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Newspaper
Dover Community News
Location
Dover, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 2004
Page
5
Letters urge defeat of a proposed amendment, arguing the legislature cannot provide greater control than the judiciary. The writer warns voters to inform friends and coworkers that the amendment is ill advised and should not pass due to an uninformed electorate.
To the Editor says Roland Hofemann should be re elected to the New Hampshire House representing Dover wards 5 and 6. He supported seniors veterans and constituents passing two veteran bills raising the property tax abatement and creating a state Iraq return home bonus. He filed a bill to freeze property tax increases for residents 80 and older and works with both parties. supporters credit him with a 100 percent success rate in resolving concerns and note he even has out of state requests.
John Kerry argues Americans must pursue renewable energy to end oil reliance. He calls for higher efficiency standards, tax incentives for fuel efficient vehicles and buildings, investment in public transit biofuels and fuel cell tech, contrasting with George Bush’s support for oil drilling and lower standards.
Readers critique the Bush Cheney administration citing Vietnam draft avoidance, Iraq war failures, national debt, and corporate ties. They advocate John McCain or John Kerry as alternatives and urge voting on November 2.
Parents debate education options as New Hampshire prepares for the November vote on state lawmakers likely to back school choice. The House narrowly rejected the bill 171 to 172 earlier, signaling momentum. Voters should question candidates Dan Philbrick and others about their stance to enable parental school choice.
A reader argues Kerry is flawed but preferable on Supreme Court and environmental policy. The writer deplores Bush’s rhetoric and war plans, calls to unseat Bush and Cheney, and urges support for Kerry and a Democratic administration to pursue peace and sanity.
A perspective laments rising mistrust of the United States by world leaders and citizens amid perceived political dishonesty. It warns that America’s status as leader of the Free World may be waning while government restrictions curb public worship and faith expressions.
A retired Navy officer endorses John Kerry for president criticizing Bush Cheney as arrogant and distorting facts. He cites nonpartisan sources like the 9 11 Commission and inspectors to question the war rationale and urges accountability.
A letter from fall 2003 explains Back Road is being rebuilt with tree removals, widening noted but safety remains a problem for pedestrians and drivers. Residents cite narrow, winding sections, large puddles during rain, and hazards in winter, with impact on students from St Thomas and Dover High. The area has grown since 1967, increasing housing and traffic. The city designated the road as a bikeway in the mid 1990s under Chapter 230 of the State.
A resident criticizes state and city rules for labeling Back Road scenic and for bicycle route standards, noting not all statutory criteria are met yet. The writer praises city workers and urges council to complete the project, arguing safety over opposition while stressing the road’s changing rural character.
City children enjoyed a summer in the Concord area thanks to Fresh Air Fund hosts and volunteers led by Nancy O Keefe. The nonprofit, now in its long running program since 1977, invites locals to host or interview prospective hosts for next summer.
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