Gore speech at Democratic National Convention reflects tragedy and politics
A tearjerking address by Vice President Al Gore hinges on his sister’s death from lung cancer. The piece notes alleged scandal around Richard Morris and Gore’s long-standing tobacco ties, questioning authenticity in an administration seen as moral leader.
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al Gore
Family Values
Richard Morris
Mr. Gore
Gore
Frederick Amoies
Bill Clinton
America
Clinton
Democratic Congress
White House
Nixon
United States
McDonald’s
National Organization For Women
Democrats
Dan Quayle
Murphy Brown
CBS News
Dick Morris
Mr. Clinton
Bridge to the future critique by Charles Eyler
The letter argues that the Clinton Gore era failed to improve the nation, citing tax increases, rising crime, AIDS costs, and media manipulation. It disputes the Democrats' bridge to the future metaphor, calling it a swinging bridge with no anchors and questions party control over taxes and public policy.
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Bill Clinton
Charles Woyler
Brunswick
Tolerance, place to skate needed in Frederick
Ray Tolley of Myersville urges greater tolerance for skateboarding and rollerblading in Frederick. He notes signs saying No Skateboards curb activity, compares sports culture, defends skaters as safe, well behaved youths, and calls for a designated skating area and understanding from older residents.
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Frederick
Ketball
Ray Tolley
Myersville
Frederick taxi laws curb West Patrick Street parking
The Mayor and Aldermen enacted three measures regulating Frederick cabs. Parking on West Patrick Street between Market and Court streets is banned except for loading and unloading, a taxi stand is set up on Court Street, and general cab regulations including permits fees inspections and ID methods are spelled out.
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Frederick
West Patrick Street
Market
Court Streets
Court Street
Heartbroken owner seeks help after dog hit on Park Mills Road
Patty Montello of Adamstown writes about her golden retriever Ariel struck Aug 27 on Park Mills Road and Hope Valley Court. She describes cremated wounds, four grieving family members, and pleads for witnesses to contact with any information or a simple apology.
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Park Mills Road
Hope Valley Court
Ariel
Letter writer suggests moving Giant Store to neighborhood
In a response to Michelle King, a reader proposes bringing the Giant Store to a local building formerly occupied by Weis Market. The writer mocks car breakins and suggests X-Hale as a venue for neighborhood parties, offering to relocate it. They imply drug or alcohol issues and invite King's friends to move nearby.
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Michelle King
X-Hale
Weis
Xhale
Rifle ban called for in Myersville
A letter from a resident argues for a rifle ban in Myersville citing long term growth in Frederick County and three connected issues. The writer notes rising deer numbers and increased trespassing by outside hunters as farm safety concerns amid growth.
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Myersville
Frederick County
Letters on deer, trespassing, and rail plans stir debate
A reader argues for deer control via local hunting due to crop and road dangers, criticizing wide trespass gaps and favoring short-range firearms. Richard Kirkpatrick shares farm safety concerns, while Maryland officials outline a joint stance with CSXT on preserving both passenger and freight rail, stressing affordability and mutual benefit.
Room on the rails for CSX and MARC
Maryland taxpayers funded rail improvements for freight and passenger service for nearly 25 years. Since last October the Mass Transit Administration has negotiated with CSXT for MARC renewal. CSXT runs MARC on the Brunswick and Camden lines. The company must recognize its role in delivering quality passenger service during negotiations.
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MTA
Port
CSXT
Maryland
Mass Transit Administration
CSK Transportation
MARC
Brunswick
Camden
Earl Weaver Hall of Fame contrast with Davey Johnson
Charlie Miller cites Earl Weaver as a fiery, legendary manager and contrasts him with Davey Johnson. He notes Weaver stirred umpires and crowds to win, while Johnson relies on statistics and sometimes leaves the wrong pitcher in, costing games.
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Earl Weaver
Hall of Fame
Davey Johnson
Earl
Davey
Orioles
Earl Davey
Letters to the Editor Information From The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News Post outlines rules for letters to the editor. Letters must be exclusive, signed, include writer’s home address and phone numbers for verification, and may be abridged for space. Address letters to The Frederick News-Post at 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or fax to 662-3299.
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Frederick
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Adam
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Ime
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Selective Service
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A. Swantz
Winchester Hall
Francis Scott Key
American Legion
Drum and Bugle Corps of
Hanover
Pennsylvania
Charles G. Spicknall
Maryland County
Board of Aldermen
Seventh Street
Vernon Avenue
Richard Ashton
State Highway Administration
Carl E. Raith
South Market Street
Ronald N. Young
Patty Montello
Adamstown
Sherrie Smith Frederick
Richard F
John A. Agro Jr
Maryland Department of Transportation Mass Transit Administration
CSX & Marc
Charlie Miller
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