Frederick County selects Paul Gordon to head 250th celebration
The Frederick County commissioners named Sept 12 Paul Gordon director of the county's year long 1998 anniversary events. Gordon, a former city mayor, brings local history research and leadership that should shape a unique county wide celebration. The city began its own 250th anniversary with a weekend of events including a costume ball parade and laser show. A 12 member anniversary commission and thousands of volunteers will support the plan. Gordon previously led the city’s historical observance from 1990 to 1994.
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Racial Harmony Affirmed in City 250th Birthday Events
Organizers say the anniversary welcomed Black, yellow, brown and white citizens to all events. Exclusions were due to elitist paternalism, not race, religion, or ethnicity. Debate focused on the borrowed confederate Sabers and Roses name amid past racist incidents at the Fairgrounds.
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Baltimore black mayoral race sparks debate on race and power
A critical column analyzes Baltimore's 250th anniversary politics and Kurt Schmoke's 20 point win. It argues a climate of racism remains, voting drives highlight black unity, and economic gains for African Americans may be elusive amid capital flight and opposition from white power structures.
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Washington Audits a Billion Dollar Federal Office Complex
A massive 3.1 million square foot building rises near the White House as a symbol of ongoing federal sprawl despite promised cutbacks. By 1996 construction finishes and a 1997 inauguration parade views from its towers, while taxpayers face at least 1 billion dollars in cost and upkeep.
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Frederick Fair Hopes Rise As Rain Clears For 83rd Event
Rain eased after 36 hours threatening floods in the Potomac and Monocacy valleys. Frederick Fair preparations continued with open entry books and many reserved seats sold. Sears opened a larger farm store at 405 Market Street with music, coffee, prizes, and a bull-call contest. Visitation Academy enters its 100th year on East Second Street. Kids Day featured a demolition derby and a beef auction. The Pentagon announced three Fort Detrick employees died from diseases linked to work at the bios lab, years after 1951 1964 investigations. Maryland DOT unfurled a $1 213 000 octagonal rest area at I 70 South Mountain.
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Goody 500 Bump and Run Sparks Controversy Over Earnhardt Action
The Goody 500 race drew scrutiny after Dale Earnhardt bumped Rusty Wallace and was black flagged for the incident, leaving Wallace out of contention. Earnhardt also forced Terry Labonte sideways near the finish, delaying Labonte while Earnhardt claimed second place. Commentators argue about penalties and whether such moves should affect earnings or suspensions.
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Laser show at Frederick anniversary sparks mixed reaction
A reader laments the laser show at Frederick's 250th celebration for glorifying drug culture through rock and rap images while applauding the patriotic finale. The crowd reacted strongly, with boos during the drug-themed segment and fervent support for the final tribute to Frederick and the U.S. flag.
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Dropping A-bombs justified ending the war and VJ Day
Letter argues that atomic bombs shortened World War II, ending fighting after Nagasaki and leading to surrender. It contrasts with Pearl Harbor casualties, commends VJ Day jubilation, and claims conventional bombing failed to halt war. Separately, Steve Jarvis urges reform of the Endangered Species Act to balance private timberland rights with conservation.
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Angela S. Montague
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United States of Japan
Pearl Harbor
Montague
Punishing good stewardship in North Carolina timberland
Ben Cone liquidates his 5000 acre NC forest after decades of careful management aimed at wildlife habitat and long rotation. The article notes private landowners take pride in land stewardship, but reveals Ben faced consequences for successful conservation efforts and logging strategy.
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The Frederick News-Post invites letters from readers and requests name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume they cannot guarantee publication and may edit letters for space or taste.
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