Debates on Ground Troop Roles in Afghanistan and Lessons from Vietnam and Gulf War
The author argues against large scale American ground forces in Afghanistan while recalling Vietnam and the Gulf War. They suggest limited, well planned deployments, with multinational participation, to avoid protracted casualty costs and strategic missteps. The piece reflects on lessons from past conflicts and urges a careful, win oriented approach.
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United States
Frederick Mayoral Race Focuses On Growth And Announcements
The News-Post notes Frederick mayoral candidates Eileen Waesche Marty Burns and Robert Wagerman vie as incumbents and challengers in a tight race. Annexation traffic Monocacy Boulevard and downtown revitalization shape views. Campaigns shift to final pushes amid cable presentation plans and aldermanic races as voters prepare for the two week countdown to election day.
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Frederick
Catoctins
Eileen Waesche
Marty Burns
Robert Wagerman
Guardian Hose Company
Burns
Wayne Hopper
Jennifer Dougherty
James Grimes
Gnomes
Aamary
Ms Dougherty
Metaash
Grimes
David Koontz
Fredenck
US Postal Service
Thurmont
An Anthrax Scare Echoes Through Generations
The piece reflects on fear and resilience across generations, contrasting past wars and crises with modern threats like anthrax. It laments security checks at the Capitol, recalls looser access to government offices decades ago, and questions whether older generations withstand fear more than younger ones.
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Reagan National Airport
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Frederick area notes and people in brief
Miss Oniua Prall associate professor of education at Hood College spoke at the Frederickt Art Club meeting about her Greece trip and full-year appointment. James, daughter of Edward James, received Commendable Service awards from the Department of State in Washington. A choir practice at Emmitsburg High School rehearsed Christmas wards for Dec 23 presentation. Lake Springfield property owners debated issuing a general obligation bond to fund roads and utilities. Retired draftsman Howard Buhrman hiked the Appalachian Trail, 2100 miles in six months. Five Hood College student teachers in early childhood education named: Atkinson, Beachley, Jodon, Palmer, and Truax.
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Hood College
Greece
Hhe Fredenck Art Club
Helen Smith Asderaka i
Virginia He James
Edward James
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Washington
Dean Acheson
Secretary of State
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Emmitsburg High School Auditorum
William Simpson
EL. Higbee
Lake Singanore
Frederick County
Suzanne B. Atkinson
Alonzo Atkinson
Walkersville
Janice Gouker Beachley
Fred H. Beachley
Middletown
Mary Virginia Jodon
Richard Charles Jodon
Frederick
Ann Marie Palmer
Amos Palmer
Teresa Jean Truax
Donald Korrell
Myersville
Local resident misidentified in Myersville honors note
Letter writer disputes a Myersville recognition naming Elvin Stottlemyer as Most Beautiful Person. He notes Elvin lives closer to Wolfsville and jokes about Wolfsvillians gaining press recognition after being supplied with electricity and indoor plumbing.
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Elvin Stottlemyer
Myersville
Elvin
Wolfsville
Wolffsville
Wolfsvillians
Middletown Area Roads Still Gravel Many Call for Paving
Residents along alternate U.S. 40 east and west complain about gravel surfaces during peak hours from 7 to 8 am and 4 to 6 pm. They urge county commissioners to inspect conditions and question budget priorities as paving was planned fifteen years ago but not completed.
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Middletown
U.S. 40
New Market furniture saga misses meeting details
Reporter Sean Barry covered a New Market Town Council session but failed to mention the New Market General Store or a furniture agent. The meeting focused on amending an ordinance to shift planning and zoning authority to the county level. former Mayor Rick Fleshman was repeatedly ignored by the current mayor.
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Sean Barry
New Market Furniture Fight
New Market Town Council
Barry
New Market General Store
Furniture Agnt
Duc Galtie Ui
Cline
Carrier
Town Planning and Zoning Commission
New Market
Rick Fleshman
Fleshman
Public Meeting Clash Over Speaking Rights In New Market
Virginia Arneson reports a town council dispute over public speak time during an ordinance discussion. Mayor Winslow Burhans denied two speakers, a process server served the mayor, and the Cline family left amid tensions. A supplemental article followed.
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Winslow Burhans
Cline
Burhans
Imhoff apologist letter praises public service and civility
ALAN FEINBERG of Frederick writes in support of Alan Imhoff, praising his competence in city and county governance while decrying incivility in public discourse. He notes personal respect for Imhoff amid mixed views on Mayor James Grimes and urges ongoing constructive involvement.
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Frederick
Lennie
Roy
Jimmy Grimes
Mayor Grimes
Buck Weldon
Richard Griffin
James Grimes
Thanking Local Police After Tragedy
Carla Seabolt writes to praise police officers, expressing that seeing uniformed officers brings comfort after recent events. She thanks law enforcement and urges others to acknowledge the heroes who protect the community, noting Frederick lies between Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania.
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Frederick
Washington, D.C
Pennsylvania
The terror within voiced by Robert Brems at Rocks
A reader letter questions perceived threats after September 11, arguing that danger may come from domestic groups rather than Osama bin Laden. The author urges vigilance, patriotism, and reporting suspicious activity to the FBI to end the terror within.
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Osama bin Laden
bin Laden
Wal-Mart
K-Mart
FBI
Letters to the Editor policy at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters to the editor and asks writers to comply with space and content rules. Abbreviations and contact details are provided including the mail address, fax number, and email for submitting letters.
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