Einstein High School Edicts Spark Debate On Discipline
A Montgomery County editorial praises principal led reforms at Einstein High School. Changes include strict dress code for students and faculty, no food in class, no roaming during lunch, tightened attendance, and early emphasis on punctuality. The piece credits these moves with promoting maturity and better handling of future work.
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Staan High School
Montgomery County
Pnocpal
Janus Mills
Maryland
Einstein
Schalonary Maeing
Remembering Herb Block and Washington Post mentors
The memoir recalls Roy Meachum’s days at the Washington Post, honoring Herb Block and colleagues like Shirley Povich, Ben Gilbert, Arthur Ellis, and Art Ellis. It notes Block’s blunt wit, anti-McCarthyism battles, and the author’s early Army service shaping a lifelong crusade toward journalism.
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Friendly
Shirley Povich
Ben Gilbert
Art Ellis
Herb Block
Post
Alymic
Ben
Mr. Gilbert
Arthur Ellis
Shakespeare
Louisiana
Herblock
Mrlovich
Tech
Phil Graham
Paublis
Clergy as a national conscience chancel cabinet idea
A newspaper notice argues for creating a chancel cabinet of clergy to counsel the president during crisis. It cites Roosevelt and Jackson as precedents, contrasts media pundits, and urges clergy to serve as moral guides, eyes and ears for the people’s hopes and fears.
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Camus
Andrew Jackson
White House
Jackson
Franklin Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Eric Alterman
U.S
Georgetown
Chevy Chase
Fredenck Scenes Mix Court Action Circus and Festivities
Yesterday police conferred with Corban and Judge Reese at West 11th Street after a vehicle was ticketed by Officer Harry Quinn. The City of Frederick pursued court action to acquire land from the Grand Lodge of Maryland for East Street extension. Lt Col Ruby F Bryant, niece of Mrs Alec Honne, took oath as chief of the Army Nurse Corps in the Pentagon, detailing a distinguished career in World War II and the Pacific. Slim crowds attended Mills Brothers Circus matinees and evenings benefiting veterans funds. Emmitsburg Mason-Dixon and Thurmont Color Fest offered a wide array of activities, from helicopter rides to quilt shows. Middletown bus driver John Holmes, after 34 years, muses about buying a used bus post retirement.
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Ene
Corban
Coe H Reese
Ngres
Chart
Baker
West 11Th Street
Harry Quinn
Ruby F Bryant
Alec Honne
Burrattsville
Pentagan
Bryant
Corregidor
Manila Tunnel Hospital
Japan
Korea
Okinawa
Pacific Islands
City official accused of using tax dollars for re election
Letter alleges Frederick mayor Jim Grimes uses city tax dollars to pay for campaign needs. Claims contractor Alan Imhoff earns 40 dollars per hour for 20 hours weekly and 50 dollars per hour for 10 hours monthly. Asks for investigation and accountability from all aldermen.
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Jim Grimes
City of Frederick
Alan Imhoff
Grimes
Imhoff
Frederick
Gas mask prices and public concerns in Frederick
The reader notes gas mask costs and discusses government pricing and accessibility. He mentions a local firm’s sales, cites a $79 mask price, and contrasts with a higher $229 alternative, urging aid from radio stations and giveaways. He attributes opinions to Kenneth Vaughan and reflects on emergency preparedness.
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Neoterik
Civiliangasmasks.com
Joe Blow
Kenneth Vaughan
Iata
A . Tm
Pehatakitii
Teciydae
Letters: a family pack idea sparks reader chatter
A reader letter from Christine A. Stone in Middletown pitches a public interested in a family pack concept. The note suggests broad appeal and invites community response to gauge support.
Growth concerns linger over new golf course risk to water
A reader echoes a previous letter criticizing Middletown growth and water use as a new golf course appears. Citing waters wasted on courses in nearby towns, the writer questions regional expansion and traffic strain, urging broader rethinking of driving norms and infrastructure. Dale Horning adds European laws as contrast.
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Donald Rowe
Middletown
Maidie
Myersville
Harmony
Tailgate criticism sparks highway safety letter
A reader laments aggressive driving at high speed on interstates and urges action. The letter notes rising risks, calls for vigilance, and highlights dangers from tailgating and phone use while driving.
Pushkin and his owner charm Dallas reader in letter
Barbara Daniel from Dallas praises Pushkin and his owner in Roy Meachum's column. She enjoyed an evening with the pair and notes their excellent manners and the uplifting atmosphere they create, expressing wish to see them again.
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Pushin
Soner
Roy Meachum
Pushkin
Subscribing to the News Post in Frederick in 1999
The author recalls moving to Frederick in 1999 and becoming a News Post subscriber. They express a hostile view of Roy Meachum and Alan Bennett, describing Meachum in harsh terms and urging his nonreturn.
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Frederick
News Post
Roy Meachum
Roy Meachur
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
Readers submit letters enduring the speaking of Wor readers name and address and phone numbers used to verify letters. Some letters are abbreviated due to space. The page notes that letters are not published if unsigned or not clearly attributed and provides contact details for submissions.
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Rome
Busnes
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