Editorial questions police reporting timeliness in Frederick
The Frederick News Post laments delays by the Frederick Police Department in timely notifying the paper about crimes. It cites armed robbery at Brown's Liquor and Grocery on March 9 and a rape on Thomas Johnson Drive, noting 19 hour gaps and missed editions. The paper urges City Hall and Mayor Dougherty to require prompt, full reporting to better inform the public.
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Frederick
Thomas Johnson Drive
Pvo
Jennifer Dougherty
New York and the Nation Remain United After Terror
A reflective piece honors New York City resilience after the 9 11 attacks citing heroism of firefighters and police and the unity of Americans. It recalls World War II memory, references Mayor Giuliani and emphasizes duty courage and daily noble acts. It laments invasion threats and celebrates communal memory across boroughs and the nation.
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New York
Humphrey Bogart
Boyles
Brackens and Brennans
Angelini’s
Father and Son
Tarel Coleman
Keithrey Maynard
Aeteran
Childe
Zave
Worl Trade Center
Trate Towers
Paris
Moscow
Brooklyn
Queens
Manhattan
Bronx
Staten Island
Hodolph Guiliani
Frederick County Roads Board backs bottle ban after cleanup drive
The Frederick County Roads Board supported outlawing throwaway bottles after three Lucks with three men tidied roads to prevent mower and equipment damage. Workmen found Cheon-away beer bottles a constant menace to cattle and machinery. Guns found at Frederick Post Office drew Army mail concerns over weapon regulations. Braddock Drive-in Theatre opened with Out of the Blue and Jive Junction, proceeds going to Frederick High School Band. Mike Larrick pressed Commissioners to upgrade 3.6 miles of dirt Black Anke Road near Unionville. Dr Stuart Berger hosted a talent show at East Frederick School with students singing Country Roads. Frederick Memorial Hospital announced two-year accreditation by the Joint Commission.
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Frederick County Roads Board
Braddock
Frederick
George Brent
Virginia Mayo
Sperry Storm
Mike Larrick
Black Anke
Frederick County
Unionville
Mr Larrick
Stuart Berger
East Frederick School
April Keeney
Tammy Georgeson
Tammy Wages
Sandy Dennis
Booze outlet label irks readers in March issue
Readers criticize labeling eight liquor shops as booze outlets in a March 12 issue. The letter defends restaurants and venues, argues for fair terminology, and calls for accountability and camera surveillance to improve care and dignity for Maryland residents and families.
Penny wise rule sparks wildfire safety debate
Frederick County faces drought and unusually high brush fires as forest officials warn the state budget policy to require foresters to drive private cars after on call duty could delay response. The letter urges keeping trained Forest Service personnel on site and urges households to reduce flammable material. John H W Blake, Predecick County Forest Conservancy District Board member, signs.
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Frederick County
Frederick News-Post
County Department of Fire and Rescue
Maryland Forest Service
Department of Budget and Management
Muust
Forest Service
Lncal
Trever
John HW. Blake
Predecick County Forest Conservancy District Board
Tax Tension Sparks Protests Over Tobacco Pricing
An opinion piece argues against higher tobacco taxes urging accountability for government spending. It compares tax hikes to unfair levies on the poor and homeless and questions tobacco settlements funding. The author calls for stopping punitive taxes and honoring local history with public art.
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Inn
Parris Glendening
Cyril
Glengening
Vera's Law push for video monitoring in Maryland nursing homes
A Maryland legislator cites GAO findings and U.S. senators urging monitoring in nursing homes. Vera's Law would require facilities to allow the use of video or audio devices in resident rooms and set penalties for拒阿 refusal. The measure also aims to ease admissibility of recordings in Maryland courts.
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U.S. Senate
Maryland General Assembly
Vera
Vera Hecht
U.S. General Accounting Office
U.S. Sens
Johan Breaux
D-Law
Ken Wyden
D-Ore
Antietam casualties on Frederick's mural project debated
J watched the March 3 televised workshop on William Cochran's proposed public art project Prospera's Dream a mural for the Francis Scott Key Hotel. C reviewed Cochran's anamorphic art and sketches of Prospero and Ariel with interest. Mier reviewed the taped pre-
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William Cochran
Prospera
Francis Scott Key
Mr. Cochran
Prospero
Ariel
Mier
Frederick mural project praised by local art patron
Barbara Lohman Flynn endorses Shared Vision and city funds for new downtown murals. She highlights William Cochran as a local treasure and argues murals boost Frederick as a destination city, supporting tourism and long term community art funding.
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Shered Vision
Frederick
Shared Vision
Frederick County
William Cochran
Derick
Vale
Letters to the Editor at The News-Post
Readers are invited to send signed letters to The News-Post with full writer details. Some letters are graded for publication. The notice lists mailing and fax options and an email address for submission, along with a web-posted policy on reader comments.
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Relgeus Werse
Katte
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