Battle for Civil War Battlefields and a Preservation Path
The Civil War series heightens awareness of the conflict and Civil War sites. Preservation battles pit property rights against honoring forebears as developers threaten landmarks like Cedar Creek and Five Forks. Interior plans seek flexible funding and local private partnerships, following Mellon Foundation precedents to protect key fields from bulldozers.
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Interior
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Lujan
Mellon Foundation
Antietam
Spotsylvania Battlefield
Lincoln
Cluttered drawers reveal a lifetime of odds and ends
A first person recounts a chaotic desk filled with junk from cameras, shell fragments, aircraft parts, medals, badges, old film pouches, and travel memorabilia. The narrator jokes about a looming purge to appease a wife while cataloging decades of junk destined for disposal.
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Torinne
Call to vote informed in fall election cautioning on policy failures
A political column urges voters to cast informed ballots in November, railing against government debt, foreign competition, and thrift bailouts. It critiques deregulation, urges checking candidates' finances, and suggests active involvement if no suitable choice remains. It also notes entertainment industry downswing with layoffs at Donald Trump casinos and related losses.
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United States
America
Congress
Frederick County parking meters spark mixed public views
In Frederick County, public meetings are planned after Superintendent Eugene W. Pruitt reports poor response to free adult night classes. A local curbside scene spawns talk on meters with residents from Frederick voicing varied opinions, from support to frustration, amid earlier champagne reception notes and colorfest attendance.
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Eugene W. Pruitt
Frederick County
Comment on Anita Stup ad questioned by Del Hattery
Darlene Hirsch of Frederick criticizes Anita Stup’s October 4 campaign ad alleging a $150 to $270 million deficit from national economic slowdowns. She questions responsibility of governor and lawmakers, notes Stup’s apology for a typing error, and urges truth and integrity in public office.
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Frederick
Hattery
Stup
Aed
Weng
Mel Levy
Lee Ned
Physical Education Debate at 4 Pillsheld High
A Mass school committee member argues for a robust PE program for juniors and seniors, promoting reading pamphlets on exercise and questioning the notion that physical activity is merely fluff. Supporters link morale and learning gains to active education.
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Mass
Letters to the Editor attack Sheriff Snyder over son's arrest
In a Frederick News-Post column, Karl W. Bickel condemns Sheriff Snyder for leveraging his son Dana Snyder's Oct. 3 cocaine possession arrest to gain votes. The letter and Bill Rose urge voters to be wary of incumbents amid critiques of crime, drugs, and county governance.
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Robert Snyder
Son
Frederick
Snyder
Teets attacks fade beside Royd Smith praise
A reader letter from Hagerstown discusses G Lee Teets and his attempts to discredit Del Royd Smith. The writer defends Smith’s character, notes political tensions, and praises Smith as honest and upright, citing personal anecdotes and humor.
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Royd Smith
G. Lee
Gov. Schaefer
Boyd
Del
Smith
Teste
Mr. Smith
Hilda Mae
Royd
Ideas for Congress and Economic Reform
In a call to action, the writer urges Congress and the president to reduce spending immediately while protecting entitlements like military retirement. He argues to end foreign aid, cut Congressional salaries, and raise top tax rates to 40 percent with lower capital gains. He notes personal support for foreign aid in principle. William A Leb
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