Derek Bok Leads Common Cause on Citizen Involvement
Harvard's emeritus president Derek Bok, newly elected chairman of Common Cause, urges renewed public engagement to revitalize democracy. The group promotes calling Congress, volunteering, staying informed, writing letters, attending meetings, supporting youth, and voting to strengthen governance.
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Derek Bok
Common Cause
Bok
Harvard University
United States
Congress
Pushkin's operation astrato Why Carolina 5 Vote indignant on fixing pets
In a humorous essay, the author describes a neighbor Carolina protesting neutering seven month old Pushkin and other dogs. After the procedure at a veterinary hospital, Pushkin returns calm, while the narrator reflects on dog affection, cage avoidance, and the human tendency to view pets as children, asserting castration as care.
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Astrato
Carolina
Pushkin
Jane Sayler
Sharon
West Fredenck Veterinary Hospital
Boomer
Lubyan
Moscow
Pushtan
Sweetie
Sweetwater
Girl Dog
IRS Abuses Highlighted In Baron's Power to Destroy Book
A New Hampshire lawyer’s suicide in a Cape Cod home underscores IRS harassment. Bruce Bar and Senator William Roth co author a critical book detailing decades of agency overreach, abuses, and punitive penalties. The work argues for reforms to curb IRS power, citing investigations and undercover theft by agency staff.
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Ron
New Hampshire
Cape Cod
Internal Revenue Service
Barron
IRS
William Roth
R-Del
Senate Finance Committee
Roth
Delaware
John Willams
Senate
Amenca
Bruce Bar
Ambitious Ohio duo tied to Harpers Ferry robbery caught
Reports say two young Ohio desperadoes sought across three states for a Wild West style train robbery near Harpers Ferry West Virginia were captured by local and federal police in Washington DC. A Mrs Clyde M bane of Ohio escaped robbers by hiding under a diner table aboard the Ambassador flyer. Local Frederick County 4 H leaders held an all day session at Hotel Frederick with a talk by State Boys Club head Myle S Downey. A Frederick Alderman William B Burall was removed from a Washington Monument incident. Richard K Sheckells, 67, contemplated retirement but faced a home ownership dispute before Frederick Historic District Commission. Annapolis lawmakers heard from liquor license holders supporting reappointment of Ellis G Carty amid alleged gifts. Frederick County Commissioners moved forward with sewer fines on Commerce Street in Point of Rocks.
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Clyde M Bane
Phigar Rick
Ohio
Harpers Ferry
Wva
ATTN
W.va
Peptic
Washington, D.C
Frederick County
Hotel Frederick
Myle S Downey
Annapolis
Ellis G Carty
del Charles E Smith
Carty
Heavy bookbags blamed on teachers and system
Frederick high school students push back against a March Freder ick News-Post piece claiming students overburden themselves with books. They argue teachers require multiple binders, many textbooks, and crowded hallways force heavy bags. call for lighter texts or improved scheduling to ease burdens.
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Frederick Country High School
Associated Press
Frederick News-Post
Frederick High School
Ike
Community Pool’s Historic Staffing Sparks Renewal Call
Local residents urge the recreation department to restore the pool’s longstanding staff model. They cite familiar lifeguards who taught generations, the close bonds with families, and the sense of safety that kept children well behaved and trusted by staff and parents alike.
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Diggs
Fredenck
William Hall
Recreation Department
Diggs Pool and community role models in Frederick
Bonnie L Sanders writes about Diggs Pool in Frederick, praising staff for affordable daily access for African American children during segregation. She notes past staff discipline, parental involvement, and lifeguards knowing families as key deterring factors. She urges cooperation to keep Diggs Pool non profit and community focused.
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Diggs Pool
Blaine Young
Johnny
Diggs
Thomas Pool
Frederick City
Roelky Myers
Simple courtesy in bad weather not seen in snowstorm
This morning a surprise snowstorm halted school as drivers faced blustery winds on US 15 and I 270. Elaine Merchant notes many cars lacked headlights in heavy snowfall, advising drivers to use lights whenever wipers are on for safety and courtesy.
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Frederick
Subaru
Drivers Need Basic Skills in Education
A letter argues driver education was removed from schools and laments injuries and deaths among youths due to lack of caution and basic driving skills. The writer urges preparation for the future, noting car weight means damage is possible even at low speeds. PHIL FE, PERKINS.
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Ed Cation
Letters to the Editor at The Freganck News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters to the editor and outlines submission methods including mail, fax, and email. Readers are asked to preserve privacy with contact details and note abridgement by space.
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Freganck News-Post
News-Post
Frederick Newe-Post
E. Patrick Bt
P.O
Broderick
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