Maryland Eyes Biotech Growth Amid Region’s Economic Rebound
Editorial notes Maryland is recovering from the Sept. 11 fallout and outpaced Virginia and 34 other states in 2001 job growth. Cites BLS data and studies labeling Maryland strong in the new economy. Highlights emerging knowledge industries and the Montgomery Frederick Washington Allegany biotech corridor.
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After Pearl Harbor into 9 11 in one nation divided
The piece contrasts the nation’s mood after Pearl Harbor with post 9 11 reflections. It recalls wartime xenophobia against Germans Italians Jews and Japanese and draws parallels to modern fear after 9 11. It notes public warnings changes in security and polling on attitudes toward Arabs and Muslims.
Senators and the Senate: Thompson's exit and leadership
The piece critiques the Senate's culture as a club of elitism and misdirection while praising a cadre of seasoned lawmakers as true statesmen. It notes Sen. Fred Thompson's decision not to seek re election and explores tensions with GOP leadership over issues including fundraising and accountability. The column cites Thompson's Watergate-era role and impact on party hopes, underscoring bipartisan needs at a challenging political moment.
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Cooley leaves A&P and buys Southern Restaurant
Millard I. Cooley resigns after 24 years with A&P Supermarket chain ending service at Brunswick Mount Airy and Frederick. He buys Southern Restaurant on North Market Street from Willis F. Couley who plans a temporary retirement.
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Leash Law Reminder From Frederick County Pet Owners
A reader urges owners to keep dogs leashed as warm weather brings more pets outdoors. The writer cautions about dogs approaching cars and the risk of injury, stressing leash laws for safety and urging responsible pet ownership.
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Dangerous memory and quotable missteps in criticism
A cryptic note questions memory and learning with a quotation from Bartict's Familiar Quotations. It cites Pierian spring imagery and Alexander Pope's Essay on Criticism as a corrective, suggesting deep study over shallow knowledge in literary judgment.
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Only Indians, no Native Americans Pow Wow described
A Texas visit to an Indian Pow Wow features vendors selling Indian artifacts and signs, with hundreds of performers dancing in Indian costumes. The announcer repeatedly uses Indian terms and identities, while the word Native American is never used, provoking a quiet chuckle from a vendor.
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Contested Names Spark Debate On Demands For Respect
The letter-citizen exchange targets the use of capitalized team names like Redskins Braves Indians and cautions against modern calls to remove tradition. It argues such names honor sport and culture and warns against political correctness overpowering history and pride. Monrovia.
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Prostitution and the Military as Oldest Professions
The passage questions which is the oldest profession, noting opinions that prostitution is the oldest and that the military is the second oldest. It reflects a debate among readers, including a remark attributed to Jim Brobst.
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Budget power to the people in Maryland politics
A Frederick Post editorial argues that a proposed constitutional amendment to permit the legislature to reallocate funds within the governor’s budget would empower voters by giving elected representatives more influence over state priorities. It notes current limits where legislators can only approve items in the governor’s budget and recalls the 1914 budget process. The piece contends voters lack direct access to their single state official and that democracy evolves as Maryland becomes more democratic.
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Winston Churchill
Frederick Post
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Adelphia Donation Talk Sparks Downtown Arena Idea
Allen Merchant urges Frederick officials to reassess franchise fees amid budget strain. He questions whether Adelphia already factors the fee into rates and proposes reviving the Carroll Creek Plan by naming a downtown arena to acknowledge community support.
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Letters to the Editor Policy and Contact Details
The Frederick News-Post invites exclusive signed letters with the writer’s name, home address and both phone numbers. Abbreviations and poetry or verse submissions are not published. Communications should be sent via mail or fax to the Frederick News-Post office box or fax number provided.
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