Graceham Fire Company Back With County Support
Graceham volunteers return to service with Frederick County commissioners blessing funding. Dual response rules lessen as nearby companies can expand coverage. After past funding cuts and stigma, Graceham rebuilt with new contributions and recruits, gaining town pride and renewed commitment from veterans to serve Graceham and nearby communities. County backing through the Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association expected to boost morale and operations.
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Frederick County
Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association
Graceham Company
National Zoo and Aquarium Month Promotes Conservation Education
Kay Klement argues zoos have shifted from entertainment to conservation education, acting as stewards of wildlife. She notes captive breeding, international cooperation, and high funding drive modern exhibits, with zoos educating the public on biodiversity while inviting community support and volunteerism.
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National Zoo & Aquarium
North American
Chicago
Brookfield Zoo
Gergen Visualizes Rescue Effort For Clinton Presidency
Washington David Gergen, adviser to Reagan and commentator, joined the Clinton White House in early June. The administration appears more effective, yet faces a long road as the budget moves through the Senate and a public campaign defends new taxes and spending cuts. If goals are met, Gergen might seem to have saved a presidency and could offer aid to Congress as public esteem for Congress remains at historical lows.
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Washington
David Gergen
Ronald Reagan
Clinton White House
Clinton
Senate
White House
Gergen
Congress
Reforms debated to save Congress and limit incumbency
Charles McDowell weighs campaign finance reform as a path to fix Congress. He notes divisions across parties, filibusters, and the influence of religious right. Proposals include public funding, spending limits, restricting mass mailings, and curbing PAC money to empower challengers and ease term limit pressures.
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Senate
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Bush
Pat Robertson
David Gergen
White House
House
Potomac Edison directors vote to abandon Jefferson trolley line
The Potomac Edison Company board approved abandoning the 3.22 mile Jefferson trolley line from Windobona Hotel Braddock Heights to Jefferson, a route built in 1906 once productive in earlier years.
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Jefferson
Windobona Hotel
Braddock Heights
Wasteful Practices at Frederick Cancer Center Facility
Kristin Parrish of Middletown witnesses extensive resource use at the Frederick Cancer Research and Development Center at Ft. Detrick. She notes high water, wood, plastic, Styrofoam, and energy consumption in the animal facility, urging government leadership to model conservation and respect for the land and all inhabitants.
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Frederick Cancer Research Center
Fort Detrick
Litton Bipnetics
Frederick
Clinton’s alleged deceit on credit and taxes, a neighborly memory
A letter from Frederick Laughland attacks President Clinton, accusing him of taking credit for low rates before his term, lying about economic gains, and proposing a tax plan to prosperity. The writer questions truthfulness and character.
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Clinton
Asphalt Plant Debate Delayed By Frederick Panel
On Tuesday May 25 at 7pm the Frederick County Planning and Zoning Committee met at Winchester Hall to hear cases including a proposed asphalt plant on US 40 near Myersville. A few hundred Myersville residents attended to oppose the project but the committee postponed action until June 22 citing unspecified reasons.
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Frederick County Planning and Zoning Committee
Winchester Hall
U.S. 40
Myersville
Myersville residents oppose asphalt plant near homes
A letter argues the Myersville civic group urged against siting an asphalt plant between Canada Hill Road and U S 40, citing water, emissions, traffic, noise, and property value concerns. The writer, Kristen Campbell Long of Emmitsburg, recalls family ties and Father’s Day sentiments.
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Canada Hill Road
U.S. 40
Myersville
Tribute to Dr. John W. Campbell Provost at Mount St
A daughter writes about her father Dr. John W. Campbell as Mount St. Marys College provost, noting tough decisions made this year, his lasting guidance, and the family’s deep appreciation for his leadership and support.
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John W. Campbell
Mount St. Mary's College
the Mount
North Dakota
Editorial call to respect local police in Frederick
Letter writer Michael Lake from Tamsville urges The Frederick News Post to adopt an editorial policy banning slang terms for police. He argues there are few officers in Frederick County and that adults should model respect to help children grow up honoring law enforcement professionals and protecting neighborhoods.
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Frederick News-Post
Frederick County
Frederick News- Post
Lobbyists and NAFTA Faith in House Votes Questioned
Letter from William B Bruch ey of Thurmont criticizes Michael T Dwyer's Frederick Post piece and argues Rep Roscoe Bartlett will back NAFTA despite lobbyists cash from big factories. He says legislators bow to wealthy interests and factory owners seek low wages abroad, urging skepticism of elected officials.
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Michael T. Dwyer
Frederick
Roscoe G Bartlett
House
Senate
Washington
How to Write Letters to the Editor Frederick News Post Policy
Readers are invited to send signed letters to the editor. Do not include addresses or phone numbers in published letters. Letters may be sent via mail to The Frederick News Post at 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or by telefax to 662-8299.
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Frederick News- Post
Patrick St
P.O
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