Ross and Rush show a demagogic conservatism contrast
The piece contrasts Ross Perot and Rush Limbaugh as media figures in American conservatism. It notes Limbaugh’s success and cultural impact while describing Perot as fading from presidential contention. Limbaugh remains a lively, provocative force appealing to broad audiences.
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P.T. Barnums
Ross Perot
Rush Limbaugh
Rush
Ross
Musal
Fapabear Rush
Perot
Limbaugh
America
Rush Limbaugh and the Warping of American Fame
A contemporary critique notes Rush Limbaugh as a central figure in modern demagoguery, contrasting his rise with prior demagogues. It argues bigotry remains entrenched though less fashionable, aided by Limbaugh’s ability to cloak hate in provocative, humorous rhetoric. The piece mentions media figures including Letterman and Stern and references cultural trends shaping public tolerance for biased discourse.
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Time
The
New Republic
Itt Dreen
Time Coves
Howard Stern
Limbaugh
Voice of America
David Letterman
Rush Limbaugh
Letterman
Stern
Andy Warhol
Thoreau
Hope
James
M. Curley
Theodore G. Bilbo
Father Coughlin
Eugene Talmadge
Joseph R. McCarthy
Ross
Rush
Newspaper Enterprise Assoc
Local honors shine on community contributors and educators
A countywide appreciation highlights Dr. John Atanasoff for inventions, Dale Peters named among Maryland’s best science teachers, and Frederick High FFA earns top state honors. Discerned recognitions include Phil Lambert assisting a birth, Janis Moss Light named Outstanding Young Marylander, Sgt. Virginia Lewis leading the Maryland Troopers Association, and the Shafer family named Frederick County Farm Family of the Year.
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John Atanasoff
Peters
Central Alarm
Phil Lambert
Dave Myers
Libertytown
Christina Myers
Little Jacob
G. Donald Shafer
Burkittsville
Frederick County
Gun lobby on borrowed time in wake of Brady Bill debate
An op-ed laments the Senate filibuster reversal on the Brady Bill and accuses the NRA of shaping policy through fear and money. It argues gun lobby influence is waning, predicting tougher national limits on handguns and safer streets, with Congress poised to act after Thanksgiving.
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Congress
Washington
Capitol Hill
U.S. Senate
House of Representatives
Reagan
Frederick
Maryland
Senate
American Airlines
National Rifle Association
NRA
Bill Clinton
White House
America
U.S
Turkey
Thanksgiving service and dance aid soldiers in Frederick 1943
U S O and American Women's Voluntary Services organized a Thanksgiving Eve meal and dance for more than 100 soldiers and WACs from Fort Detrick in Frederick. Draft Board 1 reclassified Charlie Keller of Middletown to 1-A, making him available for military service.
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U.S. Army
United Service Organization
American Women’s Voluntary Services
Frederick
Charlie Keller
Middletown
New York Yankees
Keller
THE
Frederick Uso
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Fort Detrick
Carroll Manor Edges Urbana In Youth Soccer Championship
On a rainy Saturday Urbana and Carroll Manor clashed for the Frederick County Youth Soccer League U-12 Division II title. Coach Rick Ramirez used a deep rotation, giving all players significant playing time, prioritizing teaching moments over a narrow win. Theo cheers for Carroll Manor and its coach.
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Urbana
Carroll Manor
Frederick County
Rick Ramirez
Ramirez
Mr. Ramirez
Theo
Chamber backs NAFTA amid Maryland party split
Frederick County Chamber of Commerce votes unanimously to support NAFTA and informs Rep. Bartlett who opposed the bill. The piece notes local growth tied to federal employment and contractors, with slowing defense spending affecting unemployment and retraining programs.
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Roscoe Bartlett
NAFTA
Maryland
Kweisi Mfume
Albert Wynn
Chamber of Commerce of
Frederick County
Bartlett
Chamber
News-Post
Montgomery County
Our
District of Columbia
Frederick County needs balanced growth and NAFTA support
A reader questions county dependence on federal funds and urges balanced development along I-270 and I-70 corridors to enhance exports via the Port of Baltimore. The letter argues for NAFTA to bolster local business, cautions against overreliance on big employers, and critiques the state level process for appointing a school board as fundamentally flawed.
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Golden Triangle
Baltimore
Washington, D.C
Frederick County
Mexico
Hagerstown
Cumberland
Winston Churchill
New View Demands Reconsideration of School Board Appointments
A Frederick reader opposes appointing the school board by the governor. The letter argues that elections for the board ensure accountability and compare unfavorably to elected local officials. The writer questions the editorial stance and expresses concern about voter trust and qualifications. The piece urges moving away from an appointed system.
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Frederick
Large people face workplace discrimination say Mount Airy resident
Jeffrey Carter of Mount Airy condemns bias against overweight workers. He argues that qualifications should guide hiring and that prejudices by employers harm a large portion of the population based on appearance.
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Foran
Man Nay Yare
Ced Gta Ag Ndane
Fixing a wood stove photo by Bill Green at The Frederick Post
Edith Spitz of New Market criticizes the front page photograph showing four men near an arc welder. She warns about eye safety from arc light and sunlight reflection, urging the paper to include a disclaimer and caution readers about protective eyewear.
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Frederick Post
Bill Green
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County Health Department
Charles Spicknall
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Why Chamber
Joe Lebherz
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Jeffrey Carter
Mount Airy
Edith Spitz New Market
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