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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1993
Page
6
The piece urges solemn remembrance of soldiers who died for freedom and peace, noting Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion posts across Frederick County, plaques, and local memorials. It emphasizes sacrifice, gratitude, and hope that no more lives are needed, while affirming America’s greatness.
Gregory H. Powell argues in Frederick that funding for Monocacy National Battlefield Park should be protected against Rep. Bartlett's industrial park view. He stresses open space, historic value, and long term public benefit, citing green space demand, local history, and tourism tied to nearby Gettysburg and Antietam. Powell urges civic conscience over profit.
The Frederick News-Post invites letters from readers with signatory details for verification. Publication may be edited and not all letters are printed. concise pieces have best chance, poetry and religious verse are not used, no charge for publishing.
The author reflects on Memorial Day amid gratitude and loss, recalling Vietnam, protest, and the burden of honoring heroes without glorifying war. He cites Linda Halford, a Vietnam veteran, and weighs Bosnia and Yugoslavia fears, questioning how to end suffering without endless bloodshed.
A local beverage truck was struck by a towed Zacchini Bros carnival tractor on Md 71 between Walkersville and Woodsboro. The truck driver lost control, hit a Buick, and downed a telephone pole, scattering its load. Md 71 was closed temporarily with no serious injuries reported. An Eisenhower message praised American industry and allied victory in North Africa.
Twenty years ago County Commissioner Lawrence Dorsey shifted from a dim view of the Frederick Community College teacher dispute to support a joint meeting and a potential compromise. Teachers’ representatives quickly welcomed the idea, while FCC President Dr. Lewis Stephens offered no comment. Separately the Frederick Memorial Hospital expansion for 78 beds won unanimous approval from the Frederick County Health Planning Council, despite staff objections.
A reminiscence recalls AWVS running a free hospitality center near Carroll Creek on Patrick Street offering cooked eggs and care for servicemen. Memorial Day 1943 featured a Frederick businessmen picnic at Braddock Heights, hosted by Mr. Langley and McCrory's "his girls" with hot dogs and celebration, a day remembered by six servicemen including Robert J. Peel.
A reader responds to an article praising the FPD community relations effort, arguing the department’s programs predate current leadership and praising UNIT officers and off duty volunteers. The letter cites Adopt A Cop and other initiatives, defending longtime community engagement and criticizing Ofc Goode.
A letter from Vincent J. Mooney Jr. urges support for Frederick Police Department and praises local programs while criticizing public remarks. He calls for unity in Frederick City and highlights broader drug war violence in Mexico and the U S, warning that innocents suffer when governments fail to act decisively. He concludes with a plea for community involvement and accountability.
In this continuation of a local debate Vance Roberts commends Jackie Alton for arguing that both mothers and fathers can be greedy. He urges courts to require mothers to account for child support funds and enforce visitation rights as strictly as payment, even suggesting jail for nonpayment by mothers.
Stephen L. Bish of Knoxville argues in a letter responding to Nellie Few that Bill Clinton should resign. He claims 43 percent voted for Clinton on broken promises and 47 percent did not want him, praising legislators for resisting Clinton’s policies and urging continued, independent representation.
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