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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1999
Page
3
Editorial argues that in 20 years miles driven will rise 73 percent while new highway miles grow only six. It urges high occupancy lanes during peak times, expanded mass transit like extending Metro, flexible hours, telecommuting, and more road relief to curb congestion and road rage.
The letter by freshman State Senator Alex Mooney draws fire as a malign political tactic likened to McCarthyism. The piece defends Gov Glendening's gay rights measure while accusing Mooney of using fear of militants to boost his reelection bid. The writer notes Frederick's political climate, mentions opponent Blaine Young, and condemns Mooney's divisive rhetoric as a minority fad rather than a broad community motive.
Howard News Service notes a pattern of hype over the Iowa Republican straw poll, citing Washington Post and New York Times coverage. The piece argues the non-binding event showed vote-buying dynamics and costly per-vote spending, challenging its democratic significance.
Dr. Carroll Easterday, county health officer, described alum areas in Frederick as comparable to large cities. Architects’ plans aim to enlarge and modernize the city with a public campaign raising about $633,301.52, including $114,724.08 pledged so far.
Leah Albrecht of Mount Airy voices concern as Maryland House passes a law restricting border crossing for cigarette purchases. She cites an arrest in Bethesda for crossing into Virginia to buy cigarettes and return. At Girls State, a related bill was debated and deemed unconstitutional.
Local parents express shock at gun violence and urge action. They call for backing community policing and supporting grants from the president's Community Oriented Policing initiative to put more officers on the streets and protect children.
The writer calls for universal background checks and photo licensing, voting endorsements, and stronger penalties for hate crimes and gun violence while praising Maryland teachers and school programs. He proposes sharing youth team rosters to boost playing time and suggests collaboration among local youth associations to balance opportunities for players across programs.
A local speaker urges preserving shared space for youth sports programs and highlights the lasting impact on Mount Airy Youth Athletic Association. The message emphasizes community benefit and enduring support from families with past connections to local leagues.
The Frederick News-Post invites unsigned letters but requires the writer’s name address and home and business phone numbers for verification. Letters may be abridged for space and poetry or unseen copies are not published. Submissions: mail to Letters to the Editor Frederick News-Post 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 fax 303-682-8289 or email letters fred
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