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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1994
Page
7
Frederick County officials say bulk trash pickups are eliminated this spring to fix winter-damaged roads. Residents may haul waste to the landfill on a free dump day, with neighbor help urged. In fall, bulk trash returns, and officials acknowledge inconvenience but emphasize road repairs as the main goal.
Roy Meachum critiques The Paper and House of Spirits as bloated star vehicles. He cites muddled plots, overlong runtimes, and implausible casting, arguing credibility and pacing suffer despite renowned names. He singles out Meryl Streep and Vanessa Redgrave for flaws and questions the films' appeal versus ticket prices.
Republican candidate Tim Ferguson criticizes Medicaid funded abortions, arguing human rights for the unborn trump special interests. He cites 97 percent of abortions for birth control and appeals to pro choice leaders to oppose abortion as contraception. Ferguson contrasts with incumbent Charles Smelser in Frederick Carroll district.
Ty Anglebower of Point of Rocks critiques Andrew C. Wack's Feb letter Liberalism cont and argues that labeling people by party fuels division. He says divisions arise from people who blame others by titles rather than facts and denies a two‑group accusation while opposing partisan ousting in 1998.
Michael J. Monahan of Mount Airy writes in reply to Charles Lee of Frederick and Donny Marshall of Monrovia about racism in policing printed March 29. He says racism is an excuse for abhorrent behavior and urges living within the law and cooperating with officers to reduce racism. He notes police are endangered by racists and other felons, many of whom are repeat offenders.
The text argues that children imitate adults language about disability and cites examples from politics and media. It notes many people spend their lives helping disabled children and the impact of adults’ words on kids’ perceptions.
Four city officials were urged to sponsor community activities to curb juvenile delinquency and provide recreation for Frederick youths. Mayor Hugh W Gittinger was reminded of prior discussions, while Alderman Russell H McCain said officials should not run recreation centers, urging schools churches and civic groups to take responsibility for supervised youth recreation. Ruth H. Rice joined the Women’s Army Corps and heads to Fort Meade as a supply clerk after basic training. James W. Stewart announced Frederick and Frederick County lead the state in waste paper collection. Julian Bond spoke at Hood College criticizing Nixon era attitudes toward the poor as neglectful. Yellow Springs Boy Scouts observed a government in action with the Mayor and Board. U.S. 40 West tap charges were set at $900 per property, and attorney Richard E. Zimmerman threatened to sue rather than pay.
The author reflects on a March 29 letter by Charles Lee criticizing crime policy. He asserts a war on crime targets all criminals, mentions ride along programs, dog sniffing in probable cause, and profile stops. He doubts Mr Lee will attend the Policemen's Ball and defends officers risking their lives to protect the public.
The Frederick Post reports February 8 that Democrats are anticipated to run for office in the upcoming fall elections, prompting warnings to voters. The piece cites concerns about Religious Right figures possibly seeking political office to influence morality and education standards.
A reader-letter discussion critiques strategies to label religious conservatives as stealth candidates and argues for or against demonizing groups. The exchange references Democrats United, Gary Hughes, Stephen Crawford, and reactions from Emily Daniels and Terry Kitchen amid school policy debates.
A morning paper recounts a cheerleader with good grades involved in a gun incident. The writer argues for two-year expulsion and relocation to Heather Ridge, noting the social pressure of helping a friend and the potential emotional impact on the girl redoing eighth grade.
Andrew Reeves from Ballenger Creek Middle School argues against banning works like Samuel Clemens. He warns provincial censorship harms society by restricting access to literature that reflects different cultures, humor, and imagery. He urges education over restraint to preserve literary freedom.
The Frederick News-Post invites letters to the Editor and asks contributors to include name address and phone number for verification. It provides mailing address at the Frederick News-Post 200 E Patrick Street P O Box 578 Frederick MO 21705 and a telefax number 662-8299 for submission.
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