Memorials Search Recovers Brother of Cpl Jack Dempsey
Frederick resident Joe Wallace recalls his brother Cpl Jack Dempsey of the 7th Infantry Division killed in Korea. Aging memories, web posts, and letters from veterans reveal Jack’s final days, his character, and acts of kindness such as feeding starving North Korean children. The story notes Wallace’s quest began when he was four and later learned details from Ed Bettes and Glenn Justice about Jack’s service and death.
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Myersville man reflects on fallen soldiers on Memorial Day
Mark Lewis, 76, recalls Operation Varsity on March 24, 1945, when 1,070 Allied lives were lost in the air assault into Germany. He describes landing with the 17th U.S. and 6th British airborne divisions, enduring heavy combat, and the lasting pain of friends lost, while cherishing memories of comrades and sacrifice.
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Frederick County
POW author’s memory book features Hart letter
Frederick resident Harold Hart recalls writing to his mother from a prisoner of war camp. His note, written during the Battery of hardships on Bataan and the Death March, is included in a new collection, An Album of Memories. The memoir recounts Pearl Harbor, early World War II days, life as a guard, and the brutal march and captivity that followed.
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House OKs tax cut sweeping relief starts this year
Washington AP The House passed a compromise tax cut providing broad relief over ten years. Beginning this year about 35 million refunds go to taxpayers with single filers up to 300 dollars and married couples up to 600 dollars. The 240-154 vote sent the bill to the Senate for a rare Saturday session before final passage aimed by Memorial Day.
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The Frederick News-Post Memorial Day Office Hours
The Frederick News-Post will not publish for Monday May 28 due to Memorial Day. Editorial offices reopen at 4 p m on May 28. Portions of the paper are pried each day on 1007.
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Teens launch anti bully campaign in Brunswick
Brunswick High freshmen Danielle Carswell and Danny Strakowsky start an anti bullying drive to support students targeted at school. They back a site tied to Charles Andrew Williams whose adult trial relates to the Santana High School killings in Santee California.
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Frederick appoints Heather P Smith as chief attorney
Frederick Mayor Jim Games announced Heather P Smith will become chief legal services officer, reporting to the mayor. The unanimous Board of Aldermen confirmed a $76 617 salary after she resumes duties following resignation to form a private firm.
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