Royko on Browns move and fan loyalties in football
The piece reflects on the NFL franchise move to Baltimore and the divide between Colts and Redskins fans. It notes a $175 million publicly funded stadium near Camden Yards, critiques team owners, and highlights Green Bay as a people owned team from 1919 onward.
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Charm City
Chicago Sage
Mike Royko
Colts
Redskins
Orioles
Camden Yards
Cleveland Browns
Art Modell
Indianapolis Colts
Green Bay
Cleveland
Dress code debate voices parent concerns in Frederick
Angela Vicere of Frederick argues against school dress restrictions cited in The Frederick News Post. She questions whether bans on hats, crop tops, and outerwear truly improve learning, noting student needs and the role of parental authority in guiding wardrobe choices.
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Thomas Johnson High School
Frederick News Post
David Markoe
Board of Fashion
Education
Angela Vicere
Frederick
Ex-student opposes new dress code at Singanore High
James M Kopf from Mount Ary objects to a proposed school board rule restricting baggy clothes hats backpacks and graphic shirts. He recalls being hassled for attire and argues for student self expression citing American values and equal treatment while urging open discussion with decision makers.
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Singanore High
America
Arafat warned as Rabin’s death heightens risk
The Rabin assassination intensifies danger around Yasser Arafat. PLO insiders say radicals on both sides may target him to derail the peace process. They warn there is no clear successor within the PLO to steer talks after Rabin.
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Ashington
Yitzhak Rabin
Yasser Arafat
Palestine Liberation Organization
PLO
Rabin
Arafat
Shimon Peres
Arafat Under Tight Security As Threats Loom
The PLO reports a tightened security alert around Yasser Arafat in Gaza with more guards and blocked roads. Noted assassin threats linger from Ahmed Jibril, who warned of Arafat’s eventual death. Arafat, a survivor of multiple near misses, has shifted to a more conciliatory stance with Rabin.
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PLO
Arafat
Marwan Kanafani
Gaza Strip
Ahmed Jibril
Jibril
Israel
United States
Syria
Middle East
Egypt
Lebanon
Rabin
Sahara
Jack Anderson
Michael Einstein
Wailed Feature Syndicate, Inc
Frederick County WWII Vets Form Group at Winchester Hall
Yesterday about 150 World War II veterans gathered in Winchester Hall to organize the Frederick County Veterans of the Second World War. Draft Board One summoned 22 men to the Fifth Regiment Armory in Baltimore for pre induction exams in the November call. A Hood College alumna Mary Agnes Davis sang in a program at Brodbeck Hall. Commodore Allen G. Quynn returned home on leave after Pacific duty, planning 30 days at 109 E Second St Frederick. Critics disavowed the B&O Station Advisory Committee leadership and urged resignations. City crews cleared vacant YMCA site and Penn Central property after owners failed to respond to notices. The Baptist Convention rejected 843000 for Skycroft Phase 1. convention held at First Baptist Church. Dear Abby added to News-Post at subscribers’ request.
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Frederick
Fifth Regiment Armory
Baltimore
Allen G. Quynn
Pacific
E. Second St
Frederick City
YMCA
West Church
North Court Streets
Penn Central
East
East Patrick Streets
Slow Down On Alternate 40A In Old Braddock Neighborhood
A Frederick area resident pleads for reduced speeds on Alternate 40A in Old Braddock after three serious wrecks in four to five weeks. The writer notes dangerous crossovers for mail and driveways, requests speed limit lowering or warning signs, and urges motorists to yield to entering vehicles. Local authorities are cited as unhelpful.
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Old Braddock
State Highway Administration
Sha
Frederick
Slower Driving Urged To Protect Local Wildlife
A Frederick reader echoes Elizabeth Rose on animal road deaths and argues drivers speed through streets near Opossumtown Pike and adjacent roads. He cites 50 to 80 mph behavior, calls on motorists to slow down and allow extra travel time to spare rabbits, opossums, cats, and squirrels.
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Elizabeth Rose
Frederick News-Post
Opossumtown Pike
Poole Jones Road
Walter Martz
Rocky Springs Road
Kemp Lane
Shookstown Road
Letters on roads and politics stir Maryland voters
Frank Crowson of Mount Airy urges humane driving for animals and condemns voter fraud and machine politics in Maryland. He recounts discovering dual voter registrations and a forgery incident, criticizing Baltimore political machines and urging integrity in elections and public life.
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Roy
Prince George’s
South Pacific
University of Maryland
Baltimore
Havana
Cuba
Maryland
Ellen
U.S
Student letter questions Frederick County discipline policy
A 16 year old junior at Frederick High contest claims the county discipline code bans suspended students from school events and property. The letter references Betty McShea’s Oct 25 piece and notes suspension and alternative services like custodial duties, arguing discipline in Frederick County schools is no fun.
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Frederick High
Betty McShea
Frederick County
Stop the whin ing by Roy Meachum in Maryland column
The column argues readers still do not understand. It questions how many Marylanders remain obtuse about Sauerbrey supporters and Elenelection. It notes irate citizens signed affidavits and gave sworn statements about election irregularities fueling calls for post election investigation.
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Roy Meachum
Sauerbrey
Elen
Letters to the Editor Policy at The Frederick News
The Frederick News Post invites letters from readers and requires name address and phone number for verification. Not all letters are published due to space, some are edited for taste, poetry or letters addressed to others are not published. submission options include mail and telefax.
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B&o
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