Trolley Festival Weekend Draws Thousands to Myersville Farm
Myersville hosts the annual Trolley Festival on Don Easterday’s 35 acre farm with an estimated 10,000 trolley fans over Saturday and Sunday. The event celebrates the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Co trolley service begun in 1893, featuring the 1918 Her Car No 50, an antique car parade, jousting, nature trails, live music, and a wildlife lecture amid fall scenery.
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HRC letter defends Frederick County Human Relations role
Shirley Sandage presents Charles Hubbard's critique of the Frederick County Human Relations Commission and its oversight of the Frederick City Police Department affirmative action plan. The piece defends the HRC as an impartial advisory body, details court orders, and argues for equal opportunity while urging continued cooperative review of recruitment efforts.
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Kemp debate disaster roils GOP race for 2000 nomination
A Frederick Maryland veteran advocate said he has detailed data on a Fort Meade surplus vehicle sale as political turmoil grows over Jack Kemp after a debate performance that rivals a disaster. GOP activists split over Kemp’s candidacy with other leaders and polls shifting toward a broad field for the 2000 presidential nomination.
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Bartlett ethics clash fuels Maryland campaign battle
In Frederick County voters face a controversy over Rep Roscoe Bartlett and a federal election law violation. His campaign manager son downplays the issue as minor amid calls for accountability. Democratic challenger Steve Crawford gains support as residents seek change in Washington.
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Stop Sign at Corner Warns of Impending Crash
Residents at Seneca Drive and Himes Avenue say drivers ignore the stop sign despite years of construction. They warn of a likely accident if behavior continues and urge Frederick City to enforce violations to fund the Fraternal Order of Police drive.
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Simple Choice in Now 5 Election Debate
The text argues for a leader who cuts taxes by 15 percent to balance the budget lower interest rates and protect Medicare and Social Security. It questions where tax money goes if the government cannot spend it and asserts taxes remain with taxpayers for personal spending.
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Letter writers urge value for tax dollars and critique bureaucrats
Dennis Janda questions government budgets and efficiency while urging fiscal restraint. Chuck Lo Schiavo calls for Christians to attend a Bible teaching church, criticizing selective scripture use.
Letters on alternate lifestyles and equal treatment debate
A reader critiques Lisa Babcock’s Sept 30 letter arguing Sodom and Gomorrah’s sin was hospitality, condemns homosexuality as detestable, and questions extending benefits or marriage equality. The writer cites scripture, denies minority status for homosexuals, and urges adherence to God’s word.
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Perot supporters urged to back Dole to defeat liberalism
William M. Bugg of Monrovia argues that a Perot vote cannot win and would split votes from Bob Dole, aiding Bill Clinton. He urges Perot supporters to align with Dole to defeat liberalism on election day.
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Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News Post
The Frederick News Post invites letters exclusive to the paper, signed with the writer’s name and address plus home and business phones for verification. Space limits may abridge contents and poetry or letters addressed to others are not published.
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