Fort Detrick and Frederick City News Agreement
Editorial calls for improved communication between Fort Detrick and Frederick City led by Mayor Jennifer Dougherty regarding shipments of medical waste and safety information. The piece urges making regular updates mandatory and sustaining rapport between the mayor and the garrison commander to protect public health and safety.
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Frederick County Politics and a Young GOP Prince
A look at Alex Mooney the junior Maryland state senator, his high profile in Frederick County, and Fortunes around his political power. The piece notes his campaign war chest, potential challenges from Del Sue Hecht, and media attention amid recent headlines about bus policy and a light camera ban. Also mentions Jennifer Dougherty’s upset and Kathleen Kennedy Townsend’s support for a new mayor.
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Sue Hecht
Demerat
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Jim Grimes
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Pougherty
Keeht
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend
Maryland
Alex Mooney
Mr Mooney
Tim Ferguson
Dr. Dale
Frederick County
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General Assembly
Controversy Over Judge Pickering Nomination Heats Up
The Senate Judiciary Committee faces sharp debate over federal judge nominee Charles Pickering. Critics call the process degrading and accuse Pickering of white Mississippi past ties, while supporters cite his moderation and district service. The Washington Post notes the attack growing ugly while some blacks and civil rights figures defend his record in Laurel Mississippi.
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Mississippi
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
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A. Philip Tandolph
Roy Wilkins
Fred Stultleworth
Martin Luther King, Jr
Bayard Austin
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Robert C. Scott
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Resignation of Frederick Police Officer Staley Shifts Roster
Frederick residents learn of Police Officer William Staley's resignation to accept a better paying post. A city note mentions Acting Chief Woodrow W. Corbin handling the departure as the mayor and others respond to staffing changes. The piece also covers local weather impacts, a notable family encounter at a Key Hotel event, and community activities from ice cream contests to student teaching and Eagle Scout presentations.
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Woodrow W. Corbin
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Robert Myers
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Frederick Towne Mall
Dennis Mathias
Rocky Ridge Fire Co
Steve Ebberts
Brunswick Fire Co
Susie Nicol
Brunswick Ambulance Co
Misdirection in Fort Detrick Sludge Debate
A Fort Detrick safety officer warns about radionuclides in soil as Lt Col Donald Archibald cites natural radiation. The letter questions the logic of shipping nuclear sludge and asks for exact soil concentrations to judge safety at Frederick homes.
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Archibald
Frederick a Sleeper Community in Debate Over Sunday Paper
A reader questions Frederick’s identity and status in a letters section discussing a Sunday paper, arguing Frederick is misunderstood as a bedroom community and noting its size and isolation from outsiders. The writer counters that many residents commute to Montgomery County and nearby areas, suggesting Frederick’s recognition remains limited beyond the region.
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Montgomery County
Commission condemns Native American mascots in sports
U S Civil Rights Commission condemns the use of Native American imagery as sports symbols. Since the 1970s Native American leaders and organizations have vigorously voiced opposition to mascots because they mock and demean Native peoples and cultures.
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U.S. Commission On Civil Rights
Letters oppose Native mascot images in school culture
Carol Antoniewicz and Kathy Morgan argue that Native American mascots disrespect tribes and culture, urging consent and respectful representation. They urge schools to learn true tribal histories, see others’ perspectives, and foster courage to build an inclusive, multicultural environment.
Weekend MARC trains on weekends proposal from Frederick reader
A Frederick reader urges MARC to operate weekend service mirroring weekend Metra access in Gaithersburg. The writer notes the difficulty of reaching Washington without long car trips and hopes to ride trains with her train-loving two year old soon. DIANA K. BEALL
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Metra
Washington
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Shady Grove
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East Yard
Play to have fun, winning OK, too
A reader praises Sertoma basketball ethos noting teams should learn and have fun. Despite a 2-7 record, the commenter observes improvement from first to last game and appreciates equal playing time and position rotation for all players.
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Sertoma Basketball Organization
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Whistle Blows for Commuter Train From Rockville to Frederick
Kimberly Mellon writes from Rockville about the lack of a convenient commuter rail to Frederick City. She notes a free shuttle from the station is unreliable, leading to 45 minutes of traffic, grocery stops, and after school pickups before she can reach home. She urges adding lanes to Interstate 270 to ease congestion.
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Rockville
Frederick City
Readers letters policy and submission details
Letters to the Editor outline how readers must sign letters with name and hometown, provide contact methods, and send via mail fax or email to The Frederick News-Post. It lists mailing address P O Box 578 Frederick Maryland 21705, fax number 9010628288, and email let ters@newspaperdomain to participate.
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