Thanksgiving Day Resolve: Give More Than Thanks
A 1990 Thanksgiving message urges gratitude for prosperity while urging action to aid the less fortunate. It notes poverty, hunger, and shelter needs in the community, warns of $235,000 state food bank cuts, and calls for volunteers to address national problems, ensuring everyone shares in the holiday’s benefits.
Random Anger in a Close-Knit Community Reflects Tensions
A veteran columnist laments broad anger in his community and on roads, attributing it to aging, White flight, urban decline, and perceived social decline. He notes rudeness from clerks, hostile voices on phones, and drivers, but finds some kindness among workers. He urges a holiday reset toward courtesy to restore local reputation.
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Travel executive quits federal work over wasteful spending
Jack Skloff of Dimensions Travel left seven years of handling federal agency travel after criticizing government waste. The piece details budgeting quirks, September spikes in travel spend, frequent flyer upgrades, and NRC trip meddling, plus a broader critique of fiscal policy and a note on President Bush’s tax stance.
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Food and Housing Show aids distributions and fashion night
Fifty years ago numerous food baskets were given away before and after a fashion revue at the annual Food and Better Housing Show in Frederick. Models featured Catherine and Mary Creager and Peggy Arris among others with outfits for children and men.
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Byron Blessings After Election For Beverly Byron
A reader’s note praises Congresswoman Beverly Byron for her service and accessibility. The letter congratulates her on reelection, expresses disappointment for rivals losing office, and hopes for her continued leadership and possible future presidency. The writer recalls Memorial Day visit, handshake, and responsiveness to constituents.
Environmental worries spur reader letters in Frederick Post
Readers from Hagerstown to Middletown challenge recycling habits and front page imagery as contradictory to environmental messages. They urge clear reporting on leaf disposal and question economic costs of Gulf tensions, defending the American way of life while urging responsible action.
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Meeting of Ligocki and Small on Peace Center project
Charles J Swet from Mount Airy discusses improved dialogue with Chris Ligocki and Yvonne Small. He defends the Peace Resource Center Recruitment Awareness Project as aimed at educating students about military recruitment practices, not attacking individuals.
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60 Minutes Cause to Extend School Year
Chrissy Bass of Walkersville Elementary argues against adding 20 days to the school year. She proposes extending each day by one hour, or adding a half hour at start and end, to gain 180 extra hours annually versus 120 hours from more days.
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