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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 2001
Page
4
A recent study on hooking up among college students is described as sex without emotion with rules forbidding expectations beyond the moment. The piece notes risks of STDs and emotional harm, while suggesting some students may form genuine connections despite the impersonal setup.
A Carter Ford commission urges uniform statewide voter registration and vote standards, limits on TV networks calling states during voting, and making Election Day a national holiday. It warns against abolishing local control over poll times and suggests felons may vote after serving sentences. The report seeks action from Bush Congress and states.
The board of aldermen authorized widening north traffic and converting Fourth to Seventh streets into a one way southbound lane. Market Street will be northbound and Bentz Street southbound under contemplated plans.
A reader condemns Frederick High School administration and politics after a student alerted authorities about weapons linked to Kelly Bryant. The letter attacks the system, praises theater, and accuses officials and supporters of deceit and neglect, urging better guidance for students and reform.
A Baltimore train calamity described as colossal engulfed in fire along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park and the Potomac River. The July 18 wreck caused flames to burn for days and generate intense heat across the region, per The Washington Post report.
A chemical leak from Atoms LG etches fumes into a storm drain near a power plant site. Hydrochloric acid entered Washington Creek in Frederick County causing a chlorine gas cloud and resident evacuations. The creek feeds the Potomac River, raising concerns over environmental impact across the county.
The writer argues that fines for off leash dogs are insufficient and ineffective. Irresponsible owners must be held accountable with meaningful, enforced penalties to prevent harm to people and pets. Kathy Engle, Frederick, urges action before tragedy strikes.
Local readers react to Sempra Energy Corp promo claiming benefits for Frederick. Critics urge the company to focus on California first, skeptical of zero emissions promises and potential energy cost impacts if they move into Frederick.
A resident voices worry that West Winds Golf Community will fill every land spot, bringing higher crime to a once beautiful Epsom area. The letter questions local planning and urges others to share the concern, noting movement from New Market and tax issues referenced in broader notices.
Reader Robert C. Mount from Lewistown disputes a letter by Jane D Abrecht arguing about a 2001 tax cut. He notes the current year provides an advance against rate reductions, with 3 percent of 6000 dollars and 600 dollars for joint filers, while the 15 percent rate may stay in effect depending on policy.
A reader argues owners are at fault for dog attacks citing personal experiences with breeds like poodles boxers and labs. The piece laments unattended dogs roaming streets endangering children riders and pedestrians and questions the logic of breed based safety claims and fines.
Diana Williams of Gaithersburg protests Bill Heinmiller's light view of childhood misbehavior. She urges recognition of how deadly hot car exposures are for toddlers and calls for continued, clear information on safety tips, noting tragedies and innocent deaths.
In a July 16 letter Mr Chikds calls Bush's tax cut expensive and argues that with all the brains in Washington they could change the withholding amount from paychecks and give taxpayers extra money each week. He critiques the proposal as impractical and costly.
Readers are invited to send letters to the editor with the writer’s full name and home address. The paper notes space constraints and reserves the right to publish or withhold letters. Poetry religious verse or copies of other writings are not published.
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