Golden anniversary marks two decades of MADD’s drunk driving fight
The Mothers Against Drunk Driving movement celebrates 20 years of publicizing that impaired driving is a violent crime, noting a 40 percent drop in alcohol related deaths from 1980 to 2000. President Mike Webb cites daily deaths falling from 78 to 44, urging tougher proof standards and continued awareness for designated drivers and road safety.
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Not-Predit
Mike Webb
MADD
Washington
Agai
District of Columbia
Maryland
Frederick County memories mix finance hints and Velcro origin tale
A column blends a warning about direct deposit endorsements on dividend checks with memories of local education policy and postwar highway plans. It recounts Velcro's inventor tale from a Frederick resident and notes historical remarks by local figures on growth, transport, and gifted programs.
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Frederick County
Fredenck County
Hillary Clinton faces tough public role after Senate bid
Hillary Clinton navigates a challenging political debut as she seeks a New York Senate seat. She defends past remarks about her husband, sheds doubt on media readings of public sentiment, and contends with the glare of a male dominated political arena while pursuing a focus on families and children.
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New York City
Rick Lazio
Long Island
Monica Lewinsky
NBC
Tim Russert
Uni
Hillary Clinton
Senate
New York
Debating glare as Lazio confronts Ann McFeathers in first U.S. election
Lazio confronts Ann McFeathers at a debate invading her space and demanding a pledge. She refuses to sign, calls him arrogant, and accuses him of reckless tax plans. The exchange, heated and vitriolic, highlights partisan tensions as Hillary Clinton era figures loom. Howard News Service.
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New York
Senate
U.S
Hillary Clinton
Senpps
Howard News Service
Frederick fair crowds feature Johnny Cash concert
About 5 000 fans attended two Johnny Cash performances at the Great Frederick Fair amid midweek crowds. Other items note Peter J T Nelson winning zoning approval for a post office conversion into a business center with 30 off street spaces and Maryland deputies awards, plus fourteen Frederick County residents enrolling at Shepherd College.
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Johnny Cash
Charlie Dixon
Peter J.T. Nelson
Frederick
Frederick County
Shepherd College
Itowa
W.va
Carole M. Campiano
Paula 5. Cannon
Penny D. Knode
Michael E. McMahon
Elaine J. Rolls
Parvis Mark E. Plos
Robert C. Tansey
Barbara M. Long
Martin L. Brennan
Douglas §. Brewer
Paul J. Conway
Barbara A. Richards
Jon D Taytor
Skateboarders Need Safe Brunswick Park Now
The Brunswick community has long debated skateboard use in traffic. Support for a dedicated Skateboarders Park could resolve conflicts while giving talented riders a safe venue to develop their craft and encourage healthy youth activities rather than escalating enforcement or screen time. The article urges local fundraising and community gathering to turn the idea into reality.
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Brunswick
Camden Yards
Surviving without milk debated by Frank Pascua
A reader letter on August 31 discusses dairy guidelines and health impacts. The author cites USDA servings, pediatric recommendations, and bone health claims. The letter notes calcium and vitamin D in dairy, linking intake to osteoporosis prevention and heart health guidelines.
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Frank Pascua
U.S. Department of Agriculture
American Academy of Pediatrics
Amg
Lactose Intolerance and Dairy Options for Allergic Limits
Letters note lactose intolerance varies by ethnicity and individual tolerance. Strategies include small dairy portions, yogurt with cultures, aged cheeses, lactose reduced products, and lactase tablets. Total dairy elimination unnecessary. speaker and family still enjoy dairy within personal limits.
Detour around Md 17 closure in Frederick County extended
James Speicher of Jefferson notes ongoing detours around the Md 17 closure in southern Frederick County with no local invitations to public meetings. He warns the detours may persist into mid or late October or longer and urges contact with the State Highway Administration district office by mail and phone to address safety and cost concerns.
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Iernacey
Frederick
State Highway Administration District
Chargat Ny
Burkittsville
Brown
Council
Welfare Letters From a Parent Demand Relief
A reader writes Edward Jenkins about needing welfare support and housing aid. The writer, a single parent with a daughter, argues Section 8 helps families but questions the feasibility of a second job when daycare or schooling requires someone to watch the children. The piece urges continued aid and critiques demanding work hours.
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Edward Jenkins
Gace
Gates
Temnllesco
Rey
Costly vandalism hits a yard sale and home
Mike and Bonnie Figgins report over $1,000 in damages from vandals at their Israel Creek yard sale over Labor Day weekend. They describe losses to a camper and barn, cancel vacation plans, and loss of insurance, while appealing to a conscience to identify the culprits.
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Israel Creek
Heartly House
Letters to the Editor address reader input errors
An unclear notices type item discusses how to send Letters to the Editor to The News Poet in Frederick Maryland. It mentions a mailing address and a phone line for verification and contains garbled text and contact numbers.
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Mares-Pontierrem
Arn Oe Segnes
Che Fe
Loueness
Frederick Nec
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