Frederick leaders Bowers and Hiltner remembered for lifelong service
Civic leaders LeRoy Bowers Sr. and Donald Hiltner Sr. from Frederick died at 98 and 74 in Berlin and Frederick’s enduring public service. Both served as aldermen, veterans of World War II era careers, guided by shared community duty beyond party lines. Funeral remarks praised their influence on local governance and civic life.
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Bowers Sr
Donald Hiltner Sr
Berlin
Frederick
Bowers
Hiltner
24Th Cavalry Division
Pancho Villa
Maryland
Ron Young
G. Hunter
Muddy waters and memories ripple through flood survivor tales
Roy Meachum reflects on historic floods from 1936 to recent Potomac devastation, recalling Mississippi rivers, New Orleans, and Cairo. He links riverine fear, infrastructure, and shared humanity as communities recover, while noting looting and resilience amid the fading flood danger and lingering river power.
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Potomac
Mississippi
Point
Rocks
Arkansas
New Orleans
Atlantic
Mainz
Egypt
Nile
Cairo
Corniche
West Virginia
Dole advisers reject bold 15 percent tax cut plan
A Scripps Howard News Service analysis argues that Dole’s inner circle spurned a bolder 15 percent tax cut tied to deficit reductions, potentially costing him the lead against Clinton. The piece scrutinizes advisers Rumsfeld Weber Reed and others who preferred a less daring approach, amid a prospering economy and Clinton’s rising lead.
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ESPN
Bob Dole
Dole
Donald Rumsfeld
Vin Weber
Scott Reed
Robert E. Lighthizer
Clinton
Cole
Congress
Scripps Howard News Service
Decline in Fresh Meat Posts Fresh Look at Local Stores
Fresh meat has virtually disappeared from counters as new price ceilings took effect after controls ended over two months ago. Storekeepers say remaining meat is snapped up quickly with little hope for substantial replenishment soon. A medal display at C Burr Artz Library draws attention. The Hoffmeier family welcomed a son born to Dr. and Mrs. Charles L. Hoffmeier of Philadelphia. Frederick County figures present a flag to Baltimore Mayor Schaefer to honor the War Memorial Commission. North Frederick Elementary students gain four extra days of summer due to renovation delays. Police Chief Ashton notes heightened speed enforcement reduced road accidents in Frederick.
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North Frederick Elementary
Boy with disability perseveres accident warning column
A reader recalls a 1948 grandfather clock collapse that injured no one and urges readers to secure tall clocks to walls to prevent similar tragedies. The letter writer, an antique furniture restorer, shares decades of experience with falling clocks and emphasizes wall-m mounting to avert unhappy incidents.
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Frederick
Holland
Describing Local Mayor Jim Grimes as Unworthy of Office
A letter argues Frederick Mayor Jim Grimes is undeserving of respect for ethics issues. The writer asserts his conduct shows a conflict of interest and accuses him of dishonesty in managing municipal business with the city.
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Frederick
Jim Grimes
Ethi
Ethics clash shadows Mayor Grimes run city finances
Bobby Lewis voices sharp critique of Mayor Grimes accusing ethical violations, comparing finances to misuse of charity funds, and pledging to remember the perceived ding-dong in future elections. Lillian Herz of the Peace Resource Center adds commentary.
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Cally
Ayah
Grimes
Burger King
Letter Debate Over Mr Sperling Racism and Farrakhan
ANNE DIGGS writes that Leo Sperling’s letters contain subtle racist remarks about black people, sparking anger and fear. She clarifies she does not join Farrakhan, insists Sperling may not see himself as racist, and warns opinions differ in free discourse.
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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 and Tensions Over Race in Frederick
The piece recalls years of accusations of racism and questionable city business practices tied to Mayor Grimes. It cites past incidents at the Sabers and Roses Ball and the Fair Board, plus lawsuits alleging curfew and police hiring discrimination. It condemns the mayor’s outburst at a color person reporter and calls for action to end racist undercurrents.
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City Hall
Frederick City
Grimes
Fair Board
James Grimes
Frederick
Letters to the Editor Policy at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters exclusive to the paper, signed with the writer’s home address and phone numbers for verification. Letters may be abridged for space. poetry or religious verse is not published. letters addressed to others are not printed. Address and contact details are provided for submission or telefax.
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Frederick News-Post
News Post
E. Patrick
P.O
Frederick
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Walkersville
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Mountville
Waynesboro
Frederick County
E.P. “Mac” Magaha
Julien P. Delphey
Baltimore
William Donald Schaefer
Delphey
Francis Scott Key
Richard J. Ashton
Franklin Rappold Frederick
Bobby Lewis Frederick
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Peace Resource Center
Anne Diggs Frederick
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