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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1995

Page

6

Voluntary simplicity fascinates the rich downsizing

The trend of voluntary simplicity shows upscale individuals shedding luxury like yacht club memberships and two Jaguars to focus on family and environment. Boomer interest grows, with about 3.1 million already embracing it and potential growth, while critics note the moral risk of swapping places with the less wealthy.

Bridging the gaps in Frederick County education

Nissa Quill from Frederick argues for greater parental and educator influence in schools, critiques four period days, and urges dialogue to improve salaries, class sizes, discipline, and policy making. She cites teacher workloads, classroom time, and community trust as central to attracting and retaining teachers.

John O'Neill Frederick County Frederick Ostensi Nissa Quill

Tisch’s CBS era blamed for decline of a great network

A columnist recounts how Larry Tisch’s CBS purchase led to a decline from the Paley era. He cites rising greed, neglected upkeep from dirty carpets to crumbling maintenance, and a shift from a hospital-clean CBS building to a weaker, richer enterprise. Billie Tisch’s praise is challenged by the outcome.

Arry Tisch Billie Tisch Billie Larry Tisch CBS Bill Paley Larry Tisch Wall Street Frank Stanton

Andy Rooney on CBS leadership and sale to Westinghouse

Rooney criticizes Larry Tisch for cost cutting at CBS, says lean management harmed reporters and products, notes talent departures and a weakened news operation. He recounts a confrontation over an interview and states he remains loyal until a sale completes to Westinghouse for over 5 billion dollars with stockholders poised to profit.

CBS Black Rock Larry Tisch Tisch Diane Sawyer ABC Charles Kuralt Westinghouse Electric Corporation Sam Donaldson Westinghouse Billie Tribune Media Services

McSherry brothers reunite at 19 E Second St Frederick

Lt James McSherry USNR back from eight major campaigns. W Clinton McSherry Jr discharged from Army Air Corps after B 29 bombing work. Chief Straley weighs 15 percent city salary increases pending 1946 budget draft. Sgt Barney Kandel cited for role in great bombing raid on Japan. Todd seeks three months to pursue sale of Key Hotel without foreclosure pressure. Emmitsburg faces 50 000 visitors for Mother Seton masses. Jeanne Bussard Workshop signs Litton Bionetics contract for Frederick Cancer Research Center laundry services worth about 23000 annually. two washers and two dryers to be run by seven handicapped workers daily.

McSherry Brothers E. Second St Frederick James McSherry USNR Navy W. Clinton McSherry Jr Army Air Corps Fred Straley Frederick City Jeanne Bussard Litton Bionetics Frederick Cancer Research Center Helen Nassar

Missing Rock Creek Park tennis tour not in July paper

A local reader laments the July 24 issue's lack of coverage for the ATP Legg Mason tournament held at Rock Creek Park Washington DC. Finals on Sunday the 23rd featured top players Andre Agassi and Stefan Edberg amid strong participation, leaving fans disappointed by no reporting.

Rock Creek Park Washington, D.C Andre Agassi Stefan Edberg

Reader letter questions front page timing and fred net coverage

Kathy Bilton of Shepherdstown W V a writes to challenge the July 20 front page for a two month old issue referenced in May 18 reporting. She defends fred net users, warns about hackers, and urges more on local Internet provider coverage citing her Malta and Appalachian Trail pages.

Fred.net Frank DiGenharo Frederick Post Malta Globe

Fifth grade band cut draws strong letters to editor

A reader from Frederick criticizes the school board for cutting fifth grade band and exploratory music, arguing education includes music and lamenting lost dreams of playing trumpet or sax. The letter questions funding priorities, cites local arts events, and urges reevaluation of public spending and support for arts in schools.

Arts Festival Greets Frederick Creekside Revival

The June weekend drew visitors to Frederick for an Arts Festival along Carroll Creek. The project, funded by Frederick City, Frederick County, and Maryland tax dollars, aimed to revitalize downtown and curb flood damage. Initiated by former Mayor Ronald Young, it evolved since the late 1970s to support vendors and public use.

Frederick Carroll Creek Frederick City Frederick County Maryland Ronald Young

Letters to the Editor in The Frederick News-Post

The Frederick News-Post invites reader letters and asks contributors to include name, address, and a phone number for verification. Submissions may be sent by mail to Patrick Sr. at P O Box 578 Frederick MD or by telefax to 662-8299.

Frederick News-Post Frederick Newseeck Patrick Sr P.O Frederick, MD

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