Damascus Revitalization Marks 10 Year Completion
Damascus celebrated the completion of the 11 million dollar, 10 year Damascus Revitalization Program on August 28. The project added two lane traffic in the Md 108 corridor, improved parking, sidewalks, landscaping, and restored downtown charm while preserving rural flavor. The effort involved County Executive Douglas Duncan Bellison and the Damascus Commercial Revitalization Strategy Committee.
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Heir County
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Druid Building
Powell as Ike rival fuels media hype and political risk
The column argues Colin Powell is being hailed like Eisenhower by major outlets over Desert Storm and a forthcoming memoir. It warns Powell could misread the press as gospel, risking a dangerous shift if he pursues a third party or overestimates public support.
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Washington Post
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U S Russia tensions deepen amid embassy blast and NATO rift
A grenade at the U S embassy marks a low in U S Russia ties as NATO expansion and Bosnia wars strain relations. Yeltsin’s circle shifts toward nationalism, Russia privatizes yet clings to state control, while Congress trims aid and debates missile defense. Talbott seeks calm amid appeals for detente, but broader distrust persists.
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Four generation Van Fossen family posed for portrait
Frederick city family traced to 1699 Pennsylvania settlers posed for a four generation picture led by George Eldred Van Fossen 71 with Eldred Winfield 42, George Edward 23, and George E Jr. 3. A 49 inch rattlesnake on Sugar Loaf Mountain was killed by M L Stottlemyer of New Market. The Frederick Book Match Club met at Hanover home of Paul Swartz. Comptroller Goldstein on Governor's Day announced a $65,000 grant to buy the B&O Railroad Station. FCC trustees refused to waive policy for Snowball Dance beer service. Mayor Young praised Capt. Richard Aston for police chief bid. REB the 855-pound steer won 1975 Impala Steer at the Great Frederick Fair.
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Paul Swartz
Hanover
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Mehri Morgan
E.E. Stouffer
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Kirk Cramer
Donald
N. Wilson Schley
Katherine R. Bussard
Elizabeth Frye
Carl Sandruch
Louis L. Goldstein
Marvin Mandel
Frederick
Maryland Public Works Department
B&o
Reb
Susan Inskeep
Unionville
Great Frederick Fair
Questioning Lead Poisoning Proof and Maryland Regulation
Eugene R Jenkins of Frederick questions scientific proof linking children's lead poisoning to old paint. He argues against broad blame and criticizes Maryland Dept of Environment actions as revenue-driven and overreaching, citing only four US deaths and calling for restraint.
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Maryland Register
Maryland Department of Environment
United States
After-hours stray dogs spark animal control concerns
A neighborhood reports two lost stray dogs roaming all day on Saturday August 26. They attempted to contact Frederick County Animal Shelter and animal control, facing unanswered messages and an hours-late response. With their own dogs at home, residents considered keeping the strays until morning as officers advised.
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Frederick County Humane Society
Betty Mitchell
Frederick County Animal Shelter
Letters Recounts After Hours Animal Control Limitations
A caller complains about after hours animal control limits delaying stray dog pickup and urges 24 hour shelter or drop-off. Karen Jordan and Cartlidge discuss a commissioner appointed school board and he argues for county commissioners to appoint all seven board members to rein in what he calls a rogue elephant system. John L. O Neill.
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Frederick
Arrogant attitudes at Frederick County school board meeting
In a Sept. 5 Frederick County Commissioners meeting residents debated appointing half the school board. Critics pointed to the current board's influence, while Don Allensworth and James Cartlidge drew attention for assertive stances. The Sept. 6 News-Post covered the rocky start to the legislative package.
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Frederick News-Post
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Commissioners Office
James Cartlidge
Cartlidge
Frederick
English Officially Official Language Move in U S Congress
Mary H. Alsop argues for making English the official language of government in the United States. She notes multiple language groups and cites a Maryland veto as proof of elitist aims, urging swift enactment to welcome immigrants and promote language learning.
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Glendening
Letters to Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites readers to submit letters with name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume not all letters can be guaranteed publication. Mail to Letters to Editor 200 E Patrick St, Frederick MD 21705 or fax 642-8299.
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