Frederick leaders Bowers and Hiltner cited as community pillars
Civic figures Bowers Sr and Donald Hiltner Sr, Frederick natives and longtime aldermen, exemplified public service across generations. Bowers, 98, WWI veteran and planner, chaired elections and shaped city planning. Hiltner, 74, WWII veteran and Korean War trainer, served on the Board of Aldermen in the 1970s. Their shared legacy frames ongoing local civic duty.
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Bowers Sr
Donald Hiltner Sr
Berlin
Frederick
Bowers
Hiltner
24Th Cavalry Division
Pancho Villa
Maryland
Ron Young
G. Hunter
Rivers and Resilience Amid Potomac Floods of 20th Century
A reflective piece recalls historic floods from Mississippi to the Potomac, noting Army tents and National Guardsmen amid muddy waters, and parallels with Egypt’s Nile. It honors river communities, shared acts of aid, and the enduring power of nature while questioning why families live near rivers.
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Potomac
Mississippi
Point
Rocks
Arkansas
New Orleans
Atlantic
Mainz
Egypt
Nile
Dole advisers reject bold tax cut plan and fumble key chance
The piece argues Dole’s inner circle rejected a bold 15 percent tax cut tied to deficit reductions that would have reassured voters. It claims such a plan could have boosted his run against Clinton, with triggers ensuring spending cuts to avoid deficits and curb fears of the Reagan era.
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ESPN
Bob Dole
Dole
Donald Rumsfeld
Vin Weber
Scott Reed
Robert E. Lighthizer
Clinton
Cole
Congress
Scripps Howard News Service
Fresh meat vanishes as ceilings take effect in local stores
Meat supply dwindles after price controls ended more than two months ago. Storekeepers report scarce counters and rapid sales with little chance of replenishment soon. A medal display at C Burr Artz Library draws attention. Hoffmeier family announces birth of grandson to Dr. and Mrs. Charles L. Hoffmeier of Philadelphia. Frederick County flag gift to Baltimore mayor Schaefer highlighted by Magaha and Delphey. North Frederick Elementary School adds four extra summer vacation days due to renovations. Police Chief Ashton notes traffic patrols reduce speeders and accidents in Frederick.
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North Frederick Elementary
Boy with disability perseveres in fatal clock incident
In a Frederick News-Post letter readers are urged to prevent accidents by securing tall clocks to walls after recounting a 1948 Holland walnut grandfather clock collapse that injured a child. The writer, an antique furniture restorer, cites personal experience with fallen clocks and emphasizes wall fastening to avert harm.
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Frederick
Holland
Frederick Mayor Jim Grimes Ethical Controversy Sparks Outcry
A local resident condemns Frederick Mayor Jim Grimes over ethics violations claiming the mayor’s dealings create conflicts of interest and betray public trust. The speaker asserts the chief executive should not push personal business on residents and calls for accountability.
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Frederick
Jim Grimes
Ethi
Ethics probe slammed at city hall as mayor faces scrutiny
In a caustic letter, Bobby Lewis accuses Mayor Grimes of clear ethics violations and misusing office. He likens actions to diverting charity funds for personal gain, cites frequent meter-violation car seizures, and vows to vote against Grimes in the next municipal election. Lillian Herz signs as Peace Resource Center director.
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Cally
Ayah
Grimes
Burger King
Subtle racist attitudes in letters of Anne Diggs
Anne Diggs responds to Mary Alsop regarding Leo Sperling and Minister Louis Farrakhan. Diggs argues Sperling’s letters contain subtle racist undertones while reaffirming she does not view Farrakhan as a racist, and acknowledges the debate over free speech and civil rights legacy.
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Mary Alsop
Leo Sperling
Louis Farrakhan
Mr. Sperling
Ms. Alsop
Sperling
Civil Rights Commission
Reagan
Civil Rights Division
Department of Justice
Mayoral Threat Mirrors City Racism Controversy
A Frederick editorial blasting Mayor Grimes cites repeated racist accusations tied to city actions and past incidents. It condemns his threat to a minority reporter as unacceptable and urges accountability and corrective steps against the city’s racist undercurrents.
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City Hall
Frederick City
Grimes
Fair Board
James Grimes
Frederick
Letters to the Editor guidelines for The Frederick News Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters exclusive to the paper, signed with writer’s home address and both home and business phones for verification. Letters may be abridged for space. poetry and religious verse are not published. address and mailing details provided for submission.
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Frederick News-Post
News Post
E. Patrick
P.O
Frederick
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