meachum recounts a troubling incident where Frederick City Police disturbed his wife Sharon late at night outside a shop. He claims officers behaved intimidatingly, failed to apologize, and appeared to target him due to his outspoken criticisms. He links this to prior incidents involving Lt. Barbara Domer and questions police practices and leadership in Frederick.
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Boys In Blue
Sharon
Cop
Arrval
Barbara Domer
City Hall
Paul Gordon
Richard Ashton
Jackanses
Nane
Lt Domer
Harold Domer
Hercules
James Grimes
Police
Loud campaign music used to hype rallies and sway voters
Political campaigns increasingly add loud music at rallies to pump up crowds and convey messages. From Bush in Iowa to Gore in Tennessee, tunes set the mood while candidates press hands and face hecklers. The practice aims to energize audiences, but risks overstimulation and even hearing damage for speakers.
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Texas
George W. Bush
Iowa
Lowans
Canthdale Clinpton
Fleetwood Mac
Clinton
Gores
al Gore
Carthage Tenn
Shama Twain
Gore Campaion
Gore
Elizabeth Cole
George Bush
Bobby McFerrin
Bush
Bruce Springsteen
Ronald Reagan
U.S.A
Bob Dole
Scripps Howard News Service
Thirty five soap box derby entrants attend Frederick clinic
Local youngsters in unpowered soap box cars gathered at Key Chevrolet Sales for a clinic in preparation for the Peccarby Soap Box Derby on July 7. Frederick municipal pools set to open for 1949 at Baker Park and Diggs pool with staff named. county and regional meetings included AP editors at Windobona Hotel hosted by The Frederick News-Post.
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Frederick
Maryland
Delaware
District of Columbia
Chesapeake Association of the Associated Press
Windobona Hotel
Braddock Heights
Weather tips spark water saving ideas from Audubon expert
June weather prompts quotes from Stella Koch of the Audubon Naturalist Society urging water conservation. She suggests mulching lawns as a practical measure while noting it's a familiar option, though public uptake remains uncertain. The piece mentions Katherine M Elder of Frederick.
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Audubon Naturalist Society
Letter praises Roscoe Bartlett critique on gun issues
Robert W. Walty of Ganthersburg forwards a letter from Larry Lettch of New Market praising the daily groundly’s argument against gun rights leaders dodging real gun control. He highlights a line about too many kids failing and cites Columbine as a turning point pointing to ongoing student deaths and calls for action.
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Hais
Larry Lettch
New Market
Daily Groundly
Roscoe Bartlett
Mr Letich
Columbine High School
Involvement Can Help Stop Child Abuse Now
A reader recounts witnessing a man strike a young boy and argues that speaking up is everyone’s duty. The writer and his wife confronted the aggressor and notified authorities, stressing that child abuse is a community responsibility and must be challenged.
Let’s Stop Beating Kids and Teach With Love
Letter writer JA Miller criticizes corporal punishment and urges nonviolent parenting. He argues violence breeds more violence, advocates talking with children, and praises school guidelines on dress and uniforms while urging parental involvement to curb youth pressure and conformity.
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State Penitentiary
Dress Code Debate Faces Brunswick Middle School
A Brunswick Middle School parent responds to Jane Misulia on the districts dress code policy for 13 and 14 year olds. The letter argues current fashion and commercialism undermine parental guidance and pushes for alignment with the original standards.
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Jane Misulia
Frederick County
Brunswick Middle
Ms Misulia
Walkersville Ambulance Tax District funding questions
Geoff Seidel asks why Walkersville cannot use organizational income to fund two paid ambulance personnel. He notes about 100000 dollars yearly need, compares it to a 5 percent real estate assessment, and questions who benefits and where residents’ tax dollars go.
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Walkersville
Letters to the Editor How to send a letter
Guidance for submitting letters to The Frederick News-Post outlines three methods: mail at 200 E Patrick St Freder md 21705 or PO Box S78, fax to 301 662 8299, or email at better s fredaricknewspoet com.
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