War Correspondent Arch marks 100th anniversary at Gathland Park
Local remarks praise the Friends of Gathland Park for restoring the site and opening a museum while honoring Civil War ambassadors of press coverage. CNN journalist Peter Arnett spoke on war dangers, and Antietam’s John Howard called the arch a symbol of freedom and the people’s right to know. Descendants of Townsend helped rededicate a landmark tied to a family legacy.
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Peter Arnett
CNN
John Howard
Antietam National Battlefield
George Alfred Townsend
George Alfred Bonaventure
Gathland
Best smoking defense is a no start approach
Jeff Dormoe from Middletown argues that smoking is a leading preventable cause of illness and death. He cites Surgeon General and medical groups to urge preventing youth smoking and urges everyone to spread reasons not to start.
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Cople
New York State
California
Af TA
United States of America
Jeff Dormoe
Middletown
First Amendment Freedoms Shaped by Fleeing Religious Persecution
The text explains why the five First Amendment freedoms religion assembly petition speech and press were chosen in 1791 to safeguard democracy. It notes immigrants escaping English religious discrimination used gatherings to plan rebellion and establish government, stressing assembly’s importance for collective action.
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America
England
New World
George II
Patrick Henry
Thomas Paine
First Amendment essays celebrate freedom of press and speech
Mandy Hornbecker, a 10th grader from Hagerstown, wins top prize in Maryland journalism contest for an essay on the First Amendment. The piece argues the enduring value of freedom of religion assembly and press, noting historic figures and modern digital speech, with notes on the War Correspondents Arch anniversary event.
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Mandy Hornbecker
Hagerstown
Williamsport High School
Maryland
The
Society of Professional Journalists
Frederick News-Post
Gathland State Park
Names added to War Corrrespondents list at 50th anniversary
The War Correspondents Arch in Gapland added seven names to the tablet during the 50th anniversary rededication. Names include Eric Pyle Thomas Paine Richard Harding Davis Raymond Tompkins and Louis Azrael. Also noted are Rotary program by Harry O Smith eight high school performers, and veteran ad makers Ian Betsy Weinschel. County commissioners reviewed zoning definitions as the disaster assistance center opened for flood relief. Donegan's Liquor stock moved to landfill after removal as contaminated with 81,900 pounds hauled by multiple trailers.
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Gapland
Associated Press
Eric Pyle
Thomas Paine
Richard Harding Davis
Raymond 8. Tompkins
Sunpapers
Time Magazine
Louis Azrael
Baltimore News-Post
Donegan
Maryland Health
Carl Margrabe
County Health Department
No Free Lunch and Extreme Politics in 1990s US
Thomas Geiser of Frederick argues that liberal Democrats and national media portray the right as extreme while pushing a socialist welfare state. He states there is no free lunch and that someone must pay the cost, criticizing 1990s political rhetoric.
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Washington
Democratic Party
Nalewaik Letter Challenge to Assault Weapons Ban
Robert Nalewaik criticizes Steve Crawford’s backing of the Assault Weapons Ban claiming it is a hoax. The letter defends the ban, noting covered weapons include TEC 9 and various semi automatic rifles while preserving many hunting and antique arms.
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Robert Nalewaik
Steve Crawford
Dr Crawford
Mr. Nalewaik
BATF
Nalewaik
Letters to the Editor on Ban as Weapon Removal
Eric Lawrence from Walkersville argues that a ban is an honest effort to remove highly dangerous weaponry from American streets. The brief letter presents a pro ban stance without additional names or actions.
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America
Desensitizing gun rights debates and a call for a flat tax
A reader argues editors swing between criticizing Big Brother curfew laws and praising power to regulate gun rights, then shifts to endorsing a flat tax proposed by Congress. The letter blends concerns about historical lessons, political manipulation, and tax reform details with examples and figures.
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Glendening
Frederick
Frustration Over Tax Equity Sparks Letter to Editor
Beverly Fairchild’s Oct. 5 letter urges more fairness in federal taxation. The writer notes many people do not pay their fair share under current policies and calls for scrutiny of tax breaks granted to specific groups.
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Congress
Ms. Fairchild
Beverly Fairchild
Letters to the Frederick News-Post editors guidelines
The Frederick News-Post invites exclusive signed letters with authors home addresses and phone numbers for verification. Space limits abridge some content and poetry religious verse or letters to others are not published. Submissions may be mailed faxed or emailed to the newspaper.
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Frederick
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