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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1997
Page
6
A Hood College lecture featuring Jane Elliott addresses ageism, sexism, and racism, tracing the 1968 eye color experiment and its aftermath. Elliott argues society must unlearn racism and recognize differences, urging broader audience reach beyond Frederick County to confront pervasive bias.
Carl R Harbaugh argues for a charter form of government in Frederick County urging move from a commission model to a county executive system. He cites growth and inefficiency under the current structure and praises a 1980s charter study by Judge Sam Barrick.
Dr Larry Edelstein writes from Frederick opposing Maryland DHMH moves to managed care for Medical Assistance patients. He warns private practitioners may not absorb seriously mentally ill patients, institutions may close, and multidisciplinary public clinics are vital to prevent costly hospitalizations. He urges continuation of the current public mental health system.
Frederick leaders debate funding priorities as R RUSH Lewis urges delaying a $20,000 McCurdy Field upgrade to pursue an east west street to ease Patrick Street congestion. The proposed route would start near Schleysville, connect to U S 40, run west behind Frederick Brick Works, pass Mt. Olivet Cemetery, reach Lincoln High School, and join Sherman Avenue.
A reader laments slow response from Congressman Roscoe Bartlett’s Washington staff after sending a January letter seeking legislation. By April 2 no reply had been received, highlighting constituent service as a key duty for the 6th District representative.
Rep Roscoe Bartlett introduces the United Nations Erroneous Debt Act to bar U S payments on GAO deemed non existent arrears. GAO cites 6.6 billion in UN support from 1992 to 1995 with only 1.8 billion counted toward U S dues and 4.8 billion largely unreimbursed to taxpayers.
John McCurdy of Monrovia urges audits of U.N. budgets citing high salaries and cash losses in Mogadishu and Kenya. He criticizes Democratic waste and money misallocation and thanks Congressman Bartlett for consideration. He calls for better use of funds.
Charles W. Eyler critiques Frederick County deliberations on removing politics from school board selections. He notes a proposed committee process, possible hearings, and governor appointments, opposing perceived protection by politicians over the voters.
Doris Krask of Frederick praises the March 12 piece by Krista Brick titled Gay couples long for the privileges of marriage. She commends the article and hoped it would further reduce prejudice by showing couples Peg Prentice and Diane Henry and Charles Dunham and Dan Shackelford share commitment and security like heterosexual couples.
A reader from New Market voices dismay at The Frederick News-Post front page detailing homosexuals. The letter condemns gay and lesbian coverage and urges prayer for readers, staff, and children, asking why biographic data of loving Christian families would not similarly be front page.
The Frederick News Post invites readers to submit letters exclusive to the paper, signed with name, address and both home and business phones for verification. Abridged letters may appear, while poems and form letters are not published.
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