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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1991
Page
6
Frederick County Commissioners will examine the local ethics law with aims to broaden coverage to more decision makers. They plan stricter disclosure duties, including gifts, outside employment, real estate, and business interests, amid renewed public input on potential revisions.
Two teenagers halted by red newspaper boxes watched front page headlines about an aldermen hearing on the police department. The mayor and city officials dodged questions as officers voiced grievances, signaling frustration and calls for reform amid an unresolved police staffing and oversight debate.
Long excerpt shows Charlton Heston attacking Bush on labor policy, aligning with the National Right to Work Committee. It notes his opposition to NLRB nominee Cracraft and Beck ruling enforcement, plus strain with the Screen Actors Guild and public stance during hearings and briefings with White House counsel.
Fifty years ago Dr. Mark Welsh, state veterinarian, announced two Urbana district livestock deaths were due to anthrax with a farm quarantine in force and no countywide alarm. Other items note Frederick County dog tax woes, a 1926 cross country youth tour, disaster inspections after August storms, $23 000 startup funds under a labor act, and local leaders addressing housing and unemployment after Fort Detrick deactivation.
The item previews a compact recall of a 16 item set from the News-P files, signaling a retrospective look at recent archival clippings. It notes the source as the News-P collection and hints at brief summaries or highlights drawn from past coverage.
Marie Sorchner argues in Mount Airy letter that volunteering at schools creates mission, team spirit and high expectations. She laments funding cuts and dwindling volunteers, urging a return to community service as a civic duty beyond job focus.
A citizen critiques cries for education reform and the idea of a new world order. The writer questions the focus on competition, praises education for logic and understanding, and warns against fear of global conflicts as humanity expands beyond Earth.
Cynthia Beach of Clarksburg argues abortion involves complex rights and duties. She questions forcing victims of rape or incest to carry pregnancies and the ethical balance between individual freedom and responsibility.
A reader from Woodsboro questions the motives of the education system and national leadership. He asks whether balanced education serves children's betterment or perpetuates mistrust and deceit. He warns against embracing a new world order built on harmful attitudes.
The letter challenges Free State’s plan to import 1000 tons of garbage daily from New York and New Jersey into Frederick County near the Potomac River. It urges readers to contact county commissioners at 694-1100, demanding they retract a letter claiming compliance with the county solid waste plan and to place residents’ interests first. The writers sign as Mary and Dave Siuta from Knoxville.
The Frederick News-Poet invites signed letters with printed name address and phone for verification. Not all letters are published due to volume. Fax number provided for submissions and an editor contact for analysis articles. focus on Frederick County and the state.
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