Hunger and foreign aid reform urged by Carroll Allman
Carroll Allman of Germantown urges Senate action on foreign aid to fight world hunger. He cites hunger statistics, calls for making development and poverty reduction the leading purpose of aid, and asks Senators Sarbanes and Mikulski to champion reforms in the 1993 funding bills. Allman is a Bread for the World media coordinator.
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Brandt Commission
Senate
Ily
Appropriations Committee
Maryland
Barbara Mikulski
Bread For the World
U.S
Teil HS Sda Ae
Sarbanes and Mikulski
Carroll Allman
Germantown
Great Frederick Fair heralded as premier East Coast event
The article touts the Great Frederick Fair active since the 1620s as a premier East Coast event. It invites first time visitors to explore the fairgrounds, notes historic visits by U.S. presidents in the 19th century, and cites past attendance exceeding 12,000. Visitors from multiple states are expected. locals are urged to plan a week of events embracing history and pageantry.
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Escome
Frederick
Harry Decker
U.S
Frederick County
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
Delaware
Ohio
Frederick Fair
Clinton Hosts Historic Middle East Peace Signing
President Clinton presided as Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat publicly embraced at the White House South Lawn, signaling a new era in Middle East diplomacy. The accord, mediated largely by Norwegian diplomats, involves Palestinian governance in Gaza and Jericho and aims to spur broader Israel Arab agreements. Clinton underscored US leadership and pledged support, while noting costs and the likelihood of future peacekeeping roles.
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Middle East
Clinton
United States
White House
Israel
PLO
U.S
Yitzhak Rabin
Yasser Arafat
South Lawn
Congress
Jordan
Christopher
Je Manadant Mlintan
Sinai Peninsula
Camp David
Egypt
Golan Heights
Syria
Lee Hamilton
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Jimmy Carter
Carter
George Bush
Harry Truman
Curfew discussion and delinquency plan cited by Frederick police chief
Frederick Chief of Police Fred N Straley favors a curfew proposal but doubts its effect on juvenile delinquency. An ordinance to let police charge parents of habitual delinquents could help. Meanwhile, magnetline device maker was sold to American Industries Management of Chicago with no major management changes planned.
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Fred N. Straley
Frederick
American Industries Management Co
Chicago
Not Enough Written On Worthless Mothers Sparks Debate
A reader responds to Janice Roberts on child support arguing both parents must pay. He notes enforcement failures since some fathers quit jobs to avoid payments, cites seen wasted funds by some mothers, and argues for broader solutions. He identifies as a two-job single parent and asserts personal effort ensures his child’s well being.
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Janice Roberts
Dissatisfaction with Channel 9 hostage report stance
A viewer criticizes WPVM Channel 9 Washington for broadcast choices on a Prince George's County hostage shooting. The letter argues police action was appropriate and condemns repeating footage of the shooting, urging warning and restraint in coverage.
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WPVM
Channel 9
Washington
Prince George’s County
Prince George's County
Letters condemn violence and media desensitization in public discourse
Readers critique sensational photo journalism and media coverage of death, arguing it desensitizes society. The letters blame political hypocrisy and insufficient executive leadership, citing figures like Clinton and Christopher while recalling Vietnam-era concerns and media portrayal.
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WDVM
Clinton: all mouth and no action
Letter writer responds to Tammy Mangan arguing against bumper sticker claims about Bush and Reagan deficits. Critics say Clinton lacks relevant national experience, noting Arkansas’ rank and his prior roles as attorney general and governor.
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Christopher
Aspen
Hardihood
The
Washington Post
Clinton
Tammy Mangan
Bush
Tammy
Reagan
Congress
Democratic Party
Arkansas
Wedding Day Tough Choices Amid In the Street Festival
A Frederick couple recalls marrying on the same Saturday as the In the Street festival last October. They report no issues, noting guests prepared for traffic and the city’s celebration enhanced their weekend, while contrasting a blizzard wedding in March. The letter urges couples to focus on the prize of marriage over planning minutiae.
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Mi Hachand
Farore
Frederick
Ale
Priza
Letters to The Frederick News-Post Address Line
Readers are invited to send letters to the editor at The Frederick News-Post. Please address correspondence to the Letters to the Editor desk at 200 Patrick Street, Frederick Maryland 21705 or use the P O Box 578 mailing address for submissions.
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The
Frederick
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