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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1993
Page
6
County school system reasserts its no weapons rule amid debate sparked by a history demonstration with a flintlock rifle. An attorney general opinion suggests weapons could enter schools if rendered unalterably impossible to fire, fueling uncertainty about interpretation and future enforcement.
Sharon Delight Meachum, a Quaker and small business owner, criticizes partisan games and media attacks on Hillary Clinton. She supported Bill Clinton in 1992 but fears Washington politics as usual, hoping for real change. The piece notes rising gridlock and potential upheaval in the 1994 elections.
About 1.7 million Americans aged 65 plus do not qualify for automatic Medicare hospital coverage yet can join by paying 221 dollars monthly. In 2024 roughly 227,000 chose hospital insurance, per Health Care Financing Administration. The program does not deny coverage for pre existing conditions, so buying in may be a good option for some. Experts urge shoppers to compare private plans and HMOs before deciding. Part A covers hospital care, hospice, home health, and some skilled nursing services, with most retirees receiving it automatically.
The article explains automatic Part A coverage requires at least 10 years of Social Security or equivalent work credits. It notes many non qualifying groups such as certain state local workers teachers immigrants cash workers and religious personnel. It also covers how to buy in via Social Security and enrollment periods with penalties for late signups.
Weather warms to 80 degrees as Easter shines. Governor O Conor names Richard M Zacharias Frederick County License Commissioner. Sabin hints swan song after polio vaccine work at Frederick Cancer Research Center. Penn Central gains court approval to abandon East Street tracks to Chessie System. MSC chair James H Grove to be asked to resign. county plans reorganization by July. Will Allen urges four budget format changes for the Frederick County Board of Education.
Ronald B Dustin of Middletown urges extending the Metro from Shady Grove to Frederick to provide an alternative to automobiles. He argues adding lanes first will cause long construction disruption and questions future crowding, urging letters to officials to push transit expansion before lane increases.
A reader questions Glenn McMahan's front page pieces in The Frederick News-Post dated April 13 and 14 about Walkersville High School, arguing the coverage resembles gossip column material and lacks clear relation to the Walkersville High event.
Thomas R DeByi defends Walkersville High School against claims of dysfunction and gossip. He notes the school’s Blue Ribbon nomination and four years of measurable gains, praising Huffer and the staff for professionalism and dedication across drama and all activities.
Barbara Stroud argues doctors earn income that reflects the effort to become one. She recounts her son’s medical training from undergrad to M D and residency, noting personal sacrifice and ongoing education. She contrasts doctors’ pay with other high earners and suggests studying lawyers’ fees instead.
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