Frederick County SAT scores show top schools lead by margins
Frederick County students posted strong SAT results in June 1995 with Middletown and Walkersville leading, surpassing other Maryland schools by wide margins. Damascus and Poolesville also posted significant gains, while Stephen Hess urged viewing scores as a corral rather than a horse race.
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Negative press fuels Frederick parade tiff over Sabers and Roses
Roy Meachum critiques Frederick’s handling of recent press backlash surrounding the Sabers and Roses theme, the Washington Post coverage, and City Hall delays. He notes missed compromises, the air show fallout, and questions over the Wings of Freedom deal with Confederate Air Force amid political missteps and public distrust.
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The Rise and Fall of Senator Packwood's Career
The long career of Senator Bob Packwood ended abruptly with his resignation amid sexual misconduct charges. Once a vocal advocate for women's rights, his private conduct drew sharp criticism from the Senate Ethics Committee, highlighting a persistent conflict between public achievements and personal failings.
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Packwood ethics turmoil and push for public hearings
An Andrews obscured diary reveals lurid claims against Packwood and shows his switch from opposing to supporting public hearings. His colleagues once urged resignation amid calls for accountability, and the ethics committee’s report led to expulsion.
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Not Surprised, Disappointed by Fair Alcohol Sales
A reader voices disappointment after a state fair sells beer and whiskey silencing family friendly expectations. The writer notes the strong odor of liquor, worries about driving home intoxicated, and questions why advertising for alcohol is banned elsewhere yet allowed at the fair. They warn of a slippery slope toward more outlets serving alcohol.
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Frederick highlights Sept 11 1945 local events
Fifty years ago on September 11 1945 Frederick residents gathered for Baker Park services where Judge Thomas Waxter urged economic planning. Frederick WPA veteran Fred Springer prepared to fly to France. Maj Gen Perrott hosted staff at Mount Pleasant with Gen Reckord and Gen Mohr. Tex Ritter performed at McCurdy Field. Town Action awards honored local merchants. Eastalco bought the 170 acre Wiles dairy for 725000 amid fluoride concerns. Catsail retracted claim about Sanger factory closing and moving to Puerto Rico.
Reflections on World War II at Its 50th Anniversary
A 1990s contemplation on the Allied victory in World War II. The author cites Tolstoy on organized evil and argues that the Allies united with heroism, ingenuity, and sacrifice, yet the war’s tragedy lay in using Strengths for killing. The atomic bomb marked a pinnacle of destructive power and haunts our distance from the conflict.
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Letter on war and peace and a call for world harmony
Christopher B. Fowler reflects on wars waged to save civilizations and argues that destruction should not define nations. He urges addressing root causes, alleviating conditions that empower tyrants, and using technology to prevent conflict, honoring those who died by pursuing lasting world peace.
County considers cat leash law for roaming pets
Homeowner Vivian Bross urges Frederick County to keep or adopt leash rules for roaming cats. She notes cat waste in flower beds, bird nests harmed, and dead young birds under trees, arguing enforcement is tough but better than no control.
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Mark Hoke
City celebration debate over slavery and memory
A reader defends a once in a lifetime city celebration and criticizes calls to erase Civil War reminders. The letter panel hints at controversy around the Sabers and Roses Ball, battlefield parks, and re enactments while asserting American identity and moving on from conflict anniversaries.
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Maryland lead paint bill forces spending on property owners
According to 1992 statistics twenty eight children daily die from lead poisoning in the US. Maryland will enact House Bill 760 requiring taxpayers owners and tenants to spend millions to comply with lead paint regulations, prompting concern over inaction elsewhere. Howell C. Happ, Braddock Heights.
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Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters to the editor requiring name address and phone for verification. Due to high volume not all letters are published and some are edited for space or taste.
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