Ripken rode streaks mirror workers dedication across Frederick
The piece compares Cal Ripken’s 13 year consecutive game streak with long attendance records of local workers. Leo Wickless started May 8 1923 and retired 1974 after 50 years with perfect attendance once missing a day. Dane Robinson of Potomac Edison posts 19 years, last sick day Aug 9 1976. Ray Kline 18 years at the Postal Service, Patricia McBride 16 years at Potomac Edison. The article links work ethic to sports devotion and local pride.
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Cal Ripken
Francis Scott Key
Fort McHenry
Francis
Leo Wickless
Dane Robinson
Patricia McBride
Ray Kline
Frederick News-Post
Potomac Edison
Postal Service
Frederick
Tony Martino
Kline
Mr. Ripken
Tax reform time and the IRS criticism response
G Lee Teets argues for clearer contractor rules and a fairer tax system, criticizing the IRS and USPS as inefficient. He cites the underground economy, calls for reducing state and federal tax agencies, and endorses a value added or consumer tax, urging public pressure on Congress.
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IRS
Leona Helmsley
Guy
Gal
Dateline
U.S. Postal Service
Tim
Othy Ferguson
U.S
Roscoe Bartlett
H&r Block
Congress
House
Senate
U.S. Congress
G. Lee Teets
Myersville
Powell Signals Political Rise in Memoir Excerpts
Colin Powell’s forthcoming memoir excerpts indicate he may pursue politics and possibly the White House. He criticizes both extreme right conservatism and liberal Democratic excess, urging a fresh, non-ideological approach amid national discontent.
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Colin Powell
White House
Democratic Party
Gen. Powell
Third Party Appeal and Conservative Crisis in Modern Politics
William A. Rusher argues that a third major party may emerge to represent the sensible center as conservatives claim to defend the nation. He critiques Gen or President Powell as insufficient, warning the movement will falter if leaders merely paper over divides and fail to restore traditional roots.
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Soviet Union
Powell
Tsongases
Roadmans
Bradleys
Eisenhower
William A. Rusher
Claremont Institute For the Study
Newspaper Enterprise Assoc
Maryland Vet erans Commission branch planned in Frederick
Four member committee led by Dr Henry J Stahr will act to speed the opening of a Maryland Veterans Commission branch in Frederick. Thurmont canning plant begins output under government contract with 60 to 70 workers to be employed.
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Henry J. Stahr
William H.B. Anders
C. Cyril Klein
John R. Fitzpatrick
Maryland Veterans’ Commission
Frederick
Samuel H. Rosenstock
Thurmont
Maryland State Pay Scandals Spur Privatization Fears
Teresa Whitmore of the Maryland Classified Employees Association contends that the resignations of Mike Knapp and Frank Stegman expose system manipulation in state hiring and pay practices. She warns privatization could institutionalize unclassified appointments while rank and file employees face broader supervision and accountability challenges.
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Mike Knapp
Frank Stegman
Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Stegman
Elizabeth Knapp
Secretary of Personnel
Ronald McDonald
Annapolis
Glendening
Prince George's County
Teresa Whitmore
Maryland Classified Employees Association
Frederick
Part of history of a great country and slavery debate
The text discusses the role of Black soldiers in the Civil War on both sides. It questions motives of those who fought with Confederate troops, suggesting enslaved people might not have fought solely for slavery. It reflects on the broader question of racial justice and references a group called Concerned Citizens for Racist Justice.
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Willie Mahone
Citizens For Racist Justice
29Th Infantry
Maryland
Johnny Reb
Mahone
United States
Africa
Clarence Page
Washington Times
Mr. Page
Zaire
Mauritania
Nigeria
Libya
Sudan
Mr. Mahone
Citizens For
Racial Justice
Peace Resource Center
South Sudan
Page
Louis Farrakhan
Nation of Islam
Citizens For Racial Justice
Virginia
South
Congress
Washington
Lincoln
Civil War Legacies and Calls for Racial Unity
Andrew M. Rasbury writes about Civil War memory, Maryland soldiers, and reactions to claims of a multi racial culture. He criticizes supporters of racial justice groups and argues slavery was banned 130 years ago, urging focus on national unity and shared history.
Disabled at Air Show Harshly Treated by Seating Arrangements
Jamie Wisner writes of a Saturday air show on August 25 with no accessible viewing for wheelchair users. She describes a blocked area for dignitaries, requests four to five wheelchair rows on both runway sides, and thanks two men who helped reattach a wheel. She urges better inclusion next year.
Letters to the Editor policy and contact details
The Frederick News Post invites letters with name address and phone for verification. Due to high volume not all letters are published. They do not publish poetry or letters addressed to others. Send to Letters to the Editor Frederick MD 21705 or fax 662-8299.
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M.E. Staley
Gaithersburg
Emmitsburg
Elizabeth Ann Seton
Marvin Mandel
Felicita
Provincial House Food Service
Mandel
Goodloe E. Byron
Thomas Crone
Harry Flynn
St. Mary's Seminary
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Margaret Mary Murphy
New Market
Great Frederick Fair
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Burkittsville
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