Americans urged to aid Central America hurricane victims
A Frederick County Red Cross official appeals for donations to the International Relief Fund for Central America after Hurricane Mitch devastates the region. He notes domestic disaster costs and warns against opportunists while urging checks to the American Red Cross, 2 E Frederick St Walkersville MD 21793, to support those with nothing.
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United States
Central America
Honduras
U.S.A
Frederick County
American Red Cross
International Relief Fund
Tim Jones
International Relief Fund For
E. Frederick St
Walkersville
Jones
Red Cross
Frederick County Plans to Accelerate School Construction
Dr. Jack D. Date outlines Frederick County Public Schools efforts to speed up building and expansion. A six year CIP targets reducing overcrowded schools from 22 to 10, with accelerated funding contingent on the State Board of Public Works. Community groups and the Chamber of Commerce back the plan to secure state financing and align officials for future growth.
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Frederik County
Frederick County
Frederick County Public Schools
Board of Education
Board of County Commissioners
State
FCPS
State Interagency Committee
Board of Public Works
State Board of Public Works
Annapolis
Chamber of Commerce
Jack D. Date
Global warming treaty debate and Mullis critique
The article reviews Kary Mullis a skeptical take on global warming from Dancing Naked in the Mind Field and links his views to the Buenos Aires talks over the Kyoto Protocol. It notes developing nations oppose emissions cuts while forecasts warn of high economic costs for the United States. It cites Ridenour and Stavins estimates of emissions growth and price impacts, urging scientific inquiry and market based mechanisms as a possible path to a gentler policy.
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Pantheon Books
Kary Mullis
Mullis
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Kyoto
Japan
United States
Rcent
China
India
Brazil
Mexico
Indonesia
David Ridenour
National Center For Public Policy Research
Ridenour
U.S
Harvard
Robert Stavins
Stavins
Anl
Senate
Newspaper Enterprise Assoc
Local tourney scorers and community updates noted
High scorers at the Mowry-Ro bridge tourney at the 18its Club were Manuel M Weinberg and spouse with 9750. Francis X Staley and Charles A Price tied for second with 250 pots while Mrs Thomas Ziromer eran and Mrs Leotard Shuff placed third. The Fish Pond at Nellie Thrasher farm held 50 bees and 900 blue gills after a runoff flood. Ruth MacVean disclosed large donations of Irish potatoes 130 bushels sweet potatoes 110 bushels and 440 cases of canned fruit vegetables honey and other items from the US government for local cafeterias. Frederick County voters rejected all incumbent commissioners. New board members were Galen R Clagett Mary Williams Charles C Smith Adrian Mee Remsberg and Richard L Grossnickle. Fire crews kept Shenandoah Plastics in operation after a well went dry. Delegate Charles Smith won in District A and James E McClellan Julien Delphey won in District B. Mount St Mary’s College volunteers aided local firefighters against a developing mountain fire near MSM campus.
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Manuel M. Weinberg
Francis X. Staley
Charles A. Price
Thomas Ziromereran
Leotard Shuff
Bono
Ruth MacVean
Frederick County
Board of Education
Galen R. Clagett
Mary & Willams
Charles C. Smith
Adrian Mee
Remsberg
Richard L Grossnickle
Voter Turnout Concerns From Mount Airy Resident Jane Gorton
Jane Gorton of Mount Airy laments negative ads and outreach from campaigns. She notes such tactics push her to disengage and abstain from voting, despite a long history of participating in elections over 40 years.
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Beng Nomparaee
Enough room on Yucatan trip
Martha Reynolds of Frederick writes that the October family feature on eco tourism in the Yucatan portrayed teens and Maya culture accurately. She describes sleeping among other participants in a Maya shelter and disputes a claim that there was no room for modesty, praising the admirable youth and concerned adults involved.
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Yucatan
Full speed ahead on witch hunt column critique
Joseph Spear argues in a Frederick News-Post column that the drive to blame those who expose the truth is misplaced. He questions grand jury honesty among several politicians while criticizing the president for truth-telling lapses and sexual misconduct justifications.
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Joseph Spear
Frederick
Rep
Edward Pease
Newt Gingrich
Senator D'Amato
Senator Lieberman
Mr. Spear
Myself
United States
Letters Twist Language Into Offense Appeals to Truth
A reader argues that insults to the office and nation arise from lying under oath and questions what happens if a grand jury member lies. The writer defends Mr Spear, calls for focus on the real issue, and discusses a truck accident involving a school bus and a 49 000 pound load, with concerns about bus driver behavior and safety. Sherri Skahill.
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Spear
Mr. Spear
Gamber
Tam
Ani
Evans
Rte
Good Truck Drivers Deserve Recognition In Freight Safety
A reader argues the Oct 30 report overemphasized crashes involving large trucks and calls for fair treatment of professional drivers. The letter defends truckers, highlighting cautious behavior, roadside assistance, and a commitment to safety amid car-driver impatience and stereotypes.
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Maryland
Frederick
Modern Delilah echoes Samson tale in letter page noise
A Frederick News Post letters page riffs on Samson Delilah and modern figures, asking if Monica Lewinsky or other modern “Delilahs” reveal political weakness. The piece blends biblical analogy with reader questions amid editorial constraints and submission details.
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Samsor
Ans
Delilah
Monica Lewinsky
Bal Clinton
Samson
Bealié
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jack Daie
Joseph Perkins
Kear Saivine
Eeyr
Nellie Thrasher
Lewistown
Independent Hose Company
Lewistown District Volunteer Fire Department
Shenandoah Plastics Corporation
Hayward Road
Charles Smith
General Assembly
James E. McClellan
Julien Delphey
Mount St Mary’s College
Emvnitsburg
Carroll Counties
Pennsyvania
MSM
Martha Reynolds Frederick
Phillip H. Hoey
Monrovia
Sherri Skahill
Mount Airy
Roy Wwhtmer
Frederickt
Frederick News-Post
Patrick St
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