Frederick County 250th Grand Parade draws 20 000 amid heat
Sunday afternoon's Grand Parade in Frederick celebrated the county's 250th anniversary drawing about 20 000 spectators. Fans shaded along the street enjoyed bands from county schools and the Third U.S. Infantry Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps while floats and quirky acts captivated the crowd. Sponsors included The Frederick News-Post and GS Communications. next in the anniversary lineup is the South Carroll Street Bridge Mural Project finale on Sept 12 at 7 30 p.m.
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Frederick
Frederick County
Ravens
Redskins
Third U.S. Infantry Old Guard
Keith Roberson
Frederick News- Post
GS Communications
South Carroll Street Bridge
Figs from the yard and a quest for paradise on Chincoteague
The Meachum family narrates island life at a cottage on Chincoteague Sound after Hurricane Bonnie. They describe wildlife shifts, an embargo on pets at the beach, and a personal joy as Sharon savors fresh figs from a yard for the first time, linking mountains and sea to paradise.
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Chincoteague Wildlife Reserve
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Virginia
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Sharon
Louisiana
Swans Bayou
South Carolina
Paradise
Earthly Paradise
Burton Faulted For Campaign Fight And Private Life
Dan Thomasson argues the Burton case shows unfair treatment can occur even for a foe of Clinton. The piece notes Burton faced a personal indiscretion, fathering an illegitimate child, while praising his accountability and contrast with Clinton. It cautions journalistic overreach and hints at broader political risks as impeachment debates loom.
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Dan Burton
Indiana
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Vince Foster
Foster
House Committee
White House
Washington
Burton
Senate
Janet Reno
Albert Gore
Dan Thomasson
Scripps Howard News
Servce
Pumps shipped to Spitzbergen under Marshall Plan funds
Two shipments of four inch two stage centrifugal pumps with 125 hp motors and spares, total value 10000 dollars, were sent to Spitzbergen for Kings Bay Coal Company and Store Noriske Coal Company. Payments covered by Marshall Plan terms. Both firms located in Spitzbergen.
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Frederick Iron and Steel Inc
Spitzbergen
Norway
Kings Bay Coal Company
Noriske Coal Company
High road Tim Ferguson for state senate re election
Tim Ferguson is presented as an outstanding state senator who engages with constituents and answers to those he represents. The piece advocates re election, praising his outspoken stance and consistency on key issues, with a closing attribution to David Shumway Frederick.
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Tim Ferguson
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Investment rights for long standing county businesses and facilities
Willard E Salter argues residents who bought near Md 75 and Md 80, a county airport, a shooting range, drag strip, or open land must accept the surrounding noise and smells or relocate. He urges protecting established operations under existing zoning, so long standing farms and recreation sites remain despite new housing encroachment.
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Frederick County
Silver Spring
Mount Airy
MD. 75
MD. 80
Myersville
Letters on term limits and civic duty from Mount Pleasant
A letter argues for term limits in Congress and criticizes politicians for self serving perks and high taxes. It laments loss of heritage architecture, cites the Post Office and Elm Street School as victims, and urges citizens to rethink their civic responsibilities referencing Robert Berdahl.
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Elm Street School
Derr
Robert Berdahl
University of California
Derr House Demolished Amid Urban Development Outcry
Residents condemn the Derr House wrecking as berths of modernization invade Rosemont Avenue and East Patrick Street. The piece criticizes the loss of historic character, likening it to reckless dollar driven planning in Gettysburg and cites Frank Lloyd Wright on bad design.
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Derr
Fredericksonians
Rosemont Avenue
East Patrick Street
Gettysburg
Frank Lloyd Wright
Texas
Frederick County sheriff race voiced in local commentary
A local opinion questions if Ned Ferris lacks experience to lead the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, which operates with a seven million dollar budget. The author urges voters to consider the agency’s future stability and citizen welfare when choosing a four year sheriff. Millard Mast rino signs as purveyor of the view.
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Jim Hagg
Frederick County
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters exclusive to the paper. Include writer names, home addresses, and home and business phones for verification. Do not publish poetry, verse, form letters, or copies of other letters.
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