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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1997
Page
7
Local industry debates relocation as Moore Business Forms contemplates expanding beyond Thurmont tied to a long‑standing 50‑year presence. The move could affect workers and the small town after prior plant closures in 1990 and 1995, while chamber efforts push for trained labor and strong community relations.
The piece profiles Casper Taylor of Allegany County, detailing his influence in helping Cur berland and western Maryland through transportation, tourism, and casino ambitions. It notes state money funneled into the West ern Maryland Scenic Railroad, Old Depot Restaurant, and Rocky Gap Lodge project, with projections and cost overruns. It highlights Taylor’s role as House speaker and his push for Las Vegas style gambling to bolster his political base.
Clarence M Kelley led the FBI from 1973 to 1978 guiding the agency away from Hoover era excesses. He restored morale and credibility, ended racial bias in policy, and expanded recruitment of women and minorities while narrowing cases to quality over quantity.
A scrambled report notes Emmitsburg’s last five years without a weekly paper, revival plans for The Observer and The Chronicle, and the Baltimore locomotive debut at a Legion parade. It also covers a dynamiting probe near Shangri-La, Fastalco’s union dispute, and Frederick officials on water compliance. Dawn Moss earns NRC post and award in Silver Spring.
Debora Green, Frederick, notes Waterford development sits near U.S. 15 and an interstate in under ten years. She disputes Emil Maynard's noise complaint, calling his move beside a highway a reason for his grievance and tarring his motives with speculation about other nuisances.
The piece critiques the AMA and medical education for neglecting chronic pain relief. It cites a Washington Post Health Magazine study of 81 physicians from 35 schools, showing minimal training in cancer pain management and widespread underdose errors. It argues for patient rights and policy dialogue on end of life pain control.
A letter discusses a Connecticut cousin's death and chronic pain, arguing for pain management, then reflects on racism and learning from diversity. Doug and Jennifer Merson sign off.
A reader letter from Paul Beale of Kimmitsburg condemns a local News Post piece on race relations, arguing the letter fosters racism. The writer cites hair clippers for Black students and a quoted phrase about Black people entering white communities, urging acceptance of differences and condemning ignorance.
William S Mayo reflects on Fredericktowne and its environs with nostalgia for landmarks and memories. He recalls Noraholics gathering by a motel fireplace in Clemtown Center after Ms Roberts speaks in Boonsboro, along with statues, bridges, and forgotten hitching posts that speak when ears listen.
The Frederick News Post invites signed letters with sender contact details for verification. Publication is not guaranteed due to space and editorial balance. Send letters by mail to Letters to the Editor Frederick News Post 200 Panic St or email fredericknews postcom.
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