Hood College inaugurates Hood Peterson as seventh president
Hood College officially inaugurated Hood Peterson as its seventh president on September 15, following Dr. Martha Church who led for 20 years and now serves as a senior Carnegie scholar. Church oversaw the $12.6 million library and technology center, boosted the endowment, and kept top small college rankings. Inauguration guests included relatives of Hood presidents. Shirley D Peterson has been on the job since July 1 and will work with an experienced staff to continue the college’s traditions in the Frederick community.
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An earful for Congress from a Maryland principal group
Carol M Young of Frederick writes after visiting Capitol Hill with about 200 elementary and middle school principals from across the nation. They urged Congress to protect federal education funding, warn of cuts, and explain how reductions would hit local schools and communities.
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Mainstream faith groups push back against Christian Coalition power
The Christian Coalition mobilizes evangelicals to form a powerful voting bloc aiding the GOP and the Contract With America while mainstream religious groups like NETWORK and Church Women United dispute the coalition’s agenda. Interfaith Alliance forms to counter evangelical influence, claiming Pat Robertson does not speak for all faith members and noting rising but still smaller support compared to the coalition.
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Reed
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Nancy Chapp
Church Women United
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Religious Coalition For Reproductive Choice
Interfaith Alliance
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Synagogue Council of
Austeria
Jill Hanauer
Interfaith
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Newspaper Enterprise Association
Storms Hit Florida and Northeast as Frederick Sees Cold Front
Rain drenched Florida as a tropical storm left three dead and $50 million in property damage, while an icy northeast storm with 40 to 55 mph winds bore down on New England and the Mid-Atlantic. Frederick saw temperatures drop to 51 as furnace fires burned and heavy rain swelled county streams. Twenty one Frederick residents returning from Europe are listed as upcoming steamship passengers for New York and Boston. A September 25 hearing targets Frederick citys master plan for East Street extension and three bypasses. The Great Frederick Fair faced damp conditions but solid attendance. mayor announced Fleming Avenue tennis courts opening weather permitting. A Washington Post piece notes Army biological agents from Fort Detrick still present at Edgewood Arsenal. Two Baltimore men plead guilty to armed robbery in Libertytown, claiming cash support from a $200-a-day habit.
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Dreamed Derby Rules Stirred by Foxed Interview Roundup
A dream interview survey at the Great Frederick Fair sparks odd takes on Demolition Derby rules from figures including Clinton, Reno, Reagan, and Sarbanes. The narrator wakes, joking about hoochy-koochy girls and revisiting the fair’s possible trappings.
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Packwood
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Sally Murphy
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Nancy Reagan
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G. Gordon Liddy
Sen. Mikulski
Gary Hughes
Massa
Joey Chitwood
Lucky Teeter
Randy Weaver
Victor Cullen
Yvonne Small
Fair Board
James H Gouker Sr Sabillasville Editorial Reference
A local note credits James H Gouker Sr of Sabillasville with commentary on the Sahers and Roses Ball. The Sept 1 paper featured three editorial articles on the controversial issue and Roy Meachum’s column is seen as the clearest portrayal of how an ill conceived idea became a total disaster.
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Letters Critics Clash Over Dance Offense and Racial Tensions
A reader argues the dance offended some and accuses the newspaper of defending officials while condemning inflammatory rhetoric. The letter criticizes both sides for heat and urges calm and genuine issue focus. The writer also rebukes both the Concerned Citizens for Racial Justice and the Peace Resource Center for fanning tensions.
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Debates Over Evolution Teachings Stir Local School Controversy
Dennis L. Martin of Frederick argues against teaching Darwinian evolution in schools urging parents to let children decide for themselves. He contends evolution is unscientific and promotes religious creation beliefs as equally valid.
Bombing debate letter defends A bomb use
Paul Warrenfelt of Walkersville argues in defense of Truman’s decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan. He cites Pearl Harbor, Bataan Death March, Tokyo raids, and counts of troops and casualties to claim the bombings saved lives and ended the war quickly, urging readers to reject peace advocates and rely on veterans’ facts.
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Harry Truman
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Tokyo
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Peace Resource Center
Frederick
Canada
England
Letters to Editor Policy at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters with name address and phone for verification. Submissions should be mailed to 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or faxed to 662 8299.
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