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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1999
Page
4
A Memorial Day column urges honoring the fallen by remembering their sacrifice and defending freedom. It cites Butch Miller of the American Legion and veteran perspective, promoting service, civic duty, and flag displays to honor those who died for peace and liberty.
Holger Jensen of the Denver Rocky Mountain News notes the Cox report portrays deep Chinese espionage into U.S. weapons labs and misile tech over decades. He cites bipartisan concern about security lapses, export controls loosening, and the political fallout ahead of the presidential election, with warnings of a transitioning threat.
Retired US Army Field Officer Major Harmon Seale of Houston returns from a three year Germany tour to begin a life with fiancée RutheUen Lenhart of Carroll Parkway Frederick. The couple, separated by an Atlantic crossing, plan to marry in June.
Arthur H. Skip Isaacs of Damascus reflects on Memorial Day and the wartime sacrifices of World War II veterans. He notes rising veteran deaths, honors their service and selfless dedication, and thanks those who risked their lives to win and defend freedom.
Edward Greenlee Jr recalls Melvin a war veteran disabled by war injury who died at 34. Melvin lived with his widowed mother cared for by their VFW post friends who fought VA benefit cuts and provided full military honors. The letter closes urging remembrance of fallen service members and warns about simplistic violence cures.
Remembering Melvin who joined the US Marine Corps at seventeen and earned a Purple Heart along with eight combat stars for action in the South Pacific during World War II. He lived with a disability after a noncombat injury while serving as a sentry, inspiring others with his resilience.
A reader counters Amy Bowie's May 17 letter blaming violence on music and TV. They defend Korn as nonviolent, argue cinema like Scream is personal choice, and question her suggestion that commercials could brainwash the public. The writer calls Bowie's views provincial and impractical.
Jane Misulia of Mount Airy argues that a formal dress code reduces distractions and ego driven attire among students. She cites peer pressure enforcing norms, suggesting rules provide freedom and security, enabling focus on academics amid concerns over declining test scores.
A reader named Williams Mayo Frederick urges the news outlet to reduce sensational school shooting and bomb threat stories on the front page, arguing fewer such reports could curb copycat inspiration and suggesting Page A-3 presentation. The letter emphasizes responsibility and reader concern over sensationalism.
The piece advocates a daily minute of silence or meditation in schools for students and staff, before during and after classes, and urges teaching children to pray. It questions school board support and rights to elect members, urging parental action to preserve spiritual education and freedom to pray. Author Joanne Caldwell, New Market.
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters with writer name address and phone numbers for verification. Space limits mean many letters are unpublished and religious verse form letters or copies addressed to others are not published.
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