Opposition Stirs Over 80-Home Lewistown Utica Project
Local residents voice strong concerns as a proposed 80 home development would rely on a small sewage treatment plant whose effluent would be discharged into Fishing Creek. The controversy centers on the plant rather than housing, with fear the creek cannot handle the output and worry about a backroom deal with officials. Residents are urged to attend meetings and share views before approvals finalize.
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Frederick County
Lewistown
Utica
Fishing Creek
Gun violence and gun lobby in Maryland headlines
A reader letter series discusses gun control, open carry, and a split electorate in Maryland. It describes a Labor Day highway shooting injuring a teen girl, a police officer's son wounded by an unlocked pistol, and NRA influence. The piece cites The Economist figures on Maryland prisons, costs, and crime trends, urging tighter gun control to curb firearm supply.
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Virginia
Olly
Park
Maryland
National Rifle Association
William Donald Schaefer
Ps Teteraat
NRA
Frederick County
Yahoo
America
England
Economist
Bush
Doo
Baltimore
Stooges
Pune
High level officers clash with presidents over policy
An analysis recounts historical clashes where generals and top officials acted beyond their roles, from Mundy to MacArthur and Dugan, showing how independent aims and blunt remarks destabilized administrations. It notes recurring risks of loose lips and shifting loyalties as new leadership arrives.
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Washington
Carl E. Mundy Jr
George McClellan
Lincoln
Truman
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Henry Wallace
Russia
U.S
John K. Singlaub
South Korea
Carter
Clinton Officials Face Backlash Over Tax and Policy Missteps
Clinton administration insiders face criticism for blunt remarks and missteps as key taxes and health reforms loom. Panetta and Shalala warned of uphill battles on the economic package, NAFTA, and health reform while the energy tax fight sparked fierce reaction. Veterans like Feldstein and Califano faced backlash or dismissal for public statements or policy clashes, underscoring political smarts gaps in the White House and cabinet.
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Leon Panetta
House Committee
Panetta
Clinton
Congress
Administration
Health and Human Services
Donna Shalala
Alice Rivlin
White House
Martin Feldstein
Reagan
Times
House
Transportation
Federico Pena
Pena
Health, Education and Welfare
Joseph Califano
Carter
Les Aspin
Mundy
Alnar
Weather and civic notes from Frederick area briefings
The official weather observer reported fall in the air with a high of 71 and overnight low of 45. Frederick Mayor Hugh Weitlinger warned cattle grazing the Linganore filtration property may be sold to fund plant improvements if owners do not appear. Police arrested twelve in an early morning gambling raid, finding 54 cents and a trashed craps setup. Donald B. Rice led in the Democratic mayoral race. Glenmore Y. Rice won the Republican nomination over Charles E. Carbaugh. County planners urged developers to provide land or funds for recreation beyond subdivisions. Deputy City Treasurer Betty E Rice won the Democratic primary, becoming City Treasurer elect as no opposition filed.
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Frederick
Hugh Weitlinger
Frederick City
Frank Dorsey
Donald B. Rice
Ronald N. Young
Rice - Glenmore Y. Rice
Charles E. Carbaugh
Betty E. Rice
Louis E. Eichelberger
Rice
Overvote Warning in Alderman Race Prompted by Voter Concern
John F. Krests sig urges Frederick voters to follow ballots and cast no more than five votes for alderman in the September 14 primary, warning that six or seven selections will invalidate the ballot. He cautions against single shooting and stresses voting for supported candidates only.
Heartfelt sympathy for family after loss of Timothy Alexander Minner
The writer shares deep sorrow over the death of Timothy Alexander Minner, offering condolences to his parents and noting the painful impact on the family and baby. The piece reflects on grief, acceptance, and shared humanity following a funeral in Thurmont.
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Timothy Alexander Minner
Mon
More NASCAR coverage urged by Frederick Post readers
A reader letter urges The Frederick Post to boost NASCAR coverage, noting many fans miss updates when not televised and relying on AM radio for race details. The piece promotes local recycling ideas, mentions Enviro Tech carpet by Image Carpets of Georgia, available via Wolf Furniture Co. Brunswick.
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Frederick
TBS
Image Carpets
Georgia
Wolf Furniture Co
Tribute to Mr D Dennison From a Frederick High School Student
The letter pays homage to Mr Dennison a longtime Graphic Arts instructor at Frederick High School whose teaching shaped a student who entered the printing field in 1977. The writer describes deep personal influence citing mentorship support during two daily class periods and attendance at matches, noting the impact on work ethic and career. The memory ends with a heartfelt thanks and a recognition of Mr Dennison as a blessing.
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Frederick County
Frederick High School
Mr. Dennison
Dennison
Purity Blue Free Spirit Carpet From Recycled Soda Bottles
A carpet called Purity Blue Free Spirit is described as made from PET plastic derived from recycled soda bottles. The process includes washing, shredding, melting, and extruding into fibers that form carpet, with PET offering strong, stain resistant, and low static properties compared with nylon or polypropylene. Each square yard uses about 36 two liter bottles.
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PET
Letter to the Editor on verification contact details
A reader requests letters to the Editor at The Frederick News Post and provides mailing address and a phone number for verification. The note emphasizes that addresses or phone numbers are not published and offers a contact method for confirming letter authenticity.
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Saint
Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick St
P.O
Frederick
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