Remembering General C Wayne Shisler in Frederick County
A eulogistic profile honors Marine Corps Brigadier General C Wayne Shisler 82, a Burkittsville resident and Korean War veteran noted for World War II campaigns in the Aleutians Gilbert Tarawa and Makin Islands. The article highlights his awards, postwar efforts to aid troops and naval aviation, dairy farming in Burkittsville Rotary Club service and community contributions.
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America
Frederick County
Marine Corps
C. Wayne Shisler
Burkittsville
Aleutian Islands
Gilbert Islands
Tarawa
Makin Islands
Quantico
Washington, D.C
Korea
Gen. Shisler
Sikorsky
Pacific
Tommy Grunwell
Gen
Shisler
Mr. Grunwell
Okinawa
Shifler
Public figure scrutiny in O J Simpson case prompts impeachment calls
Roy Meachum argues LA District Attorney Gil Garcetti misused media coverage to push O J Simpson guilt without indictment. He cites Garcetti on camera seeking self promotion and describes the era as a media circus. The piece links Garcetti’s political fate to the Menendez verdict and notes Floyd Collins’ historic rescue hype.
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Gil Garcetti
Los Angeles
America
O.J. Simpson
California
Mr. Simpson
Garcetti
Floyd Collins
Kentucky
Nation
Collins
Brentwood
London
ABC
CBS
NBC
CNN
O.J
Floyd
San Diego
D.A. Garcetti
Menendez Brothers
al Cowlings
Mr. Cowlings
L.A
D.A
Farrakhan and Muhammad sparks black community reaction
Readers confront the mixed response within the black community to Nation of Islam figures Farrakhan and Khalid Muhammad and their anti-Semitic, racist rhetoric. The piece contrasts conservative black critiques of welfare state remedies with broader community reactions and media dynamics.
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Eople
Nation of Islam
Louis Farrakhan
Khalid Muhammad
Farrakhan
Conservatism Critique Of Liberal Policy And Farrakhan
An opinion essay argues liberal policies failed black communities, enabling crime and poverty while suppressing dissent. It links welfare and education struggles to race dynamics, blaming both liberalism and racism for social decline and Farrakhan’s appeal. Creators Syndicate.
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Farrakhan
America
Nation of Islam
Brown Vs. Board of Education
Louis Farrakhan
Creators Syndicate
Weather swings and severe storms in Frederick area
A night of storms followed a record 100 degree day with heavy clouds and a drop to the 70s. By afternoon the temp rose to 93. Marble hail fell briefly in Braddock Heights. Two girls aged 5 and 9 in Frederick hospitalized with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. a third case labeled suspect. A small East All Saints Street cream station building burned at 4 am, origin undetermined, fire kept from spreading to Kehne Bottling Works. Frederick County mobilization seeks 700 workers for the canning season starting August 1, chaired by John L. Shaw with Charles W Willis as contact. Mayor Ronald N. Young and the Board of Aldermen approved sewer and water rate hikes, countering industry opposition. William Wickam of Frederick failed to break a record by punching 450 pounds of ice for a 1,950 pound goal. Eleven interviewers conduct a rural services survey as part of a nine-state study on health, education, housing, recreation and legal services.
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Braddock Heights
All Saints Street
Kehne Bottling Works
Frederick County
John L. Shaw
Charles W Willis
Frederick High School
Thurmont Opposes On Sale Beer License Granted to Sheetz
Readers react to The Frederick Post June 15 report and condemn the Thurmont Liquor Board for granting a Class B On Sale Beer License to a Sheetz store after a three hour hearing. Citizens accuse officials of ignoring opposition and rushing a five minute decision, citing personal attacks on Ann Holsinger and concerns over public accommodation and school and church impacts.
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Frederick Post
Sheetz
Thurmont
Ann Holsinger
Liquor Board
Liquor Commission
Myers
Acid Rain Problems and Simple Solutions
The piece explains acid rain harming rivers and wildlife and eroding statues. It cites car exhaust and industrial pollution as causes and suggests solutions like solar powered cars and car pooling, plus reducing consumer purchases to lessen demand.
Community plea calls for cleaner earth by diverse readers
Letter writer Karen Butterfield from New Midway School Walkersville urges residents of all sizes and shapes to help curb pollution and keep the Earth clean, arguing that widespread participation reduces waste and environmental harm.
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Karen Butterfield
New Midway School
Walkersville
Power of A Picture poster project highlights domestic violence abuse
Karen Gardner lauds The Frederick News-Post for its May 13 feature on a statewide poster project reaching abused women and children. The Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence partnered with local residents, including Mount Airy area baby Sam, nephew of the network’s executive director, to spread awareness and helpline information.
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Karen Gardner
Frederick
Sam
Mount Airy
Maryland Network Against
Maryland
Frederick News- Post
Teen Driving Mistakes Learn Hard Way After Crash
A teen shares how a near-fatal Jeep crash on U S 40A and Braddock Mountain left him relearning to walk. He notes teens’ inexperience, overconfidence, and distractions like radios, hair fixes, or eating, risking severe injuries or death.
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Braddock Mountain
No Public Smoking Letter From Middletown Student
Seventh grade student Alison Wickizer of Myersville responds to Rosie Rehan on smoking in public places. The letter argues for smoke free air rights, cites health effects of carbon monoxide, and asks why non smokers should endure secondhand smoke while asserting a right to breathe cleaner air.
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Rosie Rehan
Middletown Middle School
Ms. Rehan
United States
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Walter Williams
Jonas Iee
Ronald N. Young
Board of Aldermen
Frederick Industries
Young
William Wickam
Dennis Wolfe
Thurmoni
Georgia Lizas
Medical and Chirurgical
Baltimore
Venzell Ward
Officer Ward
Ward
Ryan Gebbia
Alison
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