Maryland Flight Paramedic of the Year Feted at 25th State Aviation Anniversary
Trooper First Class Mark Gibbons earned runner up honors as Maryland Flight Paramedic of the Year at the Maryland State Police Aviation Division’s 25th anniversary event at Municipal Airport in October. Gibbons, with five years in the unit and roles as regional paramedic trainer for Western Maryland, began rescue work in high school reviving a swimmer. He has served as volunteer firefighter in Great Falls Virginia and firefighter paramedic in St. Petersburg Florida, with notable rescues of fishermen in 1994 and flood victims in Virginia in 1995, while remaining modest about hero status.
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John Cardinal Krol final rites and lasting legacy
Obituary tribute to John Cardinal Krol 85 former Philadelphia archbishop and United States primate. The piece recalls his influence on Vatican II policies, the church’s political ties, and his role shaping American Catholic leadership amid post Vatican II reforms. It reflects a personal reminiscence of the author's meetings and concludes with a wish for eternal rest.
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Krakow
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Free markets expose limits of economic freedom in China
The State Department report argues free markets do not guarantee rights. It cites China’s system of political detention and executions, noting likely higher-than-acknowledged executions and use of prisoner organs. It warns that growth and trade alone fail to enforce fundamental norms. Heritage Foundation notes even highly free economies can be repressive, citing Singapore.
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Critics seize on China report amid ties and human rights
Holger Jensen argues that Clinton era engagement with China is defended by officials but criticized by Republicans as a failed policy. The State Department report lists abuses in many nations, noting Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Bahrain, yet Washington applies selective pressure.
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Last Call at Bowers Road plans spark local anger
Susie Fassanella of Middletown condemns plans for a bar open until 5 30 a m with patron supplied alcohol near U S 40 and I 70. She warns of drunk driving dangers and urges safer community choices.
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Frederick High paper drive raises funds for four hospitals
Frederick High School eighth graders led a drive that raised 84.81 for four area military hospitals with top collectors including Daniel Arris Robert Nicodemus Eleanor Barnhart and Robert Thomas. Other students listed also aided the effort. Representatives from Frederick Washington and Carroll banks formed the Blue Ridge Conference of bank auditors and controllers with officers Edgar R. Thomas Frank A. Conaway E Guy Neikirk and Rayhu Specht. Frederick Mayor Ronald N. Young proclaimed Four Way Test Week March 8 12. A Buckeystown meeting with officials addressed possible industrial pollutants and officials reported pollution below state standards. The Maryland Lottery announced a $10 000 prize from March 15 1975 ticket 128428 must be claimed by midnight March 13 76 or funds return to the state.
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Carroll Counties
Blue Ridge
National Association of Bank Auditors and Comptrollers
Edgar R. Thomas
Frank A. Conaway
E. Guy Neikirk
Rayhu Specht
Buckeystown
Young D. Hance
Winchester Hall
Mr. Hance
Maryland Lottery Commission
People's Drug Store
West Seventh Street
Questions Surround Michael Stup Resignation at Weinberg Center
A reader questions whether Michael Stup’s departure as Weinberg Center managing director was voluntary or coerced. The letter asks why Amanda McGreevy was fired and asserts Stup’s pivotal role in the center’s early development and funding, noting initial financial strains and staffing challenges.
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Weinberg Center For the Arts
Michael Stup
Weinberg Center
Amanda McGreevy
Stup
Michael
Community letter urges tobacco sale laws to protect youth
A Frederick County American Cancer Society statement urges state senators to support bills allowing local regulation of tobacco sales to minors. Jane Blash and Joan Derr emphasize protecting youth from tobacco advertising and cite concerns over minors’ access and safety.
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Joe Camel
Jane Blash
Joan Derr
Frederick County
American Cancer Society
Frederick
Tobacco use and new bills tighten Maryland age law
A health risk overview notes nicotine as a killer drug and highlights tobacco’s death toll. It cites Maryland's 1994 age 18 ban and discusses House Bills 333 and 136 to strengthen enforcement, vendor liability, and penalties for selling to minors.
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United States
Maryland
The Truth Hurts and The Aborted Teen Warns
A column contrasts Roy Meachum and Pat Buchanan. Dr. Wallace’s Feb 26 piece cites an anguished teen warning against deceptive “safe” sex. It links free trade to abusive labor, critiques Clinton as “the good father,” and argues against superficial compassion in politics.
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Pat Buchanan
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Letters to the Editor policy and contact details
The Frederick News Post invites letters and asks for name address and phone number for verification. It notes publication is not guaranteed due to high volume. Letters may be sent to P O Box 578 Frederick MD or by telefax at 462-8299.
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