Machete Murder Trial Shocks Small Town Over Crime Rise
The Elmwood Terrace murder case reveals a town once proud of safe streets now grappling with drugs and prostitution linked to a convicted killer, Morgan. Prostitution distracts the victim while Morgan steals cash and uses neighbors to shield illicit activity, signaling a sharp rise in crime with long lasting impact on community life.
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Elmwood Terrace
Frederick Towne Mall
Morgan
The Perils of Parris roll on in Maryland tax gambit
Roy Meachum Parris Glendening asserts a staged tax cut plan with 2 percent delayed to 1998, 3 percent next year, and 5 percent later, tying to a scholarship program and police pay. Critics warn of timing, funding gaps, and election optics while lawmakers weigh budget cuts and cigarette tax hikes.
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Payback time in union dollars and GOP gains
The AFL CIO president John Sweeney and Rep. Bill Paxon contended over union political spending in 1995 96 as Paxon won and Republicans kept control. GOP plans include disclosures of union spending, easier dues for political activity, and probes into grant funding and tax exempt foundations. Committees Oversight Economic and Educational Opportunities and Ways and Means will handle hearings on campaign finance reform.
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Bill Paxon
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Maryland honors D-Day hero with Croix de Guerre palm
MAJ. GEN. Milton A. Reckord announced the 29th Division and attached units received the Croix de Guerre with palm from President Bidault of France for extraordinary heroism on D-Day. Governor OConor proclaimed a state of emergency to conserve soft coal amid a miners strike and advised mayors to act locally. Frederick residents observed the partial solar eclipse with clear skies as the climax approached. Bids for a new animal control shelter on Rosemont Avenue exceeded the $220,000 estimate. Dependable Construction offered $274,369 in 340 days, Morgan Keller $274,900 in 180 days. County Engineer Fout called the Roads Board a useless agency and urged repeal of its powers. Farm Bureau President Lenhart chaired a meeting in New Market on planning alternatives, with talks by Johnson and Commissioners Wirts Jr., Grossnickle, and Zimmer man Jr.
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Smithsburg
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New Market
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Edgar C. Wirts Jr
Richard L. Grossnickle
Frederick County
Meal enhancement at The Brown Pelican review
A reader notes that a November 15 restaurant review in Frederick omits any mention of beverages. The letter argues diners expect beer wine and cordials to accompany top Frederick cuisine rather than milk or Coke.
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Frederick
No smoking signs urged at Brunswick laundries
Letter from Jerry Vargo of Brunswick complains about smoke in public laundries and calling for enforcement and clear no smoking signs in all laundromats, noting he travels to Charles Town West Virginia to wash heavy laundry to avoid smoke exposure.
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Brunswick
Charles Town
W.va
Couple charged in death of their baby
The Frederick Post reported a young couple, away at college, faced charges after their newborn was discarded in a trash bin, leading readers to reflect on society’s varied moral judgments and the broader debate over abortion.
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Frederick Post
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Letters for Parenting and Divorce Healing From Judy A Echols
Judy A Echols offers guidance on parenting after divorce and handling trauma in children. She emphasizes daily eye contact, distraction-free meals, listening, honest communication, and seeking therapy when needed to foster security and peace for kids.
Prior Thought Should Address Baby Needs Not Rules
George C. Luhrs of Monrovia critiques Jerry Longo for demanding concession staff heat a baby bottle in a microwave amid park rules. He urges parents to handle feeding with car bottle warmers and cautions against public overreach or contamination risks.
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Jerry Longo
Time with children shapes our future
A thoughtful message urges parents to dedicate time to each child, stressing that healthy development hinges on attentive parenting. It notes every child is unique and highlights the need to regularly assess whether we are giving enough time.
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Mother Teresa
White House
America
Letters to the Editor guidelines from The Frederick News Post
The Frederick News Post invites exclusive signed letters with full writer contact details for verification. Abridged letters may be published and poetry or copies of other letters are not accepted. Submissions can be mailed to 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or faxed to 662-8299.
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