Most amazing part of the Monocacy Aqueduct's history
Early 1800s Chesapeake and Ohio Canal used aqueduct over the Monocacy River letting mules pull boats along the towpath. The Sugar Loaf Mountain quarry supplied best preserved pink and white quartz sandstone for the aqueduct, built by 235 workers, a symbol of immigrant labor and skilled craft. Recent inspections show cracks and undercutting. plans contemplate a $500,000 stabilization and a $10 million restoration, with debate over preserving versus relocating to avoid flood risk.
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Tory
Chesapeake & Ohio
Monocacy River
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Thomas Hahn
C & O Canal
National Park Service
Riverside
United States
Monocacy Aqueduct
Delaplaine highlights luncheon questions and cable piracy
A National Press Club luncheon tradition invites written questions on cards. A Wall Street Journal investigation describes a large cable descrambler theft ring with undercover tape and indictments across four states. Maryland Trauma Center expansion and the state wide rescue system are profiled under Dr. Morton I. Rapoport and University of Maryland Medical System leadership.
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National Press Club
Lun- Ase
Washington
Wall Street Journal
Kenilworth N. J
Journal
Los Angeles Police Department
National
Cable TV Association
R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
Baltimore
University of Maryland Medical System
Cowley
Maryland
Maryland State Police
Cowley Center
Morton I. Rapoport
Shock Trauma Center
Rapoport
Frederick
Fort Detrick
Walter Reed
University of Maryland Medical School
George I. Smith
Tax cut talks shape up as polls press opinion
Ann McFeathers reports from Washington as tax cut negotiations intensify. A $500 child tax credit is proposed, with age limits debated between 13 and 18, and college savings options under discussion. White House and Republicans clash over Earned Income Tax Credit effects and top capital gains rates, while IRA changes and estate tax exemptions loom. Public input urged to senators, representatives, and the White House.
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White House
America
Pols
Clinton
House
Richard Gephardt
Missouri
Congress
Ann McFeathers
Scripps Howard News Service
1947 Frederick notices of surplus property and local events
In June 1947 the War Assets Administration advertised a 21.56 acre surplus Second Army Salvage Property Disposal site on Jefferson Street Frederick for bids. Rotary Learn to Swim class graduates at Frederick YMCA pool with 48 girls and 41 boys. Notables include Pete Dutrow James Main and others. Former Secretary John B Funk qualifies as Chief Engineer of Maryland. Frederick County Commissioners delay Eustalco Aluminum permit pending independent analysis. 4 H Exchange netted 665.50 at Dairy Princess Contest worker auction with many listed workers.
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WAR Assets Administration
Office of Real Property Disposal
Richmond
Second Army
Jefferson Street
Frederick
Rotary Club
Frederick Ymca
Pete Dutrow
James Main
Bill Hammond
Richard Buxton
Milton Hahn
Fred Burgee
Alfred Shockley
Mary Margaret Burgee
Dorothy Wigginton
Betty Fox
Joan Koontz
Helen Grove
Alice Burger
Mary Jane Shockley
Joan Pearce
John B. Funk
Brunswick
Maryland
Frederick County
Bureau of Air Quality Control
Eustalco Aluminum Company
Paul L. Crum Jr
Edgar C. Wirts
Donald L. Lewis
Lawrence A. Dorsey
Sterling E. Bollinger
4-H Exchange Group
Joanne Poole
Chris Cook
Wayne Spurrier
Terri Stup
Ann King
Dan Brancher
Kathy Beard
Angie Wivell
Patty Long
Virginia Trent
Harold Lenhart Sr
Randy Putman
David Fisher
Glenda Beard
Esther Stup
Sandy McPherson
Doug Long
Harold Lenhart
Jennifer Thomas
Board awards credit for HS level math and language to MS students
Middletown reader Nick Diaz commends the Board of Education for granting high school level course credit to middle school students in math and foreign language. He notes criteria set by the board and praises the override of opposition from some middle school principals led by Bruce Brown.
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Board of Education
Bruce Brown
Local heroes emerge in Frederick County public life
A reader salutes a group of women and other volunteers praised for courage and civic action. The letter notes Jan Gardner, Elaine Grove, Valerie Heriges and Donna Kuzemchak as leaders and warns about growth pressure on schools and infrastructure. It calls for cooperation between builders and citizen groups to find solutions amid capacity limits and potential project moratoriums.
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Frederick County
Krista Brick
Democracy In Action
Jan Gardner
Elaine Grove
Valerie Heriges
Donna Kuzemchak
Val
Elaine
Jan
Donna
Fredenck County
Local leaders praised for FCPC reform and dairy policy stance
Letters urge reappointment of Marty Rice and Bob White to the Frederick County Planning Commission for continued support of APFO and infrastructure needs. The writer lauds their integrity and community dedication while warning against losing local farm and dairy policy gains amid lobbying battles. The piece also commends officials Glendening and Young on farmland protection and food safety concerns.
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Marty Rice
Bob White
Frederick County Planning Commission
FCPC
APFO
Marty
Bob
Board of County Commissioners
Ilona Hogan
Frederick County
Maryland Dairy Woes Highlight Farm Profit Pressures
Farmers face low milk prices, weak calves values, and rising costs from dry weather and land costs. Despite efficiency, many farms struggle to stay profitable while imported foods dodge strict standards, prompting debate on protecting American agriculture and grocery lobbying.
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Maryland
America
Overseas
Stacy Doody
Free activities for Over 30 Singles group
Mary C. Rader announces free weekly events for the Over 30 Singles Frederick County chapter. Plans include park picnics hiking biking tennis dancing travel and more with emphasis on inclusivity and member support.
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Mary C.rader
Frederick County
Letters to the Frederick News-Post Welcome Submissions
The Frederick News Post invites signed letters with the writer’s name, home address, and home and business telephone numbers for verification. Due to volume, publication is not guaranteed, and letters may be edited. mail to 200 E Patrick St or PO Box 578 Frederick MD 21705, fax 301-652-8299, or email fredericknewspost.com.
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Frederick
Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick
Fox T
Fredericknewspost.com
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Paul Stull
Don Elliott
Giant Food
Glendening
Ron Young
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Lois B. Noffsinger
Spurrier
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