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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1995
Page
6
The Frederick News-Post explains a 50 cent single copy price after years of debate. Home delivery remains about 27 cents per issue. The paper cites higher newsprint costs, staff stability, and overall rising expenses, preserving reader access and inviting feedback from 45,716 subscribers.
James W. Hagy of Frederick County advocates a centralized hub to share polygraph, breathalyzer, dispatch, and other resources. He cites space needs of Maryland State Police, Sheriff, and City Police, noting a 1996 central booking facility could save patrol hours and shift civilian tasks, urging taxpayer consideration.
The article recounts the careers of mercenaries like Mad Mike Hoare and Bob Denard, detailing their exploits in Congo, Katanga, Shaba, and multiple coups across Africa and the Indian Ocean. It notes Hoare's Seychelles coup attempt and Denard's interventions in the Comoros, framed as enduring but controversial chapters in post colonial conflict.
Holger Jensen profiles a constellation of mercenaries from the Red Cross to Executive Outcomes. Bob MacKenzie dies in combat as 60 Gurkhas train Sierra Leone forces. South African contractors unleash a 10 day blitz against rebels near Freetown. Al Venter recalls welcome from locals in Sierra Leone.
A yearling bull consigned by Ira D. Hiert of Middletown sold for 1540 dollars at the 14th annual Maryland Holstein-Friesian Association sale in Frederick where seventy head grossed 823,41250. Also notes Navy Day events, charity drives, school desegregation push, local baby deliveries, and New Midway Elementary concerns.
Chuck Gill of Frederick writes in response to Marianne Huffer’s letter no place to turn noting Heartly House provides nondiscriminatory services for domestic violence and sexual assault but questions budget limits and calls for male participation in prevention and support efforts.
Letter writer Josh Castle argues Frederick County schools should limit dress code rules to younger grades as current proposals harm student expression. He urges stricter enforcement of smoking laws around campuses and harsher penalties, claiming real issues are violence and drugs, not attire.
Phil Weiner of Shepherdstown West Virginia recounts a costly roadside ordeal during Frederick In The Street festival. He parked on South Carroll Street no signs warned of private property towing yet his car disappeared and $90 was paid to recover it. The business refused him entry and police ruled it a private matter. Weiner calls the incident unfair and warns others away.
The Frederick News-Post invites letters with name address and phone for verification. Due to high volume not all letters are published and some are edited for space or taste. No poetry religious verse or letters addressed to others are published.
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