Clinton visit to Frederick unannounced to locals shocks Democrats
The article notes President Clinton’s Frederick trip drew surprise among local Democrats who received no invitations or advance notice, while Frederick Mayor Paul Gordon, a Republican, seemed to be the closest official contact. The piece suggests Clinton aides, new to their roles, botched the communications and risked offending supporters.
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Clinton
Frederick
Frederick City
Paul Gordon
Gordon
Sundergill defends county budget delays over Quist name calling
Ronald J. Sundergill, president of Frederick County Board of County Commissioners, rejects Norman Quist's insult of the board as he explains delaying FY 1994 budget final approval to June 30 for deeper analysis and potential extra school funding. Quist threatens an emergency meeting and laments the commissioners from hell remark.
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Norman Quist
Board of County Commissioners
Hell
Board of Education
Quist
Ronald J. Sundergill
Board of County Commissioners of
Frederick County
Intrater tour sparks Frederick community dialogue
Ted Simon defends Pastor Keith Intrater in The Frederick News-Fest rebuttal, detailing a world-wide speaking tour with 22 engagements in seven U.S. cities in July. The piece portrays Intrater as a progressive Christian leader, active in Arab-Israeli reconciliation, anti pornography advocacy, and defense of women and children, urging unity through Jesus.
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Gordon Mehlman
Frederick
Mehlman
Keith Intrater
Paster Intrater
U.S
D.C
el Shaddai
Intrater
Walt Whitman High School
Harvard
Baltimore Hebrew Academy
Messiah Biblical Institute
Rockville
Israel
Jesus
Grade inflation disputed by student at Duke University
Stefanie Grow argues that grade inflation claims by Martin Anderson overlook student effort and self-financing of education. She defends Harvard Princeton Yale Duke Amherst standards, notes individual growth matters more than grades, and questions focusing on grades as evidence of quality.
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Martin Anderson
Anderson
Duke University
Duke
United States
Stanford
Stefanie K. Grow
Walkersville
Conserving energy and Earth care urged in letters
A reader from New Midway School urges energy conservation and recycling to protect the Earth. The letter emphasizes stopping waste and inspiring others to act, ending with a hopeful note that the sun will shine again if everyone helps Mother Earth.
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Earth
Mother Earth
Humor Hidden In Notes And Treasures From A Carpenter
The narrator recalls salvaging short 2 by 4 ends from a carpenter and storing them beside old notes on humor written for journalist Sue Ryan, who never replied. He muses that humor resists labeling and analysis, and that genuine wit should arrive unannounced as a surprise.
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Sue Ryan
Sue
Reflecting on Humor in Newspapers by Andy Rooney
Andy Rooney muses on why humor rarely lands in papers and how humor should emerge from serious reporting. He cites the limits of funny writing, notes the best humor comes from a skilled reporter, and recalls classic humorists like Kin Hubbard and Mark Twain. Tribune Media Services
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Kin Hubbard
Josh Billings
Artemus Ward
Finley Peter Dunne
George Ade
Stephen Leacock
Alexander Woollcott
Mark Twain
Sue
Frederick Sees Parks Chief Be Appointed State Forest Warden
Jesse W. Kolb, superintendent of city parks, qualified as a State Forest Warden as supervision over trees on public property in Frederick moved from the State Forestry Department. The Wake Island Marine recruiting trailer, led by Second Lt Frances Seibert, toured Maryland and Virginia to recruit women for duty in the continental US. Hagerstown and Frederick Railway reported a record Sunday for Braddock Heights trolley service, transporting hundreds to the mountain resort.
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Jesse W. Kolb
Frederick
State Forestry Department
Wake Island
U.S. Marine Corps Women’s Reserve
Continental US
Frances Seibert
Maryland
Virginia
Hagerstown
Camp David Summit Coverage Draws World Press
Twenty years ago Thurmont crowds watched as busloads of world press gathered for the U S Russian summit at Camp David. Soviet personnel staying at a local motel liked bananas big steaks and Marlon Brando. FCC faculty representative complained the board refused open discussion in private closed session while talks over thirty two faculty threatened with dismissal at Frederick Community College sparked concerns.
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Thurmont
Camp David
Valeriy I. Anikeyev
Ussr
Facing Demonic Temptation and Self Reflection in Faith
A reflection on struggling with demonic temptation and the call to live by Christian teachings. The piece urges self examination, confession of sin, responsibility for thoughts and deeds, and guidance toward a life aligned with Jesus Christ to seek eternal love and salvation.
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Beelzebub
Jesus Christ
Son of
God
Godbashing Stirs Call to Moral Stance in New Market
Rich Monroe urges Christians to uphold traditional values and enforce laws to protect family and country, arguing against perceived sodomy rights expansion and media mockery. He contends government was built on Christian principles and questions leaders' willingness to act, framing the issue as a moral battle for America.
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Sam Nunn
America
Letter writers invited to Frederick News-Post readers
The Frederick News-Post invites letters from readers. Send to Letters to the Editor at 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or fax by dating 662-8299.
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Frederick
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Ted Simon
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New Midway School
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Andy Rooney
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