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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1997
Page
7
The piece critiques a USA Weekend feature on dream homes and life stages, noting silly ad gimmicks like McDonald’s glass ornaments and a life stage house guide. It advocates focusing on basic decent housing in safe neighborhoods with affordable rents or mortgages for all residents.
A chaotic late push by GOP hopefuls for the upcoming municipal primaries unfolds as several candidates file papers and skip the front page photo. Key names include Kellogg, Higinbotham, Baldi, Grimes, and Baker, with others like Lee, Gordon, Murphy, Kreissig, and Beals also in play amid a crowded field and late entries.
A sharp critique of American cynicism notes 535 reasons to doubt Congress. It discusses Torricelli’s Kefauver memories, Weld’s ambassadorship bid blocked by Helms, and a parade of political misjudgments from past to present. The piece mocks partisanship, media, and shifting stances in Washington.
City engineer W Rayninkd Walter and Army officers toured Frederick municipal airport as a potential site for a military shuttle service linking Camp Detrick Edgewood Arsenal and national centers. Yankees outfielder Charlie Keller, recovering from spinal surgery, arrived at 306 Grove Blvd hoping to resume spring play. Volunteers in Frederick Carroll and Montgomery counties launched a 16 day drive to raise 600900 dollars for modernizing Frederick Memorial Hospital. County Commissioner Edgar Wirts demanded explanations at an air quality hearing about two cattle herds with damaged teeth near Buckeystown. Federal mediator Dick reported uneventful talks between Eastal¢a Aluminum and United Steelworkers Local 7886 on day one. Eight baseball teams registered as foster parents for the Babe Ruth tournament at McCurdy Field. Travelers urged to use caution on Md 355 detour south of Evergreen Point while road work narrows entry to Francis Scott Key Mall.
A reader criticizes city leaders for childish behavior in City Hall and aldermanic chambers. The piece cites Weinberg's debacle and poor communication as reasons to seek change, urging voters to elect mature, objective representatives and asking if residents bear responsibility for past choices.
A Frederick County licensed child care provider responds to a June 23 letter about a park incident. The writer urges parental supervision, cites professional standards and ongoing education, and argues that licensed providers are professionals, not babysitters, capable of upholding strict regulations.
Joyce E Farley of Walkersville argues for the important role of licensed child care in Frederick County. She notes providers give daily care hot meals and learning activities, arguing many families rely on two incomes and that women must work. She praises the profession and hopes for the writer’s son’s improvement.
A reader responds to Patti Busche about two income families, defending their parenting and finances. The letter denies assumptions that two income households neglect their children and asserts that work supports basic needs, morals, and constant parental care despite different schedules.
Christina Carson from Middletown reflects on parental responsibility and the impact of children’s behavior. She writes that their kids are their future and their work, expressing guilt over lack of choice about work decisions.
Kathryn Ruud argues that labeling media figures like Rush Limbaugh as instigators of violence is an attack on free speech. She notes harsh phrases used by Limbaugh and Ken Hamblin, which she says cultivate divisive rhetoric. She insists responses to hate speech must be more speech and respect for language.
A letter policy notice from The Frederick News Post outlines submission rules requiring exclusive content to the paper, signed by the writer with full home address and business phone details. It notes space limitations and non publication guarantees, and provides mailing and email submission instructions.
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