Delayed Report on Pena Traffic Stop Scrutinized by Sheriff
Sheriff Jim Hagg defends a thorough 180 page internal probe into the June 12 Pena traffic stop, noting Pena's lawyers blocked initial interview. He cites DOJ involvement and FBI recommendations on related incidents while criticizing sensational city press coverage and delayed public information. The sheriff stresses integrity of all parties and media's duty to fair reporting.
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Jim Hagg
U.S. Justice Department
FBI
Pena
Thomas Moore
Hagg
Justice Department
Big City
Frederick Coun
Internet upheaval and the Starr report dominate news access
The Starr report unleashed a media and public reaction as Internet traffic surged. News sites and House servers flooded with hits while the public pressed for access, challenging traditional news outlets and signaling a new era of online information power. Local figures and oddities appear amid broader national coverage.
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Interactive
MSNBC
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House of Representatives
Washington Post
Jason Poblete
House Government Reform and Oversight Committee
House
Fredericknewspost.com
Starr
CNN
Tyme Magazine
Green Berets
Laos
Time Warner
Colin Powell
Vietnam
Forbes Magazine
Gore’s fragile path amid Clinton scandal and 2000 race
Ann McFeathers notes Vice President Al Gore faces a tough political moment as the Monica Lewinsky affair bonds him to President Clinton. Public support for Gore lags, with many unsure of him, while Gore remains loyal and fundraising focused, navigating a long two years before 2001.
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Hillary Clinton
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Texas
George W Bush
al Gore
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U S
Monica Lewinsky
Lamar Alexander
Tennessee
Alexander
Ann McFeathers
White House
Scripps Howard News Service
Frederick airport inspection and local runway work deferred
A Civil Aeronautics Administration official inspected Frederick's municipal airport and will submit findings to regional headquarters. Officials will await further recommendations before advancing the runway paving project. The 81st grand lodge of Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters gathered in Frederick with over 100 from each group attending.
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Civil Aeronautics Administration
Frederick
Knights of Pythias
Maryland
Grand Lodge
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Interference by government in market urged to end
William L Herron argues against FTC actions blocking Martin's and favoring Giant. He says store ownership, monopoly fears, and union pressure should not drive openings or closings. He notes shoppers value choice among Giant, Martin's, and other outlets.
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Grant and Martin
Safeway
Food Lion
Weis
Superfresh
Giant
Martin’s
FTC
Slow response to power outage near Kemp Lane area
Donald W. Bailey Sr. complains Allegheny Power delayed restoring electricity after a 6 p.m. outage near Kemp Lane west of Frederick. He says trucks could not use a Rocky Springs Road bridge weight limit, causing delays past 11 p.m. despite multiple calls and a promised formal complaint a week earlier.
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Kemp Lane
Frederick City
Allegheny Power
Rocky Springs Road
Power Company
Potomac Edison
Hagerstown
Tom Responds to Frederick News-Post Immigration Article
Tom writes a brief letter reacting to a Frederick News-Post piece on legal immigrants. He questions policy focus and urges balanced coverage reflecting immigrant contributions and lawfulness.
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Tom
Frederick
Texas letters push harsher action on repeat DWI offenders
A Texas reader praises crackdown on repeat drunken driving and denounces lenient penalties. The letter argues immigrants’ crime strains U.S. jails and tax dollars, calls for stronger consequences, and references political figures and a request for Rep Bartlett’s letter.
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Texas
Tam
Letter to Rep Bartlett on landmine ban shocks reader
A reader criticizes Rep Roscoe Bartlett for labeling anti personnel landmines as defense equipment and for implying Third World casualties are less significant. The letter contrasts U S and foreign children and questions Clinton accusations of murder.
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Clinton
Tim McCown
Congress
Rep. Bartlett
Fredercktown
Roscoe Bartlett
U.S
Growth and Slums Threaten Frederick County Farms
Paul Beale of Emmitsburg laments rapid development in Frederick County, recounting his family’s farm history and warning that Interfaith Housing plans for Silo Hill would bring traffic danger and crowded streets. He urges national consideration of growth and cites concerns about taxes and foreign banks.
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Frederick County
Nester
Silo Hill
Fitzgerald
Interfaith Housing
McDonald's
William Shakespeare
Switzerland
United States
Frederick News-Post Letters Policy Update
The Frederick News-Post invites exclusive signed letters submitted with the writer’s water name home address and contact numbers for verification. Submissions may be space limited and not all letters will be published. poetry verse form letters and copies addressed to others are not printed. Send by mail to Letters to the Editor 200 E Patrick St Freder MD 21705 by fax 301-662-8299 or by email letters fredericknewspost.com.
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Fredenck News-Post
News-Post
Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick Sr
P.O
Frederick
Fredericknewspost.com
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