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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1994
Page
4
A Maryland legislative committee halted a bill to allow cameras in state courtrooms. Opponents fear witness reticence and grandstanding by attorneys, while supporters cite public understanding of the judiciary. The bill likely returns next year, with public input urged.
A critical column argues that the Whitewater controversy reveals the press obsession with presidential wrongs, mocking the Times and other outlets for overkill. It cites editors fear of being left behind, selective coverage of Reagan and Carter eras, and calls for mature journalism defending democratic institutions.
A Frederick front page article reports the Frederick delegation to Annapolis McClellan Littrell Hattery and Stup voted against a proposed assault pistol ban. Readers criticize the reps for not consulting local law enforcement and urge firsthand experience in high crime areas to justify their stance. Don W Morley writes from New Afarxel.
Jerry Bowers of Thurmont urges taxpayers to scrutinize welfare recipients and argues for work requirements and contraception measures. He recalls writing to President Nixon and supports fining dishonest claimants while pressing for accountability and limited benefits.
Robert L. Wolfes Jr of Frederick criticizes Roy Meachum for a March 23 column alleging firearm knowledge gaps. He argues the TEC 10 does not exist and that incorrect facts render conclusions unreliable.
U S government ponders seizing Frederick Fairgrounds for a prisoner of war camp to aid farms and canneries. Frederick officials clash with Water Resources Administration over Carroll Creek sewer plans amid flooding concerns while city airport site search advances. Local retirements mark Salvation Army leader Eva Harris’s formal exit after decades of service.
A letter argues new entitlement plans lack credible funding amid budget deficits and would shift costs to high income areas. It cites Roberts and John Paul Galles criticizing a waged based premium payroll tax as harmful to small business while condemning forced collectivization through health reform and political bait and switch.
Michael T. Dwyer Sr. argues against proposed legislation to turn the U S telephone system into a nationwide surveillance network. He warns of lost liberties, compares to Gestapo tactics, cites Waco and IRS abuses, and urges vigilance against a one world governance, claiming Second Amendment rights would be imperiled.
Letter writer notes confusion between Dr Kevin S Hardwick and Rep Roscoe Bartletts Clinton health care forum. Bartlett voices five major objections including tax burdens state mandates deficit rise and penalties for seeking cures outside government. Critics warn of 700 billion cost over five years and gimmick financing per Moynihan remarks.
Letter writer accuses Robert R. Fogle of bias and superiority claims in his March 23 column More rules. The writer defends black voices and denounces racism while urging open mindedness and truth. The piece alleges bias in commentary and questions the meaning of statements about blacks.
The Frederick News-Post invites reader letters and requests name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume publication is not guaranteed and letters should include the writer’s contact details at the mail address shown.
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