Time machine Editorial marks Air Force Band Glenn Miller tribute
The Air Force Band’s Remembering Glenn Miller concert at Mount St. Mary’s College Emmitsburg drew nearly 3,000 fans who filled Knott Arena. Col. Lowell E. Graham led a two hour program with old favorites and a standing ovation for George and Bettie Delaplaine for sponsoring 70 military concerts over 29 years.
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DNA Testing and Death Penalty Reform Debate
The piece argues for mandatory DNA testing in criminal cases to root out wrongful convictions, noting over 70 inmates released nationwide and eight from death row. It criticizes prosecutors resisting reform, cites Senator Leahy’s bill, and calls for immediate testing regardless of cost when innocence can be proven.
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Frederick area news highlights from mid-century times
The brief items cover a range of local topics including a warning to motor scooter users about unsafe equipment, remarks by City Attorney E. Austin James and Mayor Elmer Munshower on police powers, a 1946 weather record note, promotional Harvest contest at Sears Roebuck, Cadets football ticket sales at McCurdy Field, a two alarm fire at 131 West Patrick Street causing substantial damage, the G Maynard Summers Gym dedication at Frederick County YMCA, the German Club meeting at Frederick City Hall, and a Hawaii themed event at Crestwood Village with entertainment by Bill Boggs and Debbie Beers on the clubhouse deck.
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Letters defend ACT as better college test option
A Brunswick High School teacher argues the ACT reflects school learning, covers four subjects, and offers a fuller measure of student achievement than the SAT. He criticizes the editorial bias, invites the paper to visit Brunswick High, and praises guidance counselors across Frederick County for ACT information.
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Frederick County
Brunick High School
Welfare letter rails against city crime and big development
Joseph Berger of Thurmont endorses commissioners Gray Thompson and Gardner for resisting big money interests. He accuses critics of seeking self serving conspiracies and urges abolishing Section housing assistance at local, state, and federal levels.
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Out of touch critics clash over housing and growth in Frederick County
A letter from Tom Hattery defends current policy amid debate on Section 8 housing and local development. Edward Jenkins, Terre Roy Rhoderick, and John L. Thompson Jr. are cited in discussions about fairness, infrastructure, and growth. The writer praises local students earning Meritorious Awards for community service and thanks Mrs Townsend and young volunteers for a brighter future.
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Questions on Bush Gore ties surface in election discourse
Reader asks why newspapers print political stock stories and alleges bias in coverage of George Bush and Al Gore. The letter cites SEC clearance for Bush and expands into claims about Gore related to property management, stock gains, and fund-raising meetings. The writer demands scrutiny of media coverage around elections.
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Brunswick High School faculty defend testing approach
A Brunswick High School teacher rebukes The Frederick News-Post for negative coverage of BHS achievements and denies teaching to the SAT. The letter defends daily activities and curriculum as aiming to boost student skills and test performance within county standards.
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Election pressures reshaping our county town crave growth
An organized effort framed as a local election pushes for extensive development. Mark Holer’s board opened doors to growth but failed to meet promises. Voters cite traffic, crowded schools, higher taxes, and erosion of the town’s charm as the result of the push.
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Mark Holer
Kathleen Kennedy Advocates Youth Community Service Efforts
A recent letter highlights Kathleen Kennedy leading youth involvement in community service. It notes challenges young people face in finding opportunities and calls for broader engagement to energize student participation and service projects.
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Correction of overpass project details in Sept edition
Peter Samuel reports corrections on the Overpasses and widening needed for U S 15 in the September 11 edition. The note adjusts names and phrasing for accuracy in public works coverage.
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Letters to the Editor How to send a better note
A snippet outlines how to submit letters to the Frederick MD newspaper. It provides a postal address at 200 E Patrick Frederick MD 21786 and a contact phone number 301 982 4269. The fragment lists an email or online trace line but is incomplete.
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