Code of the Country in Washington State Promotes Real Rural Living
An Associated Press report notes city movers into rural Washington receive a pamphlet warning that farming life is not just scenery. It urges awareness of 24 hour harvest work, noise and dust, dangerous animals, scent, variable fences, slow emergency response, and the value of joining local volunteer fire and rescue to integrate into the community.
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Associated Press
Washington State
Fire and Rescue Department
West
Greek Festival Dances and Food Light Up Sts Peter and Paul
The Sts Peter and Paul Orthodox Church spring festival in Frederick brings Greek hospitality to life. Greek immigrants like John share stories of Panama and Greece, while parishioners serve grape leaves spinach pie and desserts. The weekend dance on West Seventh Street draws locals and visitors with vibrant costumes and lively music. Yazoo greetings greet guests as the community celebrates its heritage in the church parking lot.
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Sts. Peter and Paul
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Mediterranean
Republic of
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Thucydides
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Frederick
Greece
Peter and Paul
Great Canal
Costa Rica
Buenos Dias
Kathemera
Agora
Panamanian
West Seventh Street
Fairview Avenue
Dart
Washington
Baltimore
Louisiana
Sts Peter and Paul Orthodox Church
Clinton eyes Barak peace push as Middle East test
West Wing aides push Israeli leader Ehud Barak to forge a broad peace with Syria and Lebanon and reach a Palestinian settlement within a year. Jordan’s King Abdullah cautions direct talks and stresses face-to-face negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians, with regional roles if needed.
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Jordan
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Jerusalem
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Howard News Service
Resignations and local events reflect a busy week in Maryland
Robert E. Clappi resigns from the State Road Commission on his 10th anniversary. Frederick baby mystery persists with April Frederika Benchiley in custody of the Children's Aid Society. Local 795 Steelworkers end a nine and a half week strike for wages. Laurie Tugwell earns an athletic scholarship to Alderson-Broaddus College. Beverly Byron competes in the Washington Heart Run. Lung Association volunteers Ruth Graodis and Kathy Wood receive education advocacy awards.
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State Roade Commission
Baltimore
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Frederick
Children’s Aid Society
April Frederika Benchiley
Steelworkers of America
Standart Building Systems
Point of Rocks
Linganore High School
Laurie Tugwell
Lancers
MVAL
Alderson-Broddus College of
West Virginia
Ruth Graodis
Kathy Wood
Frederick County
Lung Association of Mid-Maryland
Chris Mullstaff
Mid-Maryland Association
Bartlett comments spark veteran call for party restraint
A naval veteran criticizes Rep Reséof Bartlett for labeling NATO actions as mischief and urges politicians to support troops instead of partisan fighting. The letter questions the meaning of representation and warns against personal agendas amid global tensions and NATO operations.
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Reséof Bartlett
Bartlett
Clinton
NATO
U.S
Kosovo bombing and NATO policy critique in 21st century view
A critique of NATO bombing of Serbia on the Kosovo issue notes the shift to a 19th century war mentality. It argues that bombing violated international law bypassed the UN and NATO charter, and caused civilian casualties including attacks on schools and hospitals. The piece highlights civilian suffering on both sides and questions the aim of prolonging the war.
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Kosovo
Ramboullet
NATO
United Nations
Sofia
Bulgaria
Letters on war coverage and customer respect in Mount Airy
Readers debate NATO claims and Serbia reporting while assessing war outcomes and humanity. A Peninsula piece contrasts views on use of force, media portrayal, and weapon campaigns, with local takes praising honest business conduct and customer respect in Mount Airy.
Lack of respect at liquor store over sticker price
A shopper recalls an Friday night incident where a clerk accused him of tampering with a wine sticker, doubling the price and shaming him publicly. He left without purchasing and notes how other stores honor displayed prices unless tampering is evident. The letter laments poor customer treatment and hopes for fair pricing practices.
Fearful eighth grader speaks on mass shooting rumor at TJ Middle
In May an eighth grader at Thomas Johnson Middle School describes avoiding school due to a rumor of a New York gang planning a shooting. She recalls a student telling a teacher he would be dead on Wednesday and notes a classmate was expelled for predicting everyone would die. The writer urges action nationwide and mourns Colorado victims. Megan Owens Frederick.
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Thomas Johnson Middle School
New York
United States
Colorado
Editor letters rules limit submissions at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News Post invites signed letters with name address and both phone numbers for verification. Due to high volume many letters cannot be published and submissions must follow mailing fax or email options.
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