Hechinger Co. closes as big rivals crowd market
Editorial notes that the Largo based Hechinger Co plans to close all outlets by Christmas after bankruptcy reorganization fails. The piece laments the loss of a familiar hardware hub in Frederick, contrasts with Home Depot and Lowe's, and warns of harder shopping for locals while noting a chance for smaller retailers to gain traction.
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Hechinger Co
Arge Hardware
Largo
Hechinger
Home Depot
Lowe's
Roscoe Bartlett Faces Challenge From GOP Opponent in Western Maryland
The piece profiles Roscoe Bartlett of Westminster and his rival Larry Haines, detailing Bartletts stance on gun control taxation and party loyalty. It notes Haines support from party machinery and migration trends in Western Maryland shaping a tough race for the Sixth District seat. Bartlett is portrayed as a principled moderate with a history of compassionate conservatism.
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Arts Hives
Roscoe Bartiett
Carroll County
Western
Maryland
Miter
Marsland
Westminster
Republican Party
Brevior
Kowit Foe
Aunce Moent
Balleen
Haines
Bartlett
Annapolis
Pondola
Carroll Creek
Tm Jookthy
Howard County
Andy Ithera
Utah
MeHaines
Derr
Senate
GOP
Vernon Boozer
Ronald Reagan
Texas
Bush
Capitol Hill
Treasury
Hoscoe Bartlett
Larry Haines
Bill Ry
Watching the Net and Thought Police Echo Orwell’s 1984
A critic recalls George Orwell’s 1984 and warns that modern privacy erodes as both government and corporate sectors claim need via doublespeak. The proposed National Security Council system named FIONET would surveil nonmilitary government and key industry computers under FBI oversight for intrusions.
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George Orwell
Winston Smith
Orwell
Free Societ
National Securty Council
Pedeest
Fionet
FBI
Electronic surveillance rise sparks debate amid security push
Richard Clarke warns of an electronic Pearl Harbor as the FBI seeks access to data on millions of non criminals and judges weigh secrets for monitoring. DOJ proposals would allow covert home entry to disable encryption and monitor emails and finances, while DNA collection and vehicle black boxes draw scrutiny from police and citizens.
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FBI
Richard Clarke
NSC
United States
Justice Department
International Association of Chiefs of Police
General Motors
Tig Brother
Winston Smith
Feiturpusn Wee
Frederick area crime notes and civic updates in brief
A Brunswick car drifted off a hill and crashed into trees near Moose Club woods with only the car damaged. Frederick City Hall Market House era questions persist as Saturday market remains small. Roy Acuff and Grand Ole Opry Gang played near Frederick. Brunswick police chief Tim May sworn in before a large crowd. Emmitsburg commissioner Edward T. Siedel resigns to focus on MB A studies. Refugee Sponsorship Group hosts a Baker Park picnic for Cambodian families. Local firms Tri-Con Inc and Weinschel Engineering plan plants in Frederick County within six months, employing about 100 people.
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Brunswick High School
Third Avenue
Moose Club
Gregory Reid
Frederick County
Montgomery County
Tri- Con Inc
Weinschel Engineering Co Inc
Driving Hazards Highlight Truck and Car Driver Habits
A Sept 10 newspaper note discusses hazards on the road from both truckers and car drivers. The reader argues big rig drivers often mirror or worsen car driver faults, including unsafe lane changes, tailgating, and blind-spot failures, urging mutual caution and driving courtesy on all vehicles.
Catoctin High School Praises SAT Gains and Participation
Principal Marlene Tark highlights Catoctin High School’s SAT scores. The letter notes scores exceed state and national averages, rising participation over three years, and a goal to further improve results while encouraging more seniors to test.
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Tam
Frederick New
Catoctin High School
Frederick County
Catoctin
Marlene A. Tark
Thurmont
Letters to the Editor on gun safety and crime
The letter criticizes overreliance on statistics in gun safety debates and cites Washington DC as an example where gun control handouts are banned. It argues for a right to carry for law abiding citizens and endorses a firearm safety course with a focused curriculum and required skills.
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Cra Washiniton DCL
Gun Central
Denntion
Kayes
Letters on Honor Roll letters spark school board critique
Robert Corazza from Clarksburg recounts receiving Kappa Alpha Psi honor letters as a Frederick High School student and questions the school board's practice of sending letters to Black students. He and graduate Melanie Mack argue for equal recognition of all Honor Roll students and oppose preferential treatment.
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Frederick County
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Kappa
Frederick High
Earl Robbins
Ronald Peppe Il
Melanie Mack Frederick
Salisbury State University
Letter protesting selective recognition by Board of Education
Barbara van der Schalie of Walkersville urges the Board of Education to recognize all students who meet the honor roll standard rather than issuing letters only to African American students. She cites fairness and inclusion, noting any race based selective recognition would be discriminatory.
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Earl Robbins
Board of Education
Frederick County School Board Rejects Favoritism for Students
A Frederick County School Board decision rejects preferential treatment among Honor Roll students. The move recognizes all students have striven for excellence without bias, highlighting fairness and equal standards across groups.
Letters to the Frederick News-Post Seek Signed Submissions
The Frederick News-Post invites letters to the editor though only signed letters with an address and both home and business phone numbers are considered. It notes many letters are edited for space and poetry or religious verse is not published. Submissions may be mailed faxed or emailed to the newspaper.
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Fredenck News Post
Lemers
Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick Sr
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Mr. May
Edward T. Siedel
Emmitsburg
Mount St. Mary's College
H.B. Duvall Inc
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Robert Corazza
Clarksburg
Ruchard Dixon
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Walter Clowes Frederick
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