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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 2001
Page
4
Editorial notes a surprisingly robust Black Friday across the nation despite weak economy and layoffs. The piece suggests psychological factors post September 11 drive shopping, with optimism, Christmas hopes, and holiday sentiment fueling purchases at malls like Francis Scott Key Mall. It forecasts improvement into the New Year if shocks subside.
A column critiques US policy under Colin Powell and Johnson era. It argues Washington must seek justice over politics to achieve peace, condemns Israel's Six Day War actions and ongoing occupation, notes casualties including five Palestinian children, and calls for renewed efforts by US negotiators while urging prayers.
A White House meeting last Monday gathered more than 100 leaders from women’s rights groups, with Powell and Rice outlining U S plans to include Afghan women in reconstruction and governance. The piece notes cautious steps to avoid imperialism while empowering women amid Afghanistan’s shifting power dynamics and past Taliban repression.
Fifty years ago Frederick’s Hood Club sponsored showings of Kon-Tiki and The Guest at City Opera House to raise funds toward a $3,000 pledge. Colgate Glee Club concert and various sales also chipped in, while a pocketbook recovered on South Market Street highlighted local civic life. Chief Corbin announced the police would cede Christmas basket duties to Federated Charities and Salvation Army. An attorney general opinion questioned a $70,000 state grant for the Hanson house demolition. Nine Snow Ball belles were named for the upcoming Snow Ball at Mrs Winslow F. Burhanson’s New Market home.
A reader letter questions a proposed Montgomery County smoking bill, arguing it intrudes into private homes and compares it to censorship. The writer contends landlords should not ban smoking by newspaper rule and urges focus on crime rather than home life. He jokes about public figures and smoking costs while defending personal liberty.
Police report successful operation with arrests and seizure of two kilns of crack cocaine. The action highlights ongoing efforts against narcotics trafficking and reinforces law enforcement commitment in the area.
Frederick readers question the handling of discarded protective gear from Washington anthrax cleanup sites. The piece notes trucks carrying contaminated items to Frederick for incineration and cites EPA criteria being met by Fort Detrick officials. CDC says understanding of anthrax exposure is still evolving.
Judith C. Tydings argues about unopened letters and postal workers treated for anthrax, questions the public health dangers of burning medical waste at Fort Detrick, NIH and nearby communities, and asks Frederick residents to oppose the incinerator. The letter cites Bethesda and Rockville concerns and calls for continued coverage.
Bernard M. Collins outlines a punitive sequence blaming Col Ari Friedlander and key Army leaders for a fort detrick linked anthrax case, plus congressional accountability swings, a Clinton exit to Vieques, and a call for public shame amid security failures referenced by past Los Alamos breaches.
Patricia Phillips of Walkersville laments repeated crashes at Md 194 and Drum Road. A recent fatal two car crash claimed Brandy’s wife and mother, Noah’s mother, underscoring the need for a functioning light to prevent future deaths.
A reader anonymous letter from Leslie E270 defends fast food staff at a Myersville Burger King. The writer argues service should be easy, friendly, and efficient, noting stress in any job and criticizing hostile attitudes toward customers.
The Frederick News-Post invites reader letters to the Baltor section. Letters should be sent by mail to Box 57, Frederick, AD 21705 or by email, with a 2 1/2 inch font request and a 201-662-8299 contact. Readers are asked to contribute concise opinions for publication.
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