Frederick News and Frederick Post mark 98 years of service
The Frederick News-Post and The Frederick Post celebrate 98 years of publication as Frederick County’s hometown papers. They highlight daily distribution to over 35,000 homes and a staff of about 160, emphasizing independent reporting, educational value, and a commitment to a strong free press as essential to democracy.
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National Newspaper Week 1981 Tribute Statement
October 11 17 1981 marks National Newspaper Week highlighting the free independent press as essential to self government. The message lauds journalists for accuracy credibility and dedication to informing the public and guiding national progress with a call to honor newspapers nationwide.
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National Newspaper Week
Campaigns and voter involvement urged for 1962 in Frederick County
Letters discuss voter turnout decline seen since 1960 and propose a remedy via an LWV conference at Hood College October 24 with Ted Venetoulis keynote. Readers urge active campaigning, public policy discussion, and participation in upcoming elections including local and state races.
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Palestinian headed firm wins U S Egypt arms contract amid scandal
A Palestinian linked group and a web of Egyptian officials including Brig. Gen. Mounir Sabet and Kamal Hassan Ali played roles in steering a controversial arms shipment contract to the little known firm Tersam later renamed Egyptian American Transport and Services Corp. CIA and Pentagon voices dispute who pressed for the deal while insiders note Carter and Sadat backed limited early arms for the Oct 6 parade.
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Tripoli
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Chines
Ali Sherafa
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Gaza Strip
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Clines
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United States
Defense Department
Defense Intelligence Agency
Confession of fear over Reagan budget and disarmament plea
The piece denounces Reagan era budgeting as fear driven and wasteful, arguing $160.3 billion yields 100 MX missiles and 100 B-1 bombers to amplify destruction. It urges disarmament, citing Einstein and George Kennan advocating broad 50 percent cuts and meaningful treaties with the USSR.
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Soviet Union
Rural clubs train for clothing project in Frederick County
Representatives from the Frederick County Federation of Rural Women's Clubs held clothing project training schools across the county through October and early November. Participants included Mrs Franklin Cramer and Mrs Nelson Stauffer of Walkersville, Mrs Edwin Devilbiss and Mrs Raymond Wright of Liberty, Mrs Martin of Unionville, Mrs Clarence Lochner and Miss Lorene Barrick of Mr Pleasant, with further sessions planned.
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Staunton or Staunton not home of Statler Bros
Jenetta Leatherman from Myersville asks readers to verify Staunton Va is the home of the Statler Brothers, noting the group performs in Frederick and returns to Staunton for local concerts. She questions a reporter’s reference to a Virginia Kentucky border origin and seeks map clarification.
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