This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1996
Page
4
FDA approved Redux dexfenfluramine for obesity but reports of primary pulmonary hypertension grow. Dr. Rubin notes similar risk from older weight pills and cautions widespread use may raise cases. Experts urge warning and prefer dieting and exercise as safer options.
Roy Meachum bluntly argues voter enthusiasm is low for the upcoming election. He notes apathy across parties, highlights Alabama absentee ballot drops, and criticizes Georgia GOP candidates attacking Max Cleland. He previews Louisiana’s November gambling referendum as a major turnout driver amid a restless New Orleans scene and GOP influence.
Reader questions due process after Mt. Airy Recreation Council bars coach Betty Jenkins from coaching or MARC affiliation effective April 1. The writer, Betty's supporter, argues the board violated Robert's Rules of Order and MARC bylaws, calling the action a Kangaroo Court and asserting the charges lack merit.
Rachel Weinschel of Mt. Airy details a dispute at MARC involving Betty Jenkins and the recreation council. The letter accuses the executive board of suppressing due process and harming volunteers, describing bake sales and fundraising efforts for the Fall Festival.
Lieutenant Colonel Philip R. Winebrewer, native of Frederick, was promoted to Deputy Commander at Fort Meade. Braddock Heights Park celebrated opening day with full entertainment. Market Street traffic lights eyed amber as bulbs arrive. Monsignor Sheridan marked the Silver Jubilee at Mount St Mary’s College. Memorial Day veterans events, 60 highway accidents in two inch rain. Hessian Bar racks memorial at MSD with Dr David Denton. 3500 attend Demolition Derby at Frederick Fairgrounds. 4-H exchange student Patrick Gautier discusses French farms near New Market.
Oliver Davis argues against treating Humvees as toys after mounting a snow plow to his ex-military Humvee used to aid nurses, residents, and volunteers during Baltimore storms. He notes Commissioner Mark Hoke is ex-military and questions leadership context for military vehicles in civilian service.
A Navy veteran laments a perceived loss of moral leadership at the Naval Academy and in civilian control of the military. He cites Admiral Mahan and Fleet Admiral Nimitz as model figures, arguing current multicultural civilian leadership undermines traditional naval power and values. The piece reflects on family ties to the service and a call for adherence to established naval cultural principles.
Letters discuss naval leadership from the Naval Academy to the White House citing Admirals Mahan and Nimitz as models and urge duty to freedom. A Maryland reader advocates limited domestic partner benefits for university employees, arguing payer costs and performance justify it.
A reader responds to Bob Dole's claim that Americans seek White House moral leadership. The writer states personal faith in God and church as the guide, arguing government should not be the source of moral authority.
A May 17 article argues for reconsidering benefits for domestic partners. It cites diversity as a core US value and notes that families can be defined beyond blood ties. It warns that medical costs stress households and affect work performance.
James Beizer argues against FDA tobacco control, claiming 50 million adult smokers across the US deserve freedom from federal regulation. He contends prohibition is the goal, notes FDA missteps, and asserts adults should not need agency permission to buy tobacco.
The Frederick Mews Post invites reader letters and requests full names and a one time phone number for verification. Due to high volume, publication cannot be guaranteed and letters should be sent to the Letters to the Editor address or by telephone.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.