Mount St Mary’s professor removal sparks peaceful student protest
Students at Mount St. Mary’s protested the removal of Dr. Thomas Flynn from an administrative post in a civil, resolute display. President Dr. Robert Wickenheiser acknowledged tension, praised student conduct, and pledged to work through the dispute with administration and faculty guiding a constructive path for the college.
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Mount St. Mary’s
Thomas Flynn
Frederick County
Robert Wickenheiser
Media accountability and bias in U S reporting
Alan R. Albrecht argues media freedom carries responsibility to report truthfully and objectively. He cites selective coverage of the Rodney King case and economic reporting, alleging bias favoring Democrats and shaping public opinion, urging separation of fact from opinion and personal governance.
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United States
Rodney King
Clinton
Pravda
Communist Party
Vietnam
Andy Rooney on the telephone truths
Rooney reflects on phones as both convenience and nuisance, noting wasted time and repetition. He laments short cords, the push for screens, and the loss of character from dialing numbers with letters. He recalls Pyramid exchange and distinct telephone quirks, urging simpler, human use.
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The
Tribune Media
Campaign voice and humor echo in political briefing
The passage satirizes post election chatter about Clinton and Humphrey, contrasting a talkative outgoing president with a less articulate successor. It recalls Humphrey’s long-winded style and Clinton’s boilerplate rhetoric, highlighting the era’s political theater and public expectations.
Clinton inaugurations and Gore speeches satire
Dale McFeatters humorously skewers the post election scenes at the Clinton inauguration. He mocks Al Gore for his long, crafted remarks and Clinton's eager promise about Hillary as First Lady. The piece notes timing of the swearing in and quips about future White House speechwriting and audience reactions.
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Clinton
al Gore
Bill Clinton
Hillary
Republic
Catherine the Great
China
Margaret Thatcher
Save Utica bridge and farmland under threat near Lewistown
Letter from ALTA KOLB SHAW of Frederick expresses concern over rapid permit approval for a 9 home development near a historic Utica covered bridge. She fears environmental damage, loss of farmland, higher traffic, and the erasure of a rural heritage, urging preservation for future generations.
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Utica
Lewistown
Frederick County Air Raid Alert Sparks Mixed Reactions
The first daylight air raid alert in nearly a year startled residents as OCD officials reported some violators ignored warnings. Magistrate Bennett fined a man ten dollars for illegally firing within city limits after shooting a dog during a flower bed chase. Congressman Byron urged a turnout at a Sertoma event in Frederick. Emmitsburg annexation advances 26 acres on Irishtown Road and a nine-acre purchase to expand the water reservoir. Downtown Frederick Association sees president Carlton Molesworth resign amid retirement plans.
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Frederick County
Office of Civilian Defense
OCD
Alton Y. Bennett
Alton ¥. Bennett
Trever
John C. Engle
Bennett
Emmitsburg
Irishtown Road
Emmet Ridge Inc
Charles Koontz
Question 6 on state ballot draws national attention
Reader letter questions the front page coverage and criticizes Dawn Mertz for misinformation. The writer argues minors access and parental consent issues around abortion and questions Planned Parenthood statements.
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Dawn Mertz
Mertz
Thas
He Islam Guest
Planned Parenthood of
Maryland
Planned Parenthood
Celina Rich
Letters on parental rights and child privacy in society
Lynn Corbett argues that a new law forcing no further parent child communication invades privacy and harms families. She questions how honesty and close relationships survive when crises require secrecy and strangers decide a child’s fate for profit, urging parents to wake up.
Taxi to Nowhere for Election Help at North Frederick School
A 73 year old man with a broken hip and limited mobility complains that election judges at North Frederick Elementary School provided no assistance for the handicapped line. He urges removal of signs promising aid and questions who is helped by the current setup. He also blasts airport funding disputes and calls for leadership change at Frederick Municipal Airport, urging replacement of Airport Commissioner James Grimes. He argues discrimination, wasteful costs, and the need for fair treatment and accountability.
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North Frederick
Motter Ave
Election Board
Frederick City
Paul Gordin
Federal Aviation Administration
Frederck Municipal
FAA
Caizen
Airport Commission
James Grimes
Grimes
Frederick County
Voting versus Complaining in America
Ann Pyne argues that 204 years of peaceful presidential elections reflect a robust democratic process. She contrasts this with totalitarian regimes where voting is coerced or meaningless, urging those who do not vote to stop complaining and recognize their lost rights.
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America
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News Post
Readers are invited to send letters with signatures and full contact details. Due to high volume not all letters may be published. editors select and may edit for publication. Address letters to The Frederick News Post at 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 29705 or submit via other provided channels.
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Theo
Frederick
Patrick St
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Reader's Digest
USA Today
Dale McFeathers
Scripps Howard News Service
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