Veterans Day reflections on WWII service and patriotism
A veteran recalls surviving a December 1944 typhoon in the Philippine Sea that sank three destroyers and killed hundreds, while reflecting on volunteer service, patriotism, and gratitude. He notes the all volunteer force, draft changes, and the need to honor those who protected freedoms, spotlighting local veteran James Brobst.
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Still
Philippine Sea
Spence
Monahan
Hull
Miami
James Brobst
Political theater and baseball messes stain national image
Roy Meachum critiques power plays in baseball and politics, praising Peter Angelos for integrity amid the Orioles strike and criticizing the GOP for heavy spending, biased hearings, and Perkins on Thompson. He cites Whitman’s tax promise and New Jersey setbacks as evidence of party strain and missteps.
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Orioles
Peter Angelus
Davey Johnson
Johnson
Mr. Angelos
Mr. Johnson
Roberto Alomar
Mrs. Johnson
Tne
Mr. Alomar
Peter Angelos
Maryland
Parris Glendening
Iblicans
Virginia
New Jersey
Ellen Sauerbrey
Incum
Whitman
GOP
Sen. Thompson
House
Tennessee
Old Dominion
Washington
Louisiana
Mr. Thompson
Fred Thompson
Capitol Hill
Disqualification ruling stirs debate in Frederick sports notes
Jason Grim defends John Grim's role as Maryland rules interpreter after Jill crebs disqualification in Centra l Maryland cross country. Letter writer praises Grim's integrity and calls for fair play, citing decades in Frederick education and sports leadership.
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Frederick
Jill ‘Crebs
Dave
Allie Buzzell
Jil
Maryland
Jota Grim
Singanore High School
Frederick County
Grim
Buzzell
Bunalls
Uzzell
Shep
Armistice Day parade noted in Brunswick crowd
Brig Gen W C Brive U S Marine Corps assistant aviation director told Armistice Day observers in Brunswick the peace efforts should not be misinterpreted. The item notes a large parade, plus local civic comments on public safety and dam inspections.
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W.C. Brive
U.S. Marine Corps
Brunswick
Sauerbrey Favor swings Fredrick News-Post tones
Letter writer criticizes The Frederick News-Post for bias toward Ellen Sauerbrey in the governor race. He notes repeated front page coverage and vivid photos praising her past and candidacy, suggesting other news like a stock market crash deserved front page space.
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Frederick News-Post
Ellen Sauerbrey
Frederick Post
News
Towson
Duffy
Gov. Glendening
News-Post
Those Hogs Smarter Than We Think
A passage extols groundhogs for wisdom beyond humans. It contrasts humans’ winter plowing and winter stress with groundhogs’ winter hibernation, summer cool dens, and simple diet of clover and grass. It emphasizes practical, natural living over modern frills.
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George B. Pelaplains Jr
Groun
Groundhogs Guide Home Sites and Heritage in Field Tales
A reminiscence from Paul Beale of Emmitsburg reflects on groundhogs as practical land indicators and characters in rural life. The author recalls using groundhog dens to locate suitable spots for homes and lots, notes their interaction with rabbits foxes and dogs, and contrasts woodchucks with the Britannica name. The piece blends farm anecdotes with historic sod house memories from Nebraska and English roots.
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Wood Plains
Pennsylvania
Encyclopedia
Britannica
Nebraska Prairie
England
Democracy at Risk and Clinton Controversy Debate
Marvin Blickenstaff argues in a Myersville column that both parties push election reform yet fear free speech limits, blaming alleged illegal campaign circumvention for Clinton’s 1996 win. He questions innocence, immunity, and voter turnout while urging readers to defend the Constitution at the ballot box.
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Clinton
Ince
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters limited to the newspaper, with writer AYING and full contact details. Due to high volume, not all letters can be published. submission options include mail, fax, and email to the newsroom.
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Fredienck
Frederick News-Post
Patrick Sr
P.O
Frederick
Fredericknewspost.com
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Roy Meachum
Jason Grim
John Grim
National Federation
Jason & Grim
Tony Frederick
We Too
Mews-Post
Libertytown
Thurmont Baygrounds
Newton D. Baker Veterans Facility
Martinsburg
W.va
Montevue
G.M. Wachter
Montevvue
Mr. Wachter
Joe Ruskin
Calvin Bartgis
Fishing Creek
Mountaindale
Carter
Bartgis
Ronald N. Young
Matthew Taylor Coursey Frederick
Emmitsburg
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