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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1998
Page
6
A study notes U S prisons hold about 1.2 million with violent offenders up 50 percent from 1990 to 1996 as longer sentences and tougher parole rules push more behind bars plus concerns over overcrowding and rehabilitation budgets. The piece weighs public demand for safety against rising incarceration costs and potential penal reforms.
The article recalls the centennial of the Key monument in Mount Olivet Cemetery and outlines the Key statue’s origins, Nellie Thomas’s charcoal portrait, and connections to The News-Post and Delaplaine family. It mentions All Saints Church on North Court Street, the West Church Street church built in 1856, and pews moved to the undercroft chapel now housed at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center. It also covers the sale of Key stamps from the 50 year old issue linked to the Francis Scott Key Hotel and a 1967 foreclosure effort involving David Rubenstein and receivership.
The first of two commemorative stamps, a three cent issue, honors Key with a second stamp of four cents issued September 14, 1964 for the 150th anniversary of The Star Spangled Banner. Variants exist in the poem’s third stanza between manuscript text and Coppini’s monument casting, with Delaplaine citing "that band" while Coppini uses "foes."
A Tribune column reflects on how partisan battles shape views of testimony and justice, recalling President Clinton and the Clinton era while praising Rep. Christopher Shays for political finance reform. It cites Sindiwe Magona on South Africa, notes long standing hostilities among peoples, and argues hate persists globally across ethnic and religious lines.
David L. Miller of Wilmington discussed All American Aviation Inc plans for two daily flights to Frederick municipal airport with Mayor Lloyd Culler and City Engineer W. Raymond Walter. A 25 ton truck crane toppled into a ditch near Hyattstown. operator Victor Wolfe escaped unharmed. The Francis Scott Key Memorial Committee decorated stores to honor Key’s Frederick roots. The White House invited Sadat and Begin to Camp David for a face to face summit. Lenny Simpson said the Fraternal Order of Police passed a no confidence vote in Police Superintendent di Grazia. Creamery Road residents cheered keeping their road open during U.S. 15 dualization. Mayor Ronald Young warned the 1978 county election is crucial for Frederick with 30 candidates clogging the field.
A Frederick city priest praises the police and citizens after a rain delayed Fourth of July fireworks show at Baker Park. He commends officers for calm leadership and the community for patient behavior amid criticism of the department.
Reader criticizes front page decision on July 27 to feature a story about a deputy incident involving a Hood professor. Complains the piece biases against the sheriff’s office and questions the headline’s clarity and timing. Cites prior coverage as similarly slanted and argues accountability belongs in context, not splashy prominence.
A reader defends Sheriff Hagg and the Frederick News-Post while urging responsible reporting on police actions. Peggy Ball ew commends Rocky Ridge leader Tm not saying growth should overwhelm infrastructure and laments APFO loopholes. Laura Grimes cites county government accountability in Woodsboro.
A Frederick County resident rails against rapid growth and transplant arrivals, criticizing the board of county commissioners for inadequate impact fees and loopholes in the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance. The writer singles out David Gray for campaign‑promise adherence while noting others center on education.
A letter criticizes county commissioners and school officials for delaying the opening of Central County High School until September 2004. It cites Frederick High School nearing 125 percent capacity, costly plans at 27.5 million dollars, and development in Ballenger Creek as factors harming students. The author urges faster mitigation to free seats at Frederick High. Signed Ned Erickson.
The Frederick News Post accepts signed letters exclusive to the paper with water name home address and both phones for verification. Space constraints lead to abridgment and not all letters are published. Submissions may be mailed faxed or emailed to the Frederick MD newspaper.
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