Two youths show impact through courage and activism
A 22 year old student challenges a World War II court martial fate via a history project that could overturn Captain McVay’s conviction. In Colombia, 13 year old Jenny Campo leads a child driven peace movement, winning a UN rights focus and pushing for a national peace conference in Bogota. Hunter Scott in Pensacola advocates for the USS Indianapolis case while the Navy awaits changes. The stories illustrate youth initiative shaping justice and peace efforts across nations.
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Pensacola
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Campus yearbooks and media tastelessness ease public taste
Dan Thomasson argues campus yearbook nudity and permissive media culture reflect broader decay in propriety from campuses to the Oval Office. He recalls IU dean remarks, past panty raids, and generational shifts fueling tolerance for shocking content in public life.
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Dan Thomasson
Scripps
Howard News Service
Libertytown votes for incorporation despite lingering question
Residents of Libertytown vote BS to 80 i favor incorporation. A leading resident says the next move is conjecture with another meeting likely to decide on further action. Local figures and visitors include Mrs. Walter Stull and Ella Grimes planning a Cuba vacation, and T Sgt Pete Wrona opening a Marine Corps recruiting station in Frederick.
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Walter Stull Jr
U.S. Marines
Pete Wrona
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Boorish notes on a press conference and gas tax questions
A reader comments on reporter Julia Robb's Oct 3 Frederick Neu's Post piece noting a private conversation at a press conference involved Gregg Cox and a second person, possibly the journalist herself. The writer questions gas tax fairness and whether Maryland gas prices are tax equalized.
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Frederick Neu
Hattery
Gregg Cox
Gas station owner denies Exxon price claims
Harold Rosenberg notes that Bob Powell of Antietar Exxon on Opossumtown Pike argues Exxon gas costs more for additives. Powell later learns all US fuels include additives like injector cleaners and moisture absorbers, and may be surprised to see unbranded gas in branded pumps.
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Bob Powell
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Exxon
Opossumtown Pike
Powell
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Opposing Frederick County elected school board referendum argues limits exist
Barbara Besley in Middletown and Rita Gordon critique the push for an elected Frederick County Board of Education. They caution about political parity, funding control, and the risk of personality contests, urging voters to defeat the referendum until evidence shows improvement is possible.
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Frederick County
Maryland Association of Boards of Education
Maryland
Support for elected candidates and civic duty
A reader urges active backing of the elected leader in a true democracy. The writer argues even supporters who disagreed at the polls share the town’s fate during crises and must provide moral support to help the town survive floods and other challenges, expressing personal hope for responsible leadership.
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Nso
Mooney Local Money Pledge Suggested by Reader
A letter to the editor proposes that State Senate candidate Alex X Mooney finance local elections with local funds, echoing his phrase keep local money local and urging a pledge to keep campaign financing regional. Philip A Berkheimer signs as the contributor.
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Senate
Alex X. Mooney
Mooney
Gas prices drop as new Frederick stations enter market
Frederick owners of gasoline stations cry foul as competition drives regular gas below one dollar a gallon. New firms in Frederick sell at under $1 while previously prices ran up to 15 cents higher. Ted Kennedy, owner of Triangle Shell, stated that competition benefits motorists.
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Frederick
Ted Kennedy
Triangle Shell
Column on President Clinton reflects daze over actions
A reader letter by Dan Thomasson argues the president shows poor judgment in surrounding himself with the wrong people and following risky counsel. It cites perceived lies on January 17 and questions resigning, suggesting narcissistic traits while praising the nation’s durability for future lessons.
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Dan Thomasson
William Jefferson Clinton
Peyton Place
White House
Bill
Governor Glendening said to Oxon Hill students a new governor and president are needed
Michael A. Bishof of Tramsville cites a quotable remark from Gov. Glendening about spending 60 million to scrutinize private lives. The statement, described as revealing his real thoughts, fuels calls for new leadership at state and national levels.
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Oxon Hill
Driver kills family dog on Myersville Road
Elizabeth Gallagher and Steven Kennedy report on October 6 a car struck their dog Caesar, who slipped from his collar on Myersville Road. The driver did not stop or brake, and the couple urge drivers to slow down along the road to protect residents and pets.
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Caesar
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