Maryland and Senate bill push to boost farm conservation funds
Maryland joins Vermont and Nevada in backing a Senate plan to raise conservation funding for farmers nationwide. The bill, Equity in Farm Subsidies, could lift Maryland’s annual support from about 4.8 million to 274 million, with regional subsidy equity a key point. Maryland Agriculture Secretary J Charles Fox welcomes the measure, while concern grows over reallocating funds from family farms to environmental groups and the impact on good farmland. The Dairy Compact expiration adds to worries about dairy farmers’ economics as Maryland faces runoff rules deadlines and a large backlog at the Maryland Cooperative Extension Service.
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Rights and risks in POW handling after al Qaeda linkages
The piece argues the United States must honor the Geneva Convention while addressing foreign fighters tied to Osama bin Laden. It warns against a bloodbath but supports holding such prisoners as potentially dangerous until victory is declared, with possible parole or release for some.
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Hanoi
Japan
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Taliban
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Kandahar
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Red Cross
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Thanksgiving bowling tourney honors and local news mix
Chiz Myers Sr. Frederick won the $100 first prize in Frederick’s fourth annual Thanksgiving bowling tournament with high pinfall. Jehnny Romick placed second, followed by Charley May, Bill Ensor, and Johnny Kline. Also noted: India's new ambassador to the United States, local scrap drive urged by the chamber, snow and cold, lifted weight limits on West Patrick Street bridge to aid emergency traffic.
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Chiz" Myers Sr
Frederick
Jehnny Romick
Winchester
Charley May
Bill Ensor
Walkersville
Johnny Kline
West Patrick Street
Barbara Fritchie
State Highway Department
Cay Raith
Department of Transportation
Letters: Local heroes praised and values debated
A reader letter from Gary Levy thanks local heroes and law enforcement for sacrifices. A separate note from Paul Garrett and Frederick argues for religious values in sex education and contrasts with smoking warnings, urging family stability and national strength.
Teens debate premarital sex and marriage pressure
Readers critique a school board's stance tying sex to marriage, arguing premarital sex can be mature and monogamous relations reduce teen risk. A 16 year old admits no sex yet declares intent to wait, while others warn against harsh celibacy. The letter also touches on post 9 11 attitudes and local prejudice.
Fundamentalism or fanaticism according to Dr Dawson
Dr Ray C Dawson argues that media misuses the term fundamentalism by lumping devout believers with fanatics. He says true fundamentalists are disciplined in faith, oppose immorality, defend family values, love God and country, and are not terrorists or violent activists, urging accurate reporting.
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Hats Off to School Board For Curriculum Change
Letter from Elizabeth Daniel praises the school board for removing marriage from the sex ed curriculum and argues morals should be taught at home or in religious schooling, not in public classrooms, expressing strong support amid opposition.
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Uet
Anther Jetter
Board debates linking marriage to sex education policy
A reader questions a Board of Education decision titled Board takes marriage out of sex ed. The letter cites Stephen Crawford and supporters Lynn Carr, Jean Smith, and Anné Hooper arguing for delaying sex until mature monogamous marriage, while criticizing linking marriage to sexual activity and invoking religious and political angles.
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Stephen Crawford
Lynn Carr
Jean Smith
Anné Hooper
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Korea
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History circles back as nations aid U S in fight
A reader reflects on recent world events showing history looping back, noting Sept 27 letter about German Navy signaling support to the U S Navy in the North Sea after September 11, illustrating renewed alliance and shared security concerns.
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Better communications critique targets Maryland system cost
Reader questions a $10 million enhanced communications plan cited in an editorial. They note interagency talk barriers at Frederick County fire and rescue, and Department of Defense workers, doubt the price is worth it amid economic concerns and local politics, citing Roscoe Bartlett and Kathleen Kennedy Townsend.
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Roscoe Bartlett
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend
Public least of all car sales and service workers
A public relations worker and two sisters recount multiple indignities faced over three years. They describe degradation by customers in car lots and jewelry stores for professions and attire, urging equal respect for all workers regardless of job. They note widespread discrimination against young dressed staff and insist on fair treatment.
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Letters to the Editor Guidelines for The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post lists submission rules for Letters to the Editor. It explains exclusivity to the paper, length limits, and contact methods including mail, fax, and email. It also notes potential abridgement due to high volume and reminds readers to avoid including others’ personal details.
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