Editorial Battle Over Free Speech at Mount St Marys College
The Mountaint Echo adviser Bill Lawbaugh faces a clash with Mount president George Houston and Provost Caryl Hinds. Administrators withheld pay and demanded censorship over student content while pursuing audits and outside-work rules.
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Lessons From Wealthy Candidates in Virginia and New York
Analysis cites Mark Warner and Michael Bloomberg victories where vast personal wealth aided campaigns. It notes spending totals near 18.2 million for Warner and about 50 million for Bloomberg, with endorsements and public perception shaping outcomes. The piece argues money helps but does not guarantee support, as in New Jersey’s race with Jim McGreevey.
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Thompson named acting civilian personnel officer at Camp Detrick
Howe-Pont files report John E B Thompson of New Windsor has been appointed acting civilian personnel officer at Camp Detrick, succeeding Burt McDonnell who moved to head the Chemical Corps Materiel Command in Baltimore. Thompson, WWI veteran, studied at Western Maryland College and the University of Pennsylvania.
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Aftermath of Frederick mayoral race sparks reader critique
A reader laments Jim Grimes defeat to Jennifer Dougherty, attacks the old boy network, and condemns Grimes for blaming the Frederick News-Post. The letter criticizes campaign ads referencing 9/11, pressed media blame, and calls for a self confident open government and propriety.
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Media, politics, and terrorism echo in aged reflections
Roy Meachum critiques the overlap of real war on terror and its cinematic portrayal. He argues official narratives rely on print and footage while Hollywood and TV shape public perception, urging policy changes beyond symbolic raids and media spectacles.
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Mei Darins
Letters on patriotism and shelter safety in Frederick
A collection of letters from Frederick readers urging civic participation and national unity. Denise Kay Jones questions school PTA discussions about a new Emergency Shelter on DeGrange Street near Frederick schools. Salje Preston protests shelter proximity to children and asks for safer location to protect students. Jeff Wilson argues patriotism is shown by actions, not words, and calls for community engagement to support war effort and positive solutions.
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Compassion and caution clash over Madison Street shelter fears
Madison Street Neighborhood Watch members voice concerns after last year’s Christopher Ausherman murder. Calls for balance include more on call watch during child walking times and shelter residents directed to exits by set times. They stress many shelter users are homeless and seeking a last resort, not all are addicts.
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Pease
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Zero tolerance urged after Frederick County youth's suicide
Dennis Riplinger reports on the death of 18-year-old Jacob Akerman of Singanore High School, noting a hangman style necklace and calling for stronger county and school programs to prevent youth self harm. He urges officials to pledge that Jacob will be the last and promotes a line against youth deaths by own action.
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Letters to the Editor contact and submission details
The Frederick News Post invites letters to the editor and asks writers to omit home and business phone numbers and signed names. It lists submission options including mail to Letters to the Editor, PO Box 5878 Frederick MD 21705, fax to 301 662 5229, and email at letters fredericknewspost com with appropriate page and site guidance.
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