Memorial Day Observances Highlight Veterans Sacrifice
Memorial Day marks not just the start of summer but a time to honor veterans and those who died in wars this century. Local observances include Walkersville on Sunday at 3:30 at the War Memorial and multiple ceremonies Monday at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Pine Grove Chapel, and Woodsboro, plus a parade from the Woodsboro fire hall to Mount Hope Cemetery.
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American Legion
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Disabled American Veterans
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Walkersville
War Memorial
Pennsylvania Avenue
South Main Street
Frederick
Mt. Olivet
Mount Airy
Pine Grove
Woodsboro
American Legion Post
Debate over Maryland Medical Care Data Base confidentiality
Judy A Willson of Middletown defends Maryland Health Care Data Base noting basic data like charges, procedures, demographics, and ZIP codes are stripped of identifiers to protect privacy. She argues the database aids cost tracking and accountability, while recounting personal struggles obtaining her own records and urging easier patient access and data security reforms.
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Gerrit Schipper
Senator Hollinger
Schipper
Maryland
Health Services Cost Review Commission
General Assembly
Commission
Judy A. Willson
Middletown
Starr's pursuit of Clinton fuelled by pressure and public taunts
Kenneth Starr fights pressure to deliver in the Whitewater probe as he pressures Susan McDougal and Clinton allies, subpoenaing notes from White House lawyers and railing against privileged communications. The independent counsel faces scrutiny over coercive tactics and perceived ideological bias while pursuing indictments and public notoriety.
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Kenneth Starr
Supreme Court
Whitewater
Clintons
Starr
White House
Vince Foster
Arkansas
Clinton White House
Susan McDougal
Gov
Bill Clinton
Hillary
Susan
James
David Hale
Clinton
James McDougal
Hale
Hoosegow
Pat Robertson
Newspaper Enterprise Assoc
Frederick residents praise stage career and student operetta
H Webster Heck marks 56 years as a stage carpenter at Frederick City Opera House. Over 400 attend a two act operetta at Frederick High School directed by Jane Dudderar with a large student cast and scenery by Virginia Parton.
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H. Webster Heck
E. Sixth St
Frederick
Frederick City
Opera House
Janice Wickless
Carol Grimes
James Baker
Richard Young
Richard Shirley
Michael Shipley
Stephen Langley
Virginia Parton
Ann Marshall
Wake up call to real world on drinking and driving talk
William Dennie Sr. writes from Frederick criticizing two Middletown High teachers for objecting to Kari Fraser s presentation on drinking and driving. He argues the talk should frighten and provoke students to prevent fatalities and urges the principal to take action to restore seriousness and professionalism.
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Kari Fraser
Ms. Fraser
Middletown High
Volunteering Starts at Home in Walkersville Letter
A parent urges families to prioritize involvement in children s activities and to recruit grandparents and community members to volunteer. The author notes many volunteers are nonparents and calls on all parents to participate first to know their children and their friends.
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Walkersville
America
Letters on family, volunteering, and women’s rights in Frederick County
Margaret Hays of the National Organization for Women criticizes Congressman Bartlett for not debating his Democratic challenger and for voting against equal status for women in the military. She argues for stronger family relationships and community volunteering to benefit society as the 21st century approaches.
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Erick Business
Frederick County
Bartlett
Margaret Hays
National Organization For Women
Walkersville
Bartletts Mixed Service Training Ban Sparks Sexist Debate
The Sixth District congressman Roscoe Bartlett proposes banning mixed sex training at military facilities following sexual harassment prosecutions. Critics label the move as victim blaming and call for addressing power imbalances and abusive behavior by training personnel rather than restricting gender integration.
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Aberdeen Proving Ground
Roscoe Bartlett
Congressman Bartlett
League of Women Voters
National Organization For Women
American Association of University Women, Negro Business and Professional Women
Council of Jewish Women
Fred
Message on liberty and unity from Robert E. Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy urges Americans to value freedom and solidarity, arguing imperfect democracy beats other systems and that politicians cannot fix every issue. He warns that without liberty society will fade like ancient Greece and Rome, stressing collective effort to sustain faith in freedom.
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Greece
Rome
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News Post
The Frederick News Post invites signed letters with the writer forward, home address, and a phone number for verification. Some letters may be abridged for space. Submissions may be mailed, faxed, or emailed to the newspaper in Frederick Maryland.
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News Post
Home
Jeter
Auotantes
Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick St
P.O
Frederick
Fredericknewspost.com
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China Pearl Restaurant
William W. Dennie Sr
Robert E. Kennedy Frederick
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