Wings of Freedom Air Show parking chaos in Frederick Md 1995
Report on the Wings of Freedom air show weekend in Frederick Maryland notes severe parking problems despite a large attendance of about 30 000 daily. police coordinators moved vehicles in 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours with extra shifts and gate adjustments while the Thunderbirds impressed crowds and a well behaved audience enjoyed oldtime aircraft and exhibits.
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Frederick
Frederick Fair Fairgrounds
Mountain City
Elks
Market Street
Harold Domer
Fairgrounds
Monocacy Boulevard
Domer
Confederate Air Force
Air Force
Thunderbirds
Remembering the Lost Cause and Southern Heritage
Brian R McNeil defends Confederate heritage and the Sabers and Roses Ball in Frederick arguing that slavery was not the motive for secession and criticizing liberal groups for erasing the past. He honors his ancestor Benjamin C Wade of the 24th North Carolina and calls for preserving traditional culture and flags.
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Benjamin C. Wade
Co. G
North Carolina
SCV
United States
Fallout from Fuhrman Factor prompts police reform debate
The Fuhrman tapes reveal bigotry and alleged planted evidence and spur national discussions on police conduct. Media coverage shapes the potential for broad reform or sensationalism as officials weigh whether misconduct is isolated or systemic.
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Fuhrman
Los Angeles
Mark Fuhrman
ABC News
Good Morning America
San Jose
Joseph McNamara
O.j.'s
Media confronts police racism and code of silence
Martin Schram argues racism in police ranks and a code of silence threaten justice. He notes officials and media expose misconduct across cities, from tainted evidence to forged statements, urging responsible reporting while stressing the duty to be accurate over speed. The piece reflects on O.J. Simpson coverage shaping public scrutiny of policing.
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Mark Fuhrman
Philadelphia
Fuhrman
Los Angeles
Frederick officials press dog catcher resignation amid complaints
Raymond Keeney offered his resignation as dog catcher after saying investigations wasted gasoline unless complainants identified themselves. Mayor and Aldermen ordered no future dog bite or bark complaints investigated without identification. Frederick and Montgomery County police urged search for escaped POW Werner Koehler last seen near Rockville. Public schools near opening of 12 year free education. City placed no parking signs on East Church Street for new parking deck construction as pedestrians watch steel girders. Glade Valley Grange members volunteered to renovate Union Chapel in Harmony Grove, first dedicated in 1878. Carroll County Rangers joined Union Bridge Days parade drawing about 5,000 spectators.
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Raymond Keeney
Frederick
Keeney
Montgomery County
Werner Koehler
C.C. Weirs
Frederick City
East Church Street
Glade Valley Grange
Bruce Crum
Raymond Crum
Herbert Snyder
John Robertson
David Robertson
Monroe Main
Janet Wiles
Nancy Wolf
Union Chapel
Harmony Grove
Grange
Name Change Sought for Sabers and Roses Ball in Frederick
Letter from Dick Kirkpatrick of Mount Airy urges renaming the Sabers and Roses Ball to heal divisions over Frederick 250th birthday celebrations. He cites the city’s wartime care for wounded soldiers and calls for a quick, unifying new name embracing all residents.
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Frederick
Trivializing slavery sparks local alderman clash
A Frederick City reader condemns Alderman Sally Murphy for remarks in Sabers and Roses Balla thorn for many, calling her statements insensitive and demeaning to African Americans. The letter accuses Murphy of trivializing enslaved people's suffering and marginalizing Black residents amid ongoing racial tensions and flag debates.
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Frederick City
Sally Murphy
Frederick
Murphy
Letters to the Editor at the ball condemn Confederate flag
Ronald S. Brown of Frederick argues the Confederate flag is a symbol of pain to African Americans and compares its display to a swastika. He accuses Alderman Murphy and others of harboring hatred toward African Americans, especially in Frederick.
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Klan
Alderman Murphy
Frederick
Sabers and Roses Ball controversy sparks future plans
A heated debate surrounds Confederate themed events and lingering racial tensions. Advocates urge forward progress while acknowledging history, urging inclusive participation and reflection on the nation’s past. The discourse centers on commemorations, race, and heritage amidst changing social norms.
Too Late to Change What Has Happened Reenactor Debates Ball
A reenactor voices fury over Sabers & Roses Ball protests led by Concerned Citizens for Racial Justice and the Peace Resource Center while advocating education. He notes racism remains serious yet argues most Civil War deaths stemmed from other factors, citing Jefferson Davis and slaveholding statistics.
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Citizens For Racial Justice
Peace Resource Center
Jefferson Davis
Massachusetts
Reader Letter Praises Dan Gadra for School Service
A Tjamsville correspondent defends Frederick County schools superintendent Dan Gadra after Milburn Ahalt’s letter on budget issues. The writer cites 14 years volunteering, highlighting Gadra’s time, commitment, and community involvement with school meetings and events.
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Milburn Ahalt
Dan Gadra
Frederick County
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters with name address and phone for verification. Due to high volume publication is not guaranteed and some letters are edited for length or taste.
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Frederick
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