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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1999
Page
4
Maryland boards consider mandatory summer school for eighth graders who fail to master material early, a response to social promotion concerns. Critics warn of huge tax costs and question readiness for high school while districts report water shortages and drought stresses.
Texas lawyer Pat Barber posted a billboard near Interstate 20 at Colorado City stating Just say No to Searches to inform drivers of their Fourth Amendment rights. The Texas Department of Transportation ordered removal with fines possible, alleging illegal roadside advertising.
Pat Barber sues the DOT over roadside searches citing First Amendment rights. A Texas judge issued an injunction in September 1998 allowing the sign to stay until a summary judgment hearing in October. Barber says the sign aims to spark debate on police consent searches and road safety, receiving mixed reactions from law enforcement.
Frederick school plans seek 14 acres fronting Motter Avenue opposite Staley Park for a new elementary school. ELINOR Barnhart of Frederick High and Anita Cooley of St John's High joined Girls' State attendees in Annapolis, with Betty Phebus, sponsored by Francis Scott Key Post Auxiliary.
A fragmentary report discusses time out as acceptable and appropriate in a center context. It mentions concerns about derailed activity, references to children and families, and the possible impact on a festive period observed by communities.
A local note describes Joyce H Johnson Frederick facing concerns about potential harm by a group. The report notes distress and mentions illness among individuals connected to the matter. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
Barbara Staltings urges readers to consider HAL Leary UY Case and take action to secure a positive future for all. The letter emphasizes communal responsibility and asks who will lead if not now.
Julia Hasset lauds Frederick City Police Department for traffic enforcement on South Market Street. She recounts near misses, daily delays, and a morning sighting of a traffic officer guiding flows to allow trucks to clear lanes safely. Cites improved safety for her family and neighbors despite longer wait times at lights.
Letter from Ro cco J Loscalzo of Bonita Springs Florida voices alarm over Walkersville water and sewer issues. He cites illness and a daughter's death linked to contaminated water and notes pressure from residents led to private well testing.
A Frederick County reader requests inclusion of the 29th Division Association in the Hello Frederick County supplement. The letter recalls World War I and World War II service by Frederick troops, mentions Cresap's Rifles Post 74 at the Talley Recreation Center, and notes many members are WWII veterans who fought at Omaha Beach.
A reader critiques Cindy Ferguson's letter about the NAACP. The author, biracial and active in youth leadership, asserts the organization is diverse and aimed at equal rights for all races and genders, countering claims it serves only Black people and denies privileges.
Quentin Clingerman argues the Constitution allows discussion of moral and spiritual values in public schools, distinguishing institutional religion from personal belief, and contrasts two responses to Columbine from the view that values should guide behavior versus government control.
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters from readers with name address and phone numbers for verification. Space limits mean not all letters are published. poems religious or personal verse are not accepted. readers may mail fax or email submissions to the newspaper.
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