Light rail urged for I-270 corridor at Urbana session
At an information session in Urbana on May 8 Light rail advocate Harvard Morehead of the Montgomery County based Action Committee for Transit urged a rapid transit link from Frederick city area to Shady Grove Metro with future extension toward Walkersville Thurmont and Emmitsburg amid debate over widening I 270 as a congestion solution.
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State Highway Administration
Urbana
Harvard Morehead
Action Committee For Transit
Montgomery County
Washington
Middlebrook Road
U.S. 15
Frederick City
Biggs Ford Road
Frederick
Point of Rocks
Shady Grove
Walkersville
Thurmont
Emmitsburg
Atlanta Olympics prelude shows signs and toilets tense plan
As Atlanta readies for the 1996 games, the city considers a 285 sign installation and advertising funded by a German firm with a 20 year toilet concession. Critics warn of billboards and civic strain while locals fret over housing, tickets, and access for visitors.
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District of Columbia
Washington
Fulton County
Wall City
Atlanta Journal
San Francisco
New York City
Iol
Paris
Remembering Toys From Long Ago On Partridge Street
Nostalgic reminiscence recalls a non plastic childhood with a Ranger bicycle, a Buddy L truck, a Lionel train, and a pogo stick. The author rode two miles to school daily for three years and devoted weekends to seeking playmates, cherishing durable toys over modern plastics.
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Ivor Johnson
Bill
Partridge Street
Teddy Fitzgerald
Teddy
Remembering toys and the evolution of playthings
Andy Rooney reflects on childhood toys from stilts and page sticks to rollerblades and surf boards. He compares past simple gear with modern innovations, notes how sneakers affected roller skate use, and muses on why some inventions lag or leap forward.
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al Gordon
Bobby Reidy
Jackie Kirschner
Hawaii
Tribune Media
Frederick area notes honor service, meetings, and recalls
Staff Sergeant Donald W. Rice, discharged at Fort Meade under the Army point system, served six years and was twice wounded. Margaret Dean of Frederick shared Red Cross experiences in Australia and New Guinea at the Junior Civic Club meeting. Captain Channing L. Delaplane, formerly of Delaplane, Virginia, received his fifth bronze service star for five major campaigns in Europe, including tow glider operations near the Rhine. Frederick County Board of Education directors approved most recommendations from Warren Taylor, with a salary rise and planning time for teachers. Allen T. Robertson reported lingering dissatisfaction and another vote forthcoming. Brunswick Mayor Jess D. Orndorff recalled the 1966 night a political opponent was hanged in effigy, noting his first mayoral run against Jim Bryan, then administrative assistant to the County Commissioners.
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Donald W. Rice
Carrie Rice
Frederick
Fort Meade
Margaret Dean
Red Cross
Australia
New Guinea
Channing L. Delaplane
Winter Haven
Fla
Delaplane
435Th
Rhine
Wesel
Germany
Board of Education
Warren Taylor
American Arbitration Association
Frederick County Teachers Association
Allen T. Robertson
Brunswick
Jess D. Orndorff
Jim Bryan
Jim
Bryan
Orndoff
Memorials and pottery legacy from John Bell clarified
The Gordon Auction Company answers a May 16 letter about protecting memorial items and states that Bell’s pottery served many uses beyond cemetery memorials. Pieces sold over 150 years ago passed through up to ten generations, with no auctions of Bell pottery animals to date.
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John Bell
Frederick
Deborah Bridges honored for devoted parenting and care
Deborah Bridges, profiled for her sacrifice and perseverance in finding the best care for her handicapped son, left California to pursue Gallaudet opportunities in Washington and endured long hours and hardships to place her child first. Her story contrasts with a self centered era, highlighting parental love and resilience. Lynne R. Wells Walkersville praises Bridges.
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Deborah Bridges
MSD
California
Deborah
Gallaudet
Washington
Readers weigh in on presidency and humor in letters
R Her bert Oden argues about Warren Christopher influence and voter judgment while a reader recalls past presidential criticism abroad. The letter mixes political take, mixed humor, and reflections on AIDS awareness and literacy from 11 years of schooling to 1947.
Value judgment from health director sparks letter debate
John A Patrone argues that Pedro Zamora educated youths about AIDS and decries Frederick County Health Officer Dr James Bowes for implying gay fault in the April 11 News letter. The swap of views reflects contention over health messaging and LGBT issues.
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John A. Patrone
Mr. Patrone
Dr. Bowes
Resolve Democracy Through Unity and Ballots
A Kennedy prose plea urges unity in peace and war, warning democracy falters amid street hatred and disunion. He stresses free speech, voters using ballots to defend government, and the world’s fate tied to America’s democratic health.
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Democratic Republic
America
Letters to the Editor Address and Contact Lines
A terse letters to the editor notice lists the News-Post address at 200 E Patrick Sr and a box number with a phone line 662 8299 for letter submissions.
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News-Post
E. Patrick Sr
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