Draft policy debate on universal service and fairness
Anthony Harrigan argues the United States needs a fair draft to represent skilled young men, noting voluntary enlistment failures and recruiting scandals. He warns against letting burdens fall on the least advantaged and urges Congress to ensure national service in times of danger.
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United States
Milton Friedman
Newsweek
Congress
Anthony Harrigan
Natonally
Colum
Miscarriage of Justice Surrounds Cornell Estes Case
The Sun reports a grave miscarriage of justice in Baltimore county where prosecutor and detectives pursued a false conviction for the murder of Donna Turner based on a 13 year old companion’s confession and a flawed pre sentence report. Questions are raised about interrogation practices and the need for a thorough probe to prevent recurrence.
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Baltimore County
Cornell Estes
Donna Turner
Estes
Sun
Cornelius Behan
Cornell
Turner
State Parole and Probation Agency
Sandra O’connor
Maryland
San
Baltimore
Letters to the editor defend Open Space program impact
Gilbert L. Kingsbury argues that Frederick County and municipalities rely on Program Open Space for local parks and recreation facilities. He notes grants totaling over 3 million dollars and cites parks like Baker Park and Monocacy areas, contending the program supports diverse local needs beyond state parks. He criticizes the portrayal of adequate recreation space and urges clearer discussion of Open Space purposes and funding.
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Frederick County
Baker Park
Monocacy-Pinecliff Park
Rove Hill Manor
Woodsboro
Emmitsburg
Middletown
Greenbrier
Monocacy
Monocacy River
Women's Council of Realtor's
Frederick
Unemployment Payouts Spar Over Job Incentives Debate
A sprawling critique argues unemployment compensation encourages idleness, citing GAO findings on work-related costs and incentives. It notes how benefits can attract near replacement salaries, prompting longer claims and job refusal, while urging stronger federal controls to curb misuse.
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Froix
General Accounting Office
Cox
Gresy
Saracy Recepts
Gao Gore
Peeresst
Greeny
Saris Steutt
Todas & Sguteey
Peerent
Frederick County News Briefs From 1900
Yesterday items from the News Post describe a surprise birthday party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles G Snyder and lists many attendees. It notes a boxing event at the Hagerstown Armory with Frederick visitors and multiple officials at a Frederick Home Products Week planning meeting.
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News-Post
Ren
Charles G
Snyder
Gawets
End Mra
le, Crom
Grayson Barkier
Clarence Barrick
Mra
George Lease
John A. Jamison
Silas Cramer
Hagerstown Armory
Avons Ieece
Frederick
Parsons Newman
David C. Winebrenner
4.W. Baer
James H. Grove Jr
Frank Castle
Robert Nuss
Harry L. Decker
Lewis Mohler
Joseph Ganley
Ernest Helfenstein
Martin Urner
A.E. Leon
H.F. Kline
Leonard Nothagle
Rufus Oden
Charles 5. Price
Aubrey Lindsay
Ben Gilbert
Paul Kennedy
Francis Kennedy
Paul Kelbsugh
Ross Smith
Chamber of Commerce
Francis Scott Key
Brookhill
Wilbur Hartcock
Yellow Springs
Lord June Morgan
Faye Keyser
Shirley Cannon
Roger Eyler
Bertis Mercer
Doris Stull
Jacqueline Keyser
Catherine Smith
Howard McKnight
Orville Stup
Connie Mack Cannon
Aaron Horst
James Bellamy
Carter embargo critique highlights holes in tech ban
Jimmy Carter's tough policy toward the Soviet Union is argued as weak. The article accuses the administration of jawboning and a provisional export ban on technology that leaks through licensing rules, with exemptions and delays undermining aims to hurt Soviet capabilities while aiding U.S. manufacturers. It cites Thurmond, Cooper, Moyer, and industry critics noting ongoing loopholes and inconsistent enforcement.
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Washington
Jimmy Carter
Soviet Union
Teddy Roosevelt
Conl
Commerce Department
Commerce
Kama River
Carter
Congress
Sen
Strom Thurmond
B.C
White House
Thurmood
State Department
Richard Cooper
Rtat
Cooper
Homer Moyer
Tinue
Larry Brady
Russiena
Montieret Uyigventie
Kama River Treck
Alliea’ Export Control Committee
U. S
Te League
Edinburgh
Scotland
Boston
Lexington-Comcord
Phus
Credit Union
Séberia
Louisiana
Marcelle
Wes
Colsme
Rogers
F Kennedy
FBI Infermem
Joseph Homey
Dell
News-Post Notes Letter Policy And Reader Participation
The News-Post states it will publish only letters to the editor that are in good taste and needed for publication, with the writer's name. The policy emphasizes engagement by readers while maintaining decorum and accuracy in printed letters.
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Open Space
Gilbert L. Kingsbury
Richard L Lesher Premdest
US Chamber of Commerce
Franca Guames Om
Oh Pi
Gracias
Etromg Meratures
Hetreemen Protean
Catherine
Jack Anderson
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