Frederick County Civil War sites draw historians on Antietam anniversary
125 years after the clash near Sharpsburg the Frederick and Washington counties are highlighted as key Civil War hubs. Visitors can tour Kemp Hall North Market Street City Hall Ramsey House Middletown Urbana Burkittsville Crampton's Gap Gathland State Park and War Correspondent's Arch along the Antietam South Mountain routes while reflecting on Lincoln Early Hartsuff and Jubal Early connections.
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Sharpsburg
Frederick County
Maryland
Washington County
Antietam
South Mountain
Frederick
Washington Counties
Kemp Hall
Annapolis
North Market Street
East Church Street
Old City Hall
North Market
Jubal Early
Ramsey
Record Street
Lincoln
George Hartsuff
Burkittsville
Crampton's Gap
Turner’s Gap
Crampton’s Gap
Gathland State Park
Air Force turns 40 with legacy of bold flight and growth
Bob Reid recalls the Air Force birth on September 18 1947 its wartime roots and evolution from Army Air Forces to a lean global power. He notes key milestones Yeager Berlin Airlift Korea Vietnam and X 15 while praising the service motto off we go into the wild blue yonder and the Air Force depth today.
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United States Air Force
Sheraton Washington
Air Force Association
Air Force
Army Air Forces
Army
Banana Republic
Billy Mitchell
Mitchell
Nat Twining
Charles E. Yeager
Chuck Yeager
Berlin
Korea
Yokota Air Base
Japan
Vietnam
Reid
Andrews Afb
Norway
Atlantic
Mojave
U.S
Bork press views debated in landmark confirmation talk
The article surveys Judge Robert Bork’s stance on press freedom and national security within his Supreme Court considerations. It notes his pattern of defending press rights against government limits while adopting pragmatic limits on free speech when national security is at stake. It quotes his libel ruling stance and hints at skepticism from media experts.
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Washington
U.S
Philadelphia
Reagan
Robert Bork
Supreme Court
Senate
Bork
High Court
Corky Johnson
Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
American University Law
Herman Schwartz
Roosevelt Visits Antietam for Speech and Parade
President Roosevelt rode with a police escort through Frederick to the Antietam commemoration. His noon address was broadcast while the reenactment occurred. many residents heard the speech.
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Frederick
Roosevelt
Antietam
Letter to editor acknowledges attorney Gordon clarification
Franklin Reed of Mount Airy writes to thank Ralph Gordon for clarifying that he did not represent the town of New Market or its mayor in a suit. Reed notes Gordon did represent a citizens group in a rezoning case against a PUD and apologizes for the earlier recollection.
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Ralph Gordon
New Market
Gordon
PUD
Private airstrips as lifesavers in Frederick zoning
A reader urges Frederick County to adopt Mr Faux-Burhans zoning proposals for private airstrips. They argue current rules push business to Frederick Airport, slow relief during emergencies, and note FAA and local safety rules govern flyers.
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FAA
Faux-Burhans
CODE grateful for support still fighting quarry rezoning
CODE Steering Committee thanks Frederick residents for donations petitions and activism against Martin Marietta and F.C. Day’s rezoning. After July hearings drawing 750 supporters, more work remains with Sept 29–Oct 1 County Commissioners hearing at Frederick High School. Volunteers urged. final meeting Sept 17 at Buckeystown Methodist Church.
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CODE
Martin Marietta
FO. Day
FSK Mail
Bethesda
Frederick
Planning and Zoning Commission
Buckeystown Methodist Church
F.C. Day
Frederick High School
Commendation for ARC story by Karen Gardner
Norine Haas from the Mental Health Association of Frederick County praises Karen Gardner for a Sept 5 News-Post feature on the Association for Retarded Citizens. The letter notes ARC is a United Way agency and urges donations to the United Way network, listing contact number 663-4231 and payroll deduction options.
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Karen Gardner
Association For Retarded Citizens
Sept. 5
News-Post
ARC
United Way
The
Mental Health Association of
Frederick County
Ms. Gardner
Norine Haas
Myersville Reflects On Referendum Outcomes And Growth
Myersville residents digest the referendum results with optimism. Voters showed participation, annexation passed by the town council, and residents urge open minds and active involvement as the town addresses Main Street safety, crime concerns, and growth alongside new neighbors.
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Myersville
Annex
Main Street
U.S. 40
Parole Debate Sparks Fury Over Speck Case
Chris Ligocki voices outrage in Myersville over parole eligibility for a brutal killer, linking the Speck case to taxpayer costs and criticizing the Illinois Prisoner Review Board for alleged financial waste in this justice matter.
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Happy
Bob Reid
Frederick News Post
USAF
Sti
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Joseph Spear
Erm
Orta Star-Telegram
David C. Winebrenner
Lions Club
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Lawrence Everhart
Sons of the American Revolution
Baker Park
Gas House Pike
Fort Detrick
Frank N. Stauffer
Peter Olenchuk
Mount Airy
Joanne Day
Vicki Sullivan
Ilene. Liszer
Catherine Hoffman
Gary Rughes
Patrice Dihle
Karen Leatherman
Tody Schene
Francesca McCarter
Rolan
Clark Adamstown
PEG Barrett
Chris Ligocki
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