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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 2001
Page
4
Editorial criticizes states for allocating only five percent of the 21 billion settlement to smoking prevention. It argues the rest funds shortfalls, bonds, health care, and research. The piece warns that minimal prevention undermines long term health savings and accuses officials of misusing public money for political expediency.
The article outlines Ashrawi’s critique of Israeli policy and U.S. support, arguing occupation fuels insecurity and Palestinian terror as a reaction. It portrays Israeli doublespeak, dehumanization of Palestinians, and calls for addressing the core grievance of occupation to achieve peace.
Local notes show Middletown and Thurmont fire companies meeting Maryland Bureau rural protection standards while a Mountain Theater Braddock Heights production with Kay Dawn and Robert Drew headlines. Jefferson County marks 150th birthday with a mock order urging modest dress. Brunswick promotes Donald L. Dixon to sergeant. Little League wins state title and eyes Eastern Region. A Carroll Valley search ends. Frederick Planning Commission rejects Rosenstock farm annexation asine and poor planning against growth plan.
Letter to the editor from Laura Rhoderick of Frederick criticizes the Frederick News for repeatedly labeling David Koontz as a gay activist and urges less biased descriptors for public figures. She argues such labeling fosters prejudice and calls for more responsible reporting of all candidates.
Readers complain that road repaving often leaves worsened conditions. examples include a large hole near the U S 40 left lane and U S 15 north entrance, and newly reworked I 70 westbound bridges full of bumps. The caller questions who signs off on work and suggests inspectors may be biased toward raise in auto service needs.
Citizens urge replacement of James Grimes with professional managers to fix slow downtown repaving. Critics cite recurring paving delays and unsafe streets as evidence of a dysfunctional public works department under Grimes' tenure. Local residents call for streamlined contracts and accountable city administration.
Peter Samuel laments August streetwork chaos in Frederick. He notes damage from bumper scraping and messy paving, predicting asphalt over brick drives and sidewalks. He criticizes the Historic District Commission and public works for halted leadership and poor follow-through.
Tina Morgan from Myersville argues that using young referees in soccer games, especially a 16 year old in Crofton, risks chaos. She says inexperienced officials cannot regain control during high stakes matches and condemns aggressive parent behavior, urging better assignment and teaching self restraint.
A resident questions Brunswick growth and annexation at City Hall. The mayor defends a long term plan to allow public input while noting needed funds for infrastructure. A citizen challenges the cash need and warns growth may worsen finances. ALAN LAZEROW praises Frederick High student involvement and emphasizes equal treatment for athletes and non athletes.
In a heated Aug. 10 reader letter Deborah Burgoyne faces abortion remarks. Melissa Gross argues the ethics, contrasting fetal abortion with late pregnancy medical procedures, calling society inconsistent for deeming one humane and the other “gross.”
The letter argues that not only parents but league leadership must answer for assigning a 16-year-old to referee a match between 14-year-olds. It stresses that junior referees learn through on the job training in every game and calls for proper training amid a referee shortage.
A Frederick County public school teacher responds to a letter about the Kelly O’Bryant matter. The writer argues the case should not target the school system and that any punishment belongs to the judicial system, not teachers or students’ families.
A letter from Emily A. Marsh urges Frederick ice cream vendors to come to Elm Street during a heat wave. She notes at least 16 children under 15 would flock to a jingling truck, buffering concerns over comfort and local quality of life.
The Frederick News-Post invites letters from readers but restricts content and format. It requires name, address, and contact information, and excludes poetry religious verse form letters or copies of emails. Letters should not be addressed to other people and may be edited for volume and clarity.
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