VIP visits hint at campaign season in Maryland
The article notes Gov. Parris Glendening visited on April 18 and Speaker Cal Taylor spoke in Frederick before a Democrat fund raiser, with Taylor considering a run for governor or Congress. Ellen Sauerbrey prepares a 1998 bid after a recent loss, as county races loom and mayoral candidates emerge. The piece urges voter awareness and even suggests residents consider running, with July 28 deadline for the September primary ballot and Board of Elections help at Winchester Hall.
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Keith Krause
Democratic Central Committee
Blaine Young
Board of Elections Supervisors
Winchester Hall
Government overreach fears fuel a safety fund proposal
Charles E. Roberts of Frederick urges creation of a civilian fund from tobacco and other industries' damages, funded by taxes and civil servant administration, to protect citizens from risks he brands as rampant. He calls for broader crackdowns on liquor guns knives and consumer products, plus strict warnings and licensing, envisioning a heavily supervised Brave New World.
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Armorica
Dole Finds New Role as Senior Statesman and Partner
Bob Dole embraces a senior statesman role after a life on Capitol Hill, joining a prestigious law firm with a 600000 dollar annual salary and planning a World War I monument drive. He backs the chemical weapons treaty in Congress, loans Gingrich 300000 dollars, and contemplates a political memoir while his wife Elizabeth remains a potential future candidate. The couple earns over a million dollars annually from investments and writing, and Clinton honored Dole with the Medal of Freedom earlier this year.
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Frederick Memorial Hospital named replacing City Hospital
Frederick City Hospital was renamed Frederick Memorial Hospital at a board meeting to reflect growth. Mrs. W. Clinton McSherry cited the term Memorial as better describing development and future plans. Other items include a baby born during an ambulance ride to the hospital and various local notes of interest.
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New Windsor
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Mammograms urged for women over 40 in new guidelines
The article reports strong doctor recommendations for annual mammograms to detect breast cancer early. It notes the American Cancer Society previously advised every year or two and argues annual scans could improve prevention and outcomes for many women.
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Lynn Widdowson Hosts Drug Awareness Youth Festival April 19 Baker Park
John George Frederick praises Lynn Widdowson for a well organized Drug Awareness Youth Festival at Baker Park on April 19. He notes a good turnout, pleasant weather, and tempting concessions with no noise issues. He looks forward to next year’s event and the 250th County Anniversary co theme.
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Lynn Widdowson
Baker Park
Cotheme
Deserve better in response to hospital ER care
A reader recounts a frightening ER visit for a 15 month old who seized, with perceived rude treatment from a nurse who questioned relatives and dismissed parental concern. The family urges better compassion from Frederick Memorial Hospital ER staff.
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
Parents call for respectful treatment at Frederick Memorial ER
Stacy M. Allwein of New Market states that the baby's regular pediatrician, barred from visiting Frederick Memorial Hospital, tried calling the emergency room multiple times but was blocked from speaking with staff or informing the parents. The letter urges dignity and better communication for all ER patients.
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
Military family plea prompts stadiums to extend discounts
Sgt Samuel C. Long of Fort Detrick argues Harry Grove Stadium should extend military discounts to dependents. He notes his family travels from base to games and questions why the policy excludes dependents, urging better community relations and potential attendance gains.
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Cut the criticism letter to the editor sparks defense of sheriff’s office
Gloria L Dern of Thurmont responds to Stephen Lemnak and Brian Murphy about car 128 of the Frederick County Sheriff's Office. She defends officers who work 24 hours a day, urges thanks over complaints, and prays for their safety.
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No to the mile at Kemptown Elementary
Christine Poklamba a fifth grader at Kemptown Elementary questions why the mile run is required in Frederick County P E she argues fitness can be maintained by other activities and says the mile should not be mandatory given her involvement in soccer basketball swimming and other sports she asks for alternatives to keep students physically fit.
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Letters to the Editor Policy at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters exclusive to the paper, must be signed with full name address and phone numbers for verification, and notes many letters are abridged for space. It outlines sending options by mail fax or email and states poetry and form letters are not published.
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