Editorial warns voters of withheld public records before city elections
The News-Post editorial argues that Circuit Court Judge G Edward Dwyer and Frederick city ethics officials limited access to the so called Black book and findings on a campaign ad. It says the decisions deprive voters of information and may influence the election, lamenting the timing and urging timely disclosure.
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News-Post
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George B. Randall
Ethics Commission
Jim Grimes
Commission
Michael A. Powell
Powell
Frederick City
Bush executive order narrows access to presidential papers
The Bush White House quietly issued an executive order giving the president power to veto release of any presidential documents from archives including those of his father. It reverses the 12 year release rule and raises concerns about political manipulation and delayed historical record.
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Congress
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I. Tony
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Frederick links to national events and local civic notes
Reports from Miami national convention of the American Legion list Ernest Lipps elected Guardia de la Porte Nationale at the first ballot. Betsy McCain returns from Maryland promotion appearances. Allan Long joins Volunteer Air Reserve Training Group. Frederick to host 1982 Babe Ruth World Series for 13 year olds. City Board approves new bus route distribution. Libertytown residents face at least 200 annual sewer costs with a planned billion dollar regional network in three years.
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Heal
National Convention of the American Legion
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Fla
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Jack” Lipps
Frederick
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Nationale
Allan W. Long
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Volunteer Air Reserve Training Group
Air Force
South Pacific
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Babe Ruth
Libertytown
Ferguson vows to run for Maryland Senate again
Maryland state senator Tim Ferguson declares intentions to seek a third term in 2002. He says he will move back to District Four if redrawn and plans to run against congressman Roscoe Bartlett if needed. He criticizes the Frederick News-Post columns he calls rumors and urges readers to demand factual reporting.
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Tyere
Frederick
Ramsey War rhetoric in a harsh wartime letter
An author argues against stopping bombardment and condemns Muslims, urging continued retaliation. The piece asserts a binary choice, praises President Bush, and claims the United States must not be impeded by perceived pressure or religious holidays, warning that shedding more blood is justified.
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George Bush
War on terror rhetoric amid September 11 anniversary remarks
A fragmentary quote attributed to ANDRREW EDWARDS Frederick defends aggressive action against extremists while rejecting political correctness. The passage frames the post 9 11 conflict as a unique war against those who attacked the United States and urges continued offensive measures regardless of offending allies or religious holidays.
Transplant debate stirs Frederick County letter responses
Readers spar over newcomers and growth in Frederick County prompted by Cindy Bowden’s Nov 9 letter. Contributors stress economic changes from commuters and redevelopment, defend long-time residents, and urge balanced growth while citing Maryland origins, local farms, and Jeffersonian philosophy.
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Indy Howden
Montgomery
Montgomery County
Frederick
Goverment
Hare
Ms. Bowder
Lhwit
Letters on God spark debate over Jefferson writings
Opinion letters misstate Thomas Jefferson, confusing his calls for both freedom from religion and freedom of religion. The writer paraphrases Jefferson, noting his 1782 Notes on Virginia supports religious liberty and warns against neighbors claiming many gods, asserting such belief harms no one.
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Thomas Jefferson
Elterson
Virginia
Encouraging Hope Over Gloom in Education
A reader replies to Tris Gibson, urging optimism over gloom as two Kentucky students’ hoax is linked to college learning. The writer defends higher education’s role in maintaining solid curricula and urges hope for younger generations amid uncertain times, citing World War II sentiments.
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Tris Gibson
Kentucky
Ping
Letters to the Editor guidance and contact details
The Frederick News-Post invites exclusive letters to the editor and lists how to send them by mail, fax or email. It notes letters must follow policy, may be edited for publication, and describes the submission process and address.
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