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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 2001
Page
5
Editorial urges sacred respect for all who served including those killed in Afghanistan and 9 11. It honors World War I II and Vietnam veterans while stressing national unity, sacrifice, and support for current armed forces amid ongoing conflicts.
The piece argues New Yorkers chose Michael Bloomberg a Republican as a unifying, capable leader to rebuild after Sept 11. It links his business success and pro choice, pro gay rights stance to a nonpartisan drive to restore the city. The column invokes La Guardia’s line on garbage to emphasize cross party trust.
The Frederick County Commissioners directed their attorney to enroll all county workers not in a state pension plan into Social Security. The move follows a Defense Production Administration designation of the county as a critical defense housing area and aims to take effect by year’s end amid mixed local reaction to rent controls.
Maryland planning figures show Frederick's population more than doubled from 4 490 in 1980 to 114 782 in 1980 An error in the source lists 1980 twice and implies rapid growth affecting local demographics The senior members of the Thomas Johnson Marching Band were honored at a home game halftime with a long list of seniors and representatives from sheriffs departments across multiple counties attending a Sheraton Frederick event Emory Plitt spoke on sheriff department liabilities A full page CETA acknowledgement listed over 200 companies and agencies thanking them for employing hundreds of CETA participants in 1981
A letter from JARVIS BROOKS and KENNETH SMITH of Frederick criticizes Mayor Jim Grimes for likening his defeat to national tragedy and accuses the News-Post of biased coverage in the black book scandal. They urge moving on and defend voters’ choices while recounting local concerns about crime and corruption.
Readers condemn Mayor Jim Grimes for comparing his election defeat to the World Trade Center attacks. Susan Passfield Angte Lynn Banados and John Jaffee urge accountability and praise Jennifer Daugherty as Frederick’s next leader.
Citizens criticize media bias and public figures after a local election. Readers urge impartial reporting, praise Mayor Jim Grimes, question the vote, and call for higher turnout and civic responsibility. They reflect on democratic rights, propose penalties for nonvoters, and stress the importance of participation.
Theresa O'Steen voices frustration over alleged officials using call girl services and asks for accountability. John Giles echoes demand for consequences for any named in the so-called black book while challenging readers to consider family impacts and justice beyond blame.
Readers are urged to send letters to the editor with the address and contact details. Due to high volume, submissions may be edited for clarity and length. Instructions include mailing to The Frederick News-Post, P.O. Box 878, Frederick MD 21705, or sending via fax or email.
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