Defense lawyers seek clearinghouse for police abuse reports
A Frederick County group, the Criminal Defense Bar Association, proposes to collect and forward substantiated police abuse reports to prosecutors. Leaders defend the plan as a check on misconduct while sheriff and police chief question specific complaints. They urge open dialogue and guidelines to ensure justice.
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Frederick County Criminal Defense Bar Association
Michael Morrissette
Association
Carl Harbaugh
Frederick City
Regis Raffensberger
Raffensberger
Harbaugh
Defense
Maryland Gubernatorial Contest Sees Shifting Alliances
As the 1990s campaign cycle tightens, state senator Mary Boergers may back Lt. Gov. Melvin Steinberg, while Parris Glendening taps Kathleen Kennedy Townsend as running mate. Mason-Dixon survey signals mixed momentum for candidates on both parties in Maryland.
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Mary Boergers
Melvin Steinberg
Mason-Dixon
Steinberg
Parris Glendening
Boergers
Glendening
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend
Townsend
Mary vision sparks impassioned debate in Smitsburg
Readers argue over a reported Mary apparition in Smitsburg, questioning biblical truth, discernment, and authority. They warn against contacting the dead, accuse the vision of being a deceptive demonic manifestation, and urge born again believers to exercise spiritual power.
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Smitsburg
God
Jesus
Anthony Dove Denounces Mary Apparition as Demon Deception
Anthony Dove from Frederick condemns Mary apparition believers as deceived by demons. He urges testing spirits per biblical guidance and asserts Jesus as sole mediator, warning against Marian visions and urging faithful Catholics to read the Bible and seek true believers to confront alleged deception.
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Mary
Giana Talloone-Sullivan
Jesus
God
Community leaders aid storm victims and troops at weekend picnic
The Red Cross moved to assist thousands left homeless after a devastating storm in Pennsylvania West Virginia and Maryland that caused 146 deaths in Pennsylvania four in Maryland over 1 000 injured and millions in property damage Frederick County saw over two inches of rain in 30 minutes The Junior Chamber of Commerce and the USC hosted a Fort Detrick service members picnic at High Knob with volleyball ping pong and other games from 2 to 9 p m Dancing followed from 6 to 9 p m in the tea room and balcony The CIP debate between Richard E Zimmerman and Douglas Sherwood saw agreement on many points Hood College announced a new outdoor swimming center for the handicapped funded by Fritz Huntsinger Sr. founder of Vetco Offshore Industries Inc
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West Virginia
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Frederick County
Junior Chamber of Commerce
United Services Organization
Fort Detrick
High Knob
Jaycee War Activities Committee
James W. Honeysett
USC
Edward C. Hartmann
Russell H. McCain
Robert L. Smith
Parents' Dilemma Letter on Hardest Decision
The Whitfield family from Frederick Maryland respond to an editorial about Andrew their son. They say no right or wrong choice exists in life or death decisions for a loved one and praise local nurses and doctor for support. They express peace of mind and hope the ruling helps other families facing similar pain.
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Maryland
Frederick
Pattie
Andrew
Frederick County
Brunswick Tax Increase Sparks Resident Letters to Editor
A Brunswick resident challenges a newspaper report, noting taxes never decline and predicting a total rise of 626,226 for the city in the coming year. The writer cites past home taxes from 1991 through 1997 and accuses officials of disguising a tax increase as a decrease.
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Brunswick
Tax Trust in Brunswick Taxes and Time in Office
A Brunswick reader argues that property tax bills, not rates, drive fiscal pain as checks to the city rise for four years. The letter questions Mayor Tom Smith’s praise of Mr. Goodrich and notes long-term investments, debt history, and the need for honest tax reporting.
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Brunswick
Tom Smith
Mr. Goodrich
Goodrich
The Shoe On The Other Foot Says Allen E. Wiles
Allen E. Wiles vents at Alderman Jon Kreissig over a painted garage remark. He recalls a telephone conversation and a public meeting where Kreissig dismissed his anger about unequal sewer work on Butterfly Lane. Wiles says equal treatment should apply to all residents.
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Prince George’s
Mason-Dixon
William Donald Schaefer
Jon Kreissig
Butterfly Lane
Smoking rights vs. others' health in public spaces
A reader laments growing pro smoking letters claiming a right to smoke in malls. The writer cites asthma in her son, arguing smokers infringe on non-smokers' rights and call for greater care, health, and safety in America. Connie MacLeod urges consideration for fellow citizens.
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America
Frederick Towne
Fsk Mall
Scott Smith
Mr. Smith
Front page photo sparks debate on police gun display
Gerrit J. Schipper, M.D., comments on a June 13 Frederick photograph showing new police recruits brandishing guns. He argues such images reinforce violence rather than portraying officers as calm enforcers and educators of law.
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Frederick
Frederick News-Post Letters to the Editor policy
The Frederick News-Post invites letters from readers and requires name address and phone number for verification. The paper notes not all letters can be published due to high volume and excludes poetry and religious verse.
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Patrick St
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