Summer safety tips for kids riding bikes and gear
Frederick City Police urge safety for all ages as schools and summer fun begin. Kids on bikes skateboards and inline skates should wear helmets when possible and obey traffic rules while drivers watch for balls in the street and kids darting from between parked cars. Vehicle safety seats and belts are urged for youngsters in cars. adults should model and enforce safe behavior at home, in boating and pool areas, and during barbecues. The message emphasizes caution, seat belts, and the Mother rule to wear clean underwear, noting accidents can be prevented by staying safety conscious all summer.
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Next president? Gingrich looms in Maryland rally
The article notes Speaker Newt Gingrich not an official 1996 candidate yet hints he could shape the race. At a Western Maryland event in Hagerstown he energized supporters alongside Ellen Sauerbrey while pledging to tackle campaign promises. Gingrich’s Iowa swing underscores GOP strength as Democrats face a crowded field.
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Flag burning amendment heats Congress debate
Dr Anthony L Lizzo of Wilkes University analyzes a proposed constitutional amendment to ban desecration of the American flag. He argues the measure raises practical enforcement issues and risks expanding governmental power over symbols while noting near term politics and selective protections of other flags and images. Scripps Howard News Service.
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Frederick city leaders tighten discipline and vet riles woes
Acting Police Chief Frederick N Straley orders a 4 pm City Hall meeting with Mayor Hugh V Gittinger watching and says many small issues were resolved. Vet information centers appear as veterans return from war and the Case of the Howling Dog is closed after a fatal rifle shot near Frederick High School. Police say no rabies exposure and post mortem planned. Frederick officials review 10 percent amusement taxes amid claims of higher rates elsewhere. City drops plans to tax 101 annexed properties in West End and near the airport due to limited service use.
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Hugh V. Gittinger
Frederick High School
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Ben Swomley
Allen G. Merchant
Ronald N. Young
Frederick City
Maryland
West End
Education budget cut proposal targets school admin
Robert Hartman from Frederick argues for a $10 million school budget cut while preserving children's programs. He calls for authority to audit four hours at Hayward Road Complex and demands taxpayers control the school board, asserting administrators resist such oversight.
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Hayward Road
Frederick County Flag Promotion Letter Praised
Elaine A. Holmes endorses Susan Vandermeer’s Ohio letter praising the county flag design. She notes artist Jim Pearl’s local work gaining wider attention and suggests a trio of national county and city flags.
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Susan Vandermeer
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Ask Frederick readers why a right turn ramp is being added
A reader imagines a column like Ask S.A.M. in Frederick to answer questions about local concerns such as a right turn ramp at a light on Md 26. The piece notes curiosity about why the ramp is being installed and how drivers on Worman's Mill Road will navigate the change.
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State Farm
U.S. 15
Reader letters and gun policy views from Mount Airy reader
A Mount Airy correspondent criticizes road design on Md 26 and US 15 and weighs in on NRA, militia, and gun control debates. The letter comments on print responsiveness, commends a potential answer column, and reflects personal beliefs on weapons and liberty.
Social Services criticized over handling child abuse cases
A reader questions the Department of Social Services investigations into child abuse and neglect, recounting a past report, contacting a representative, and asking what citizens can do to ensure thorough probes before another child suffers.
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Gun debate letters show emotion over policy
Kathryn Ruud voices strong anti NRA sentiment while a correspondent argues that firing a gun does not determine violence. The exchange reflects personal impact of violence and broader questions about risk and responsibility.
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National Rifle Association
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Letters to the Editor Address for Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post provides contact details for Letters to the Editor including the address 200 E. Patrick 51 in Frederick Maryland and a telefax number 662-8299 for submitting letters and thoughts to the newspaper.
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