Granny D crosses New Mexico in cross country finance reform trek
Doris Haddock known as Granny D reaches New Mexico more than 600 miles into her cross country walk sponsored by Common Cause to spotlight campaign finance reform. The non profit notes Senate races had 295 million and House races 480 million in 1998 with incumbents holding far more money than challengers.
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Doris Haddock
New Hampshire
New England
United States
Granny D
New Mexico
Robert Ehrlich Jr
Frederick
Common Cause
Senate
House of Representatives
Party and Political Action Committee
Wresse
Odds & ends of 1924 75 years after graduation
The Frederick High class of 1924 revived its school newspaper The Hi Flier II after a donor-driven effort and Letters to the Editor campaign. A Maryland Day contest prize went to a Loyola High School student Jake Naish in Baltimore. The piece also surveys EMP missile defense, Star Wars era fears, and concerns raised by Rep. Roscoe Bartlett about electromagnetic pulse effects on modern electronics and vehicles. Odds and Ends appears biweekly in The Frederick News Post.
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Frederick High
Hi-Flier II
Hi-Flier
News -Post
Pe High School
Baltimore
Maryland
Frederick News-Post
Jake Naish
Loyola High School
Baltimore City Court House
City of Baltimore
State of Maryland
Maryland Colonial Society
R Sargent Shriver
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend
Frederick
James McSherry
Frederick News Post
Wwwifrederick Newspost
U.S
Pentagon
Rumors and Realities in the Columbine Aftermath
The piece argues against blaming society or welfare and notes the shooters Harris and Klebold were from intact families with middle-class backgrounds. It emphasizes countercultural choices, media myths about urban violence, and the difficulty of attributing the massacre to parenting or race, urging focus on actual known facts.
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Littleton
Eric Harris
Dylan Klebold
Columbine High School
Klebold
Harris
Columbine
Jonesboro
Ark
West Paducah
Springfield
Ore
Pearl
Miss
Associated Press
Cole
Cripps
Howard News Service
Frederick county events and weather across city and county
The report covers a dedication plan for Frederick's Municipal Airport and a decision to condemn part of Frederick High School grounds for Caroll Parkway extension. Frosty conditions reached 27 degrees with no immediate fruit damage. County officials debated minority hiring goals amid calls for an affirmative action plan. First National Bank held a drive in event with a color TV prize. County Special Olympics participants and Maryland School for the Deaf hosted activities. American Field Service students observed courtroom procedures at Frederick County Courthouse.
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Man
William Preston Lane Jr
Frederick City
Frederick High School
Caroll Parkway
Frederick County
Mary G. Williams
First National Bank
Fsk Mall
Dinah Smith
Jacqueline Miller
Donald Wollschlager
Rock Creek Center
Freeman letter criticizes use of vulgar word on front page
Debbie Kiser Erick complains Frederick News-Post used the word p d o without hyphens or asterisks in Section A. She argues editorial control should curb offensive language and protect readers' sensibilities.
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National News
Frederick
Learning experience for Walkersville teen and friends
A Walkersville father recalls a weekend incident where his 15 year old son and four friends faced a police action after two youths admitted to taking a bike from a local shopping center. The owner claimed the bike, two youths were arrested, and the family discusses lessons about theft and public accusation.
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Tam
Walkersville
Local letter discusses bike theft incident and calls for accountability
A reader describes a recent letter on Opportunity Lost as eloquent yet accusing and false. The writer notes two parents failed to apologize to the bike theft victim, asserts the crime occurred near Walkersville, where the bike was recovered, and hopes the youths involved heed a wake-up call to steer their lives positively.
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Walkersville
RAY MATLOCK Defends Park Fees in Frederick County
Daniel J. Duggan of Jefferson cites Ray Matlock and supporters of RBI Camp to argue that Walkersville Park user fees underwrite costs and keep summer programs viable. He warns funding loss would hit families, youth, and local sports camps hard, urging county to nurture rather than burden programs.
County faces criticism over park use profits policy
In a letter to the editor Beth Rhodes of RBI Camp argues Frederick County Parks and Recreation should not retroactively enforce a 1988 policy requiring a 20 percent share of camp gross profits from private youth programs held in county parks. She contends the public already benefits from recreation and that the policy risks harming small businesses and local youth services.
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Beth Rhodes
RBI Camp
Frederick County
Rhodes
Right to Life Argument Challenging Abortion Letter
Reader Ken Swearen gen argues against Cecilia Randall's stance on abortion, asserting that life begins at conception and a baby has a right to live. He condemns abortion even in rape cases, urges adoption if care is impossible, and notes women in government. Frederick.
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Cecilia Randall
Senate
Letters to the Frederick News-Post require name and contact
The Frederick News-Post invites letters but requires writer name home address and both phone numbers for verification. It notes space limitations and that not all letters may be published, with delivery methods including mail fax and email.
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Fredenck News-Post
Mall K
Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick St
P.O
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C. D Mote
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Nebraska
Stephanie Salter
Klebolds
Harrises
Tema
Francis
Debbie Kiser Erick
Frederck County
Phil Rhodes
Pete D'Amour
Babbitt Baseball
Rhett Ross
Daniel J. Duggan
Jefferson
Ken Swearengen
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