Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company Opens New Station
The Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company celebrated a new station and its 540000 estimated property value, funded by volunteers through carnivals dinners raffles and bingo. Despite raising 200000 to cover costs they aim to pay it off in five to ten years as community support praises the effort and Amish style cooperation.
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Robert Mumma
Rocky Ridge
R.H. Stambaugh
Prince George's County
Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company
Double standard in military discipline overshadows Lt Finn case
The piece argues Lt Kelly Flinn faced resignation instead of court martial while Secretary Widnall encounters sexism linked to a broader culture. It accuses Air Force and Navy leaders of hypocrisy in handling sex scandals, noting unequal treatment, public relations aims, and the high cost of such double standards.
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Elly Flinn
United States Air Force
Sheila E. Widnall
Ms. Flinn
Air Force
U. S
Air Force Academy
Widnall
Flinn
Army
Aberdeen
Lt Flinn
Navy
Annapolis
Darling
Finn
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Marshall Plan anniversary recalls vast postwar aid
A historical piece notes the 50th anniversary of Secretary of State George Marshall’s 1947 plan with President Truman. It recalls the goal to aid Europe after World War II, detailing more than $12.5 billion in cash and substantial food and infrastructure support shaping mid-century policy.
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United States
George Marshall
Marshall
Harry Truman
Europe
America
Marshall Plan helped Europe rebound and counter communism
The Marshall Plan, driven by Cold War fears and the need to rebuild war torn Europe, provided aid to prevent communist gains in Greece Turkey France and Italy. It shaped NATO and set Western Europe on the path to recovery and democracy under U.S. leadership. President Clinton visits Europe to honor the policy whose impact endures fifty years later.
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Europe
Greece
Turkey
France
Italy
Marshall
Truman
United States
America
Western
NATO
Clinton
Scripps Howard News Service
Frederick events span hospital talks fund raiser and crime arrests
The Frederick Historical Society hosted a card party at the Francis Scott Key Hotel for the Roger Brooke Taney Home. Frederick Memorial Hospital discussions focused on expanding facilities with FMH hosting civic leaders, and NIH scientist Dr. John Nutter spoke on a proposed gene research facility at Ft. Detrick. Special agents arrested five days of local short change activity. The Frederick County Medical Society honored three doctors, and Thurmont Elementary School reported a one day vacation while remodeling moved forward.
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Francis Scott Key Hotel
Frederick Historical Society
Frederick County
Roger Brooke Taney
John Nutter
National Institutes of Health
NIH
Frederick
Chamber of Commerce
Ft. Detrick
Frederick County Medical Society
A. Austin Pearce Sr
Jesse
Fifer
J. Elmer Harp
Frederick Memorial Hospital
George J. Smith
Frederick Landmarks Foundation regrets delayed tribute for benefactors
In response to Robert Leonard's letter about the Beatty Cramer House the Frederick County Landmarks Foundation apologizes for neglecting to acknowledge Mr and Mrs Howard Bender for donating the historic property. The letter thanks the Benders for their civic generosity preserving a heritage link and expresses remorse for the lapse. Charles Gunn, President.
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Robert Leonard
Beatty-Cramer
News- Post
Frederick County Landmarks Foundation
Howard Bender
Karma Academy closure praised by former counselor in Frederick
Rena Larkin of Walkersville argues Karma Academy in Frederick for girls provides essential life and behavioral skills for abused and neglected youth. She notes the program helps girls build self esteem, improve communication, solve problems as a group, and resist negative influences, urging preservation of the academy.
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Karma Academy
Karma
Frederick County
Frederick
Bridge on Carroll Creek Promotes Community Renewal
A Sunday family outing to The Community Bridge on Carroll Creek features roller skating and strolling under its arches. The narrator credits hard work for a sense of community and notes enriching conversation with a remarkable guide during the visit.
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Carroll Creek
Frederick bridge etched with world in community
Jennifer Golenberg reflects on Frederick's bridge as a global symbol of belonging found through art. She recalls milk deliveries in Sydney, a sheep station childhood in Australia, an apple orchard in New Zealand, and the universal ties that connect children and communities, thanking William Cochran.
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Sydney
New Zealand
Frederick
William Cochran
Critical response to Enjoyable for kids letter
Anne Merrill of Frederick counters an Opinion letter about child care and viewing habits, defending parental involvement and diverse activities for children. She notes her theater and literature background, cites Pooh stories, and argues against treating TV as a babysitter.
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Frederick
Weinberg Center
A.A. Milne
Roo
The
Humane Society
National Aquarium
Land of Little Horses
Imagine That
Science Museum
Plaster Fun House
Pooh
Anne Merrill
Family Child Care Association of
Frederick County
Residents oppose Tempico medical waste site on New Design Road
George and Helen Zier urge Frederick County to vote down a Tempico proposal to use a four acre plot opposite Robin Meadows for medical waste disposal. They warn 10 acre zoning is required, tractor trailers pose hazards, and the family-home area is unsafe amid Maryland cancer concerns.
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Frederick County
New Design Road
Robin Meadows
Tempico
Maryland
Understanding Partial Birth Abortion and Health Claims
A Thurmont reader argues the term health is misused in debates over partial birth abortion. He asserts the procedure ends a nearly complete birth by aborting the baby, contending delaying to full birth would be infanticide, and claims the interruption raises maternal risk. Collected by Bob Hamlin.
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Clinton
Letters to the Editor submission process at The Frederick News Post
The Frederick News Post invites letters to the editor but requires signed letters with the writer's name address and phone numbers for verification. Due to high volume many letters cannot be published, and poetry or copied letters are not reprinted. submission options include mail, fax, and email.
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Frederick News-Post
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