Public Bulletin Urged to Explain Frederick County Growth Plans
A local newspaper urges Frederick County officials to publish a clear public bulletin from Winchester Hall detailing growth and zoning plans. The piece argues for regular information sharing about the Comprehensive Plan and upcoming meetings to curb public misinformation and encourage informed participation.
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Winchester Hall
Pate
Doug
Frederick County
Frederick County Commissioners
Mter
Tts
Ducal Maria
Anthrax fears echo swine flu scare and media hype
Roy Meachum recalls past epidemics and media panic from swine flu to anthrax, noting how fear spread via sensational reports, government cautions, and tabloid sensationalism, while urging professional leadership and calm public action to restore normalcy. He cites casualties from vaccines and misplaced fears, the Senate letter scare, and big public response measures.
Unanimous vote shapes Frederick May Day events and hunts
The mayor and board of aldermen approved plans and faced farm opposition for a May events schedule in Frederick. An earlier court appearance related to a local hunting case and a witness sought. a parade awards list highlighted marching groups and veterans posts, with several community organizations recognized for the Fall Festival Parade.
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Luder
Apau
Frederick
Isfy Man Inka
Ytti
Board of
Alder
Frederick Jaycees
Frederick Forerunners
Spires
Brownie Trott
338Th Signal Corps
American Legion Post
Rockville
Frederick Amvets
Fireworks display sparks debate over safety and normalcy
A reader responds to Bruce White regarding a October 13 fireworks show at Harry Grove Stadium tied to a Girl Scout Sing-Along attended by 1,000 to 2,000 girls aged 5 to 11. The letter defends continuing public events despite post 9 11 fears, urges resilience, and praises officials’ choices while stressing the need to keep life going for children and families.
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Bruce White
Harry Grove Stadium
Frederick
Girl Scout Council
Frederick Keys
War talk from the reader on civilians and justice
A reader questions the distinction between combatants and innocent civilians after the Sept 11 attacks. They argue many civilians were harmed and urge justice, asserting both sides commit wrongs and that war has broader innocent casualties.
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United Nations
Afghanistan
Letter Responds To 9 11 Attacks With Patriotism And Fear
Rose Jones of Frederick writes of anger at terrorism and disbelief in conspiracies. She condemns violence, supports American ideals, and urges Afghans to blame Osama bin Laden rather than the United States, expressing grief for victims in New York and the Pentagon.
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Tome Amenedutis
Photus
America
Cumin
United States
CLA
Icia
Zovcia
CIA
Anya Guilshiv
New York
Pentagon
Land of the
Free
Afghanistan
Osama bin Laden
Just read your history Brett Matulis riles readers
A letter to the editor argues that appeasement fails and that violence can be necessary against terrorists led by Osama bin Laden. The writer, Robert L. Cole, insists history shows aggression against Nazi Germany and calls for decisive action.
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Brett Matulis
Osama bin Laden
United States
Nazi Germany
Allah
Patriotism or hypocrisy in veteran letter from Gaithersburg
Vietnam veteran Robert F. Brand defends his Marine Corps service and loyalty to the Constitution. He rebukes perceived flag hype and urges durable patriotism beyond herd mentality while praising Dorohy Branzel’s stance.
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Dorohy Branzel
Yan
United States Marine Corps
Canada
America
Stone-throwing denouncers respond to homophobia letter
A Frederick News-Post reader rebuts a letter titled Homophobia by Jerome Krux. The writer rejects claims of widespread homophobic trends, argues for Christian love without condoning sinful life choices, and condemns both bigots and extreme advocacy. The piece ends with a personal sign-off from Johnsville.
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Jerome Krux
Frederick
Christ
Letters to the Editor from The Frederick News-Poet
Letters to the editor selection abridged for publication with writer names and addresses required. Some letters omitted due to length or content restrictions. poetry and religious verse not published.
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Mankt
Ediror
Frederick
P.O. Box
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