Vermont Senator Jeffords switches parties to become independent
Editorial notes Vermont Senator James Jeffords left the Republican Party to become an independent, shifting Senate power from 50 to 51 with Vice President Cheney’s tie vote, and prompting debate on motives and consequences. The piece condemns Bush aides for poor handling and warns of looming Senate-led policy shifts and national uncertainty.
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Vermont
James Jeffords
Republican Party
George Bush
Jeffords
Senate
Dick Cheney
Har Swere
Bush
Bill Clinton
White House
The New Challenges in Prosecution Standards
The piece argues prosecutors must vet confessions and rely on corroborating evidence, noting DNA, fingerprints, and canine evidence have flaws. It cites cases where fingerprint analysis and lab credibility faltered, urging skepticism toward eyewitnesses and lab results while stressing the need for stronger safeguards and transparent processes to prevent wrongful charges.
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Quincy
CSI
FBI
Oklahoma
West Virginia
Illinois
Florida
Tennessee
Simon Cole
New York Times
Pennsylvania
No seat belt ticket raised by Frederick County deputies
A motorist recounts being pulled over at a four way stop on Corporate Drive near New Design Bead for not wearing a seat belt. The driver claims a suspicious man approached traffic, shouted, and pointed before a Frederick County deputy appeared in a nearby cruiser, leading to a humiliating confrontation at a busy intersection. The writer, JOHN OWENS, requests improved policing in the future.
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Frederick County Sheriff's Department
New Design Bead
Giant's
Frederick County
Pit bull danger prompts reader letters on safety
A reader laments dog attacks and animal control gaps after a pit bull eludes owners twice in Frederick County. She cites injuries, bills, and fear for children, urging stronger animal control powers and owner accountability. Additional notes reflect traffic worries and the cost of long commutes.
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South Frederick
Gun safety bill veto sparks local quip volley
In Maryland a gun safety bill backed by both parties was vetoed by Governor Parris Glenden. Critics cite fear of sparking youth interest in firearms while supporters lament the decision as political. Comments from JOHN C. NAZARENE of Mount Airy and BOB BALESTRI express frustration and nostalgia for past debates.
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Maryland
Parris
Raising kids is work May 25 guns and parenting lessons
A reflective piece argues that parenting is driven by work and responsibility, not friendship. It stresses teaching respect for others, enforcing limits, and showing love through discipline, citing past hardships and the need for parents to act as guides to productive, responsible citizens. The author recalls growing up in adversity and underscores that parental effort counts more than wealth or living conditions.
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Hing
Roy Ne Autry
Sree
Robert Cole
Pit bull attack leaves dog owner worried and authorities involved
While walking a dog, a pit bull seized the lab by the throat. A neighbor stunned the dog with a scooter and an officer advised urgent ER care for the dog owner and friend. The dog’s owner faced a quarantine promise, penalties, and Animal Control's limited recourse.
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Alteps
Animal Control
Who Pays the Price for Gas and Utilities Today
A reflective column argues that high energy costs reflect collective choices. It notes gas consumption contrasts between fuel efficient cars and large SUVs, questions blame on oil companies, and highlights exposure of households to rising prices as living spaces grow. It warns of escalating utility bills tied to oversized homes and climate needs.
Mi in the mail editorial on the tax bill May 30
The piece argues the tax relief bill will affect national programs including Social Security health care and education funding after a century of debt. It criticizes immediate gratification and warns future costs, noting the risk of higher debt and interest for the next generation.
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Mail
Local ads and community snippets span cars to schools
A patchwork page reports Hillside Motor Co offering a $14.50 four wheel brake job with hydraulic cleaning and parts. It notes GI rat stories, Wizard of Oz characters at North Frederick Elementary for a summer reading push, Margaret Stull and Arthur Stull potato harvest on April 1, and Leon Enfield of Ween County set to appear on a TV program the fourth Monday discussing pressing issues.
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Hillside Motor Co
Patick St
Studebaker
Ford
Chevelet
Plymouth
North Frederick
Leon Enfield
Ween County
Mary Farm Breau
I Enfield
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
Readers are invited to submit letters to the editor. Include full name and address and avoid publishing poetry or religious verse. Due to high volume, publication cannot be guaranteed and only a portion may appear. Contact details and submission methods are provided for mail fax and email.
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Frederick News-Post
P.O. Bon
Frederick, MO
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