Airport warning label idea sparks opposition in 50 Years Ago notes
In the Spring 1944 discussions on turning land east of the Frederick Fairgrounds into a local airport, a proposal to warn homebuyers about proximity to the airport drew ire. Critics say buyers should research themselves and government should not mandate such warnings. The three-mile radius and affected areas like Fredericktowne Mall and Lake Singanore are cited as excessive.
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Frederick Fairgrounds
Petunias
Fredericktowne Mall
Lake Singanore
Jim Grimes
The Soft Voice of Jackie O Ends a Century of Fame
A tribute to Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis focuses on her soft voice and demure manner as armor in the White House era and beyond. The piece reflects on her public life, privacy, marriages to Aristotle Onassis, and the relentless gaze of photographers shaping her myth.
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Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis
Jackie Kennedy
Elizabeth Taylor
Madonna
Liz Taylor
Jackie O
Kennedy
U.S
Aristotle Onassis
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
America
Maria Callas
Bouvier
Jackie Q
The
White
JFK
Clinton immune from Jones case debate
A columnist argues about whether President Clinton can be sued by Paula Jones under constitutional limits. Citing Nixon v Fitzgerald, the piece notes presidential immunity from civil damages while stressing ongoing public scrutiny, and warns the media pressure and political figures may influence accountability.
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Clinton
Paula Joneses
Congress
I. Clinton
Jones
Pandora's Box
Paula Jones
Daniel H. Pollitt
William Rand Kenan Jr
University of North Carolina Law School
Pollitt
Nixon
Newt Gingrich
Rush Limbaugh
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Local Red Cross gift to Camp Detrick noted in Frederick
James H Gambrill Jr announces Frederick County Red Cross has given Camp Detrick a second gift of 1000 dollars to furnish the Enlisted Personnel Club at the camp. A spider found by Mrs Clay Miller in Adamstown identified as a black widow. The Rev Vernon Miles and his wife Mary injured when their car overturned near Israel Creek bridge on Md 26.
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James H. Gambrill Jr
Frederick County
Clay Miller
Adamstown
Henry R. Shoemaker
Vernon W. Miles
Williamsport
Mary
Israel Creek Bridge
MD. 26
Frank Scinta
Miles
Francis Scott Key Bank and Trust Commpany
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
N. Court St
Frederick
Letter questions Dhillon campaign money from out-of-state donors
Michael T. Dwyer Sr. urges Maryland Sixth District voters to re-elect Rep. Roscoe Bartlett and accuses candidate Neil Dhillon of taking out-of-state contributions tied to alleged New World Order influences. The letter argues Dhillon’s ties to Bill Clinton’s camp and calls for renewal of Bartlett’s “America first” voting record.
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Neil Dhillon
Maryland
New World Order
Bill Clinton
Dhillon
Clinton
Hillary
Rep. Bartlett
World Order
Roscoe Bartlett
America
Liberal Roy Fears Ferguson
Liberal Roy warns that Tim Ferguson questions self reliance personal responsibility and freedom from government programs. He cites concerns about crime education parental choice taxes farms and regulatory growth as core issues that drive supporters to back Ferguson’s principled stance.
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Roy
Tim Ferguson
Letters allege bias in coverage and politics in Linganore athletics
A letter argues that Linganore and local politicians show bias in reporting and seeks fairer student athlete coverage. It cites HB 274 and handgun-related votes, praises Roscoe Bartlett and Tim Ferguson, and blasts limited photo coverage of Linganore girls track, urging balanced spotlight on all county athletes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Linganore
Liz Moreno
Kelly Clark
Kelly Phagan
Jacquelyn Hayes
Mandy Gotch
Michelle
Linganore Sports Bias Sparks Parent Critique at CMC Meet
A Linganore High School parent challenges The Frederick News-Post for bias in reporting the CMC meet. The letter cites Linganore, Singapore, and Thomas Johnson athletes setting multiple meet records across events including 3200, shot put, hurdlers, and relays, urging fuller coverage.
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Michelle Higginbottom
Frederick News-Post
Linganore
CMC
Michelle
Singapore
Thomas Johnson
Jacquelyn Hayes
Erin Williams
Amy Leatherman
Kristin Ritter
Jen Tessier
Megan Williams
Judy Whims
Katie Korreck
Kasie Korreck
Amanda Kach
John Grim
Nancy Rice
Frederick County
Readers condemn AIDS headline as tabloid hype
John W. Clem of Walkersville condemns a police AIDS story as creating a sensational front page. He states he trained the officer involved and questions the need for such coverage, calling the headline inhumane and irresponsible.
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Burch
Frederick News-Post invites letters to editor policy
The Frederick News-Post outlines submission rules for letters including required name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume publication is not guaranteed and longer letters may appear on the Opinion Commentary page. Poetry and religious verse are not accepted.
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Frederick
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Roy Meachum
Soft
Chuck Stone
Frederick Pedalers
Beth Creager
Christine Harshman
Hope Bartholow
Brenda Bowers
Jenny Ackerman
Ken Ackerman
Kim Wentzel
Dan Lufkin
Dave Lufkin
Tom White
Joe Apple
Mr. Dhillon
Michael T. Dwyer Sr. Thurmont
Liberal
Roy Fears Ferguson
Ferguson
George Littrell
Littrell
Mr. Smelser
John K. Bales
Mount Airy
Linganore Sports
John W. Clem Walkersville
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