Nixon and the press blamed for his downfall in 1974
The piece argues Nixon viewed enemies including the press as to blame for his failures. It notes his Watergate coverups, Washington Post reporting, and the idea that a free press exposes truth, not causes ruin. Nixon’s own actions led to his downfall, not the reporting.
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White House
Washington Post
Mr. Nixon
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Washington
Bush energy plan faces House rebuff and credibility hit
Congress rebuffed key parts of Bush energy proposals, halting Gulf of Mexico exploration and rejecting a Clinton era cleanup rule. Republicans joined Democrats in opposition, undermining the president’s selling job and exposing a broader failure to package policy. Senate Democrats gain leverage as the House act signals broader political risk for Bush.
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House
Florida Gulf Bar
Eneres
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Hey
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White House
Donald Rumsfeld
Alaskas
Arctic National Wildife
Frederick News Briefs Headlines and Policy Shifts
Breezes bring relief from heat and affect spray plans along the river as northwest winds hinder plane spraying over a municipal dump near Shank and Eker. Postmaster Grove learns a new Star Route service will replace bus mail between Frederick and Hagerstown, effective immediately. Half of local residents support the Supreme Court draft ruling denying women registration, while the other half oppose, and 75 percent of draft-age people oppose the ruling. Governor Hughes explains he vetoed a Maryland General Assembly bill to rebuild US 15 as a toll road, citing misstatements and toll booths as planned.
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Girl Scouts in Frederick Face Camp Delay Controversy
Veronica Webber voices strong emotion over the City of Frederick delaying a planned Girl Scout camp tied to the News-Post coverage. She argues the delay unfairly punishes local Girl Scouts in Frederick County and deprives them of a long anticipated camping opportunity.
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Penn Laurel
Jam Grimes
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Community clashes over senior housing denial in Monrovia
Letters criticize Frederick County commissioners for denying a senior housing project in Monrovia despite near $10 million in proposed capital improvements. Contributors accuse officials of favoritism toward developers, argue for housing access for seniors, and discuss views on homosexuality and school education.
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Uvoy Wieyung
Monrovia
Urbana
Frederick County
Exploiting Christianity in Frederick Community Letter
A reader defends Christian values while denouncing hate from a few who misuse faith, praising LGBT inclusion in Frederick and urging separation of religion from politics. The letter criticizes Sue Hecht and Governor Glendening for partisan actions and questions political costs to Frederick County. John J. Simmisn of Walkersville signs the letter.
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Christ
Frederik
Frederick County
Mr. Mooney
Sue Hecht
Hecht
Annapolis
Ferguson
Ms. Hecht
Mr Glendening
Applauding Kiska Letter on Maryland Republicans
John M. Resser of Wadketsville urges consigning Mare land’s legendary political mountebanks Tim and Alex Mooney to the midden heap of political opinion. He praises Justin Kiska’s June 18 letter calling for a state GOP shift and a higher road for Maryland Republicans to win back the State House and public trust.
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Alex Mooney
Seniors Deserve Their Own Community and Support
The piece argues for dedicated senior communities in Frederck County near Interstate 270 and the Yew Market Volunteer Fire Department. It questions impacts on schools and emergency services, and asks if seniors would prefer living close to loved ones. It emphasizes that senior citizens deserve access to suitable neighborhoods and resources.
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Phaserntsan
Eo Beiter
Citzens
Rockey
Yew Market
Frederck County
Charisma over policy sparks GOP candidate critique
Shannon Green of Frederick decries the Republican push for a candidate defined by charisma and baseball fame rather than proven leadership. He argues voters seek issues and results, not icons, and faults party strategy for voter apathy and weak state footholds.
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Republican Party
Ms Pac-Man Champion Curtis Powell Jr Sparks Reader Letter
A reader from Hagerstown chides The Frederick News Post for profiling Curtis Powell Jr the 37 year old Ms Pac-Man champion and asks to reserve ink for urgent local stories about firemen and dogs rescuing children while criticizing Powell as emblematic of America’s ills.
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Curtis Powell Jr
Wells Curts Powell Jr
Local politics sparks swift rebuke over comments
The reader criticizes Nancy Middleton's May W letter labeling gay groups as ignorant and fearful. Remarks about Alex Mooney and Robert Tansey are described as childish slams, prompting calls for restraint and respectful debate.
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SoMa
Mooney
Tansey
Christian Coalition
Ms Middleton
Nancy
Why Tuscarora will cost so much
Editorial argues the Tuscarora High School price jump stems from higher labor rates after a state bill raised prevailing wage requirements. It claims Maryland rural counties bore the effect, naming Gov and State Sen Alex Mooney as adversaries to the law, and accuses the measure of favoring labor bosses and raising education costs.
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Tuscarora High School
Urbana High School
Baltimore County
Montgomery County
Fredench County
Maryland
Pric Gt
Alex Mooney
Why We Do It Firefighters Honor Fallen NYC Crew on Father’s Day
On Father’s Day three New York City Fire Department members, Harry Ford, Bnan Fahey, and John Downing, died while serving. Each left young children behind, from 3-year-old twins to 12-year-olds, illustrating the personal risk and dedication firefighters carry daily. The author argues they do it for the right reasons and the obligation to serve others.
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Fire Service
Harry Ford
Bnan Fahey
John Downing
New York City Fire Department
Mr. Ford
Janna O Bren
Gerard
Harry
Fahey
Patrick
James
Brendan Mr. Downing
Joanne
Michael
Letters to the Editor guidelines and contact details
Readers are invited to send letters to The Frederick News Post at P O Box 578 Frederick MO 21705. Include name, address, and home and business phone. limit about 300 words. publication not guaranteed. submission options include mail fax and email letters fredpost.com.
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