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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1998
Page
6
A twilight view of Labor Day origins and local labor across Frederick County, from farming and home construction to service trades. The piece urges safe travel during the long weekend, crediting law enforcement efforts to curb drunk driving and seat belt use, and ends noting faded holiday origins.
The Governor Albert C. Ritchie Building at Fort Detrick hosted a dedication ceremony as the 1108th Signal Brigade prepared to relocate from Fort Ritchie atop South Mountain near Blue Ridge Summit. About 140 staff and equipment will transfer this weekend, marking Fort Detrick as the brigade’s new home and the last major Mountain top unit moved.
A new James Chace biography, Acheson: The Secretary of State Who Created the American World, portrays Dean Acheson as a complex, powerful architect of postwar policy. It notes his role in containment, Korea's defense perimeter misses, and the push for NATO and massive defense, contrasting him with Truman while highlighting his influence on Vietnam era strategy.
Ted Beard of Woodsboro, who excelled for the Indianapolis club of the American Association in 1948, was promoted to the Pittsburgh Pirates outfield as the pennant scramble in the National League raged. Other notes include Selective Service plans at East Church Street School, a Johnny Crone local debut, a health survey by Frederick County Tuberculosis and Public Health Association, Carter joining Sadat and Begin at Camp David in praying for success, Potomac Edison rate hike warnings for 1983, a local dispute over The Catcher in the Rye, a high speed chase end near Monocacy Village, and a 20 foot embankment plunge with no injuries.
Frederick resident William L. Herron criticizes Maryland politics, calls for broad tax cuts over targeted schemes, denounces Ellen Sauerbrey’s senior citizen tax cut proposal, and contrasts it with Gov. Glendening while voicing partial support for Sauerbrey.
A reader urges support for affordable housing candidates to ensure future living options for children. They accuse opponents of wanting to control neighbors and name Mr Gray and his lookalikes, signed by John C Laughland.
Endorsing Jack Derr for state senate we highlight his pro business record lower taxes and opposition to gambling. Also advocating Theresa Adams for Frederick County state’s attorney citing experience management and crime prosecution goals. Walersville letter from W Lynn Moberly urges voting for Adams.
The report cites candidates David Gray John Thompson Paul Gilligan opposed to affordable housing while Jan Gardner Early Monroe Rick Weldon Terre Rhoderick support it. Ilona Hogan Bruce Reeder and others praised for pragmatic focus. discussion centers on impact fees zoning and government roles in affordability.
The piece profiles THEReSa Adams and Scott Rolle as Republican candidates with long careers in Frederick County law. Adams began as chief of the Chil Support and Juvenile Divisions, then led Serious Felony prosecutions in Circuit Court and handled many District Court dockets before serving in Carroll County. Rolle started as a District Court prosecutor and rose to assistant status.
TOM LOVEN Mount Airy cites candidate answers on abortion policy. He notes opposition with exceptions for incest or rape and promotes adoption as a positive outcome. He argues pro life should encompass all life and frames abortion as a timeless moral issue.
The Frederick News-Post invites letters exclusive to the paper, signed with the writer’s water name home address and home and business phones. Space constraints may limit publication. no poetry or form letters. submission options include mail, fax, or email with contact details.
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