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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 2001
Page
4
Michael Gurian argues public schools shortchange boys by mostly female K 6 teachers and by neglecting real gender differences in brain structure and behavior. He says classrooms should adapt to impulsiveness types and need for downtime to improve learning outcomes despite political correctness impeding changes.
A Scripps Howard analysis relying on Census data from 1995 to 2000 finds an 8 percent drop in children living with a single mother and a rise in two-parent Black households, aided by the 1996 reform and five-year benefit limits. Experts note improved outcomes for children in married families and acknowledge critics' shifting views, while cautioning that poverty is not eradicated and reforms may need revisions.
The Tri County Soap Box Derby honored Richard Keeney sponsored by the International Order Hed Men. Keeney finished fourth as the Hed Men hosted the annual formula pacuc at Abb's woods off US 40 A. About 300 people attended. City Engineer W Raymond Walter sought estimates for a progressive traffic light system on Bentz Street for the planned one way system to handle through traffic.
The Automobile Club of Maryland credited Frederick for no pedestrian fatalities or injuries during 1978 through 1980 and presented the award to Mayor Ronald N Young. Esther Selby of the Frederick club office delivered the citation.
Gaithersburg reader urges higher alert for roadwork in Frederick downtown intersections. She notes absence of clear signs, risk to vehicles at posted speeds, and calls for visible warnings wherever construction occurs.
A reader rebukes proponents of care for vulnerable groups and asserts that only when loving advocates fully adopt all at risk children will they merit discussion on the value of human life born and unborn. The letter is signed JO CHOTO from Frederick.
James Speicher weighs rethinking the Middletown Bypass location. He argues a northern route would better channel future development, protect U S 40 A traffic, and limit impact on U S 40 A. He warns southern alignment could expose Md 17 to growth south of old town and traffic shifts to U S 40 A.
BRAD GILLENWATER argues in Baltimore that Roy Meachum misreads the August 10 editorial. He notes the July 31 vote targeted only banning creation of cloned human embryos for stem cells and that research using placental, cord blood, or bone marrow sources remains legal and debated.
S Dylan Breuer argues letters on Jude 7 and Maryland's nondiscrimination law misread scripture. He notes no word for homosexual in Hebrew or Greek and emphasizes justice, wages, and welcoming the stranger as central to Christian teaching, urging support for basic human rights for Marylanders.
The writer argues most colleges exceed family means with in state aid only at Maryland, cites need based limits, merit programs, and federal aid gaps. He notes 85 percent of scholarships excluded him, urges awareness for merit based funding to help gifted students attend their chosen colleges.
Reader Mark Loop denounces Aug 17 Ike Wilson piece on the Flying Tigers and Korea for factual errors. He argues the American Volunteer Group fought in World War II China Burma India, not Korea, and urges accurate reporting honoring veterans.
A reader letter criticizes a War story ad error and calls for accuracy. It notes the Flying Tigers formed in World War II to defend China and the Burma Road, questions China’s help in the Korean War, corrects the county spelling Allegany, and urges better reporting and proofreading at The News-Post.
A reader weighs pro life demonstrations at Frederick Towne Mall and argues that depictions of abortion harm children while urging parental choice to shield youths. The letter also hints at joining the pro life ranks once orphanages in Meachum pause their activities, noting the dated tone and muddled timing.
The Frederick Mowe-Post invites letters to the editor while limiting certain content. Readers should include their name address and a daytime phone number. Due to high volume no guarantee of publication is made and poetry religious verse form letters or copies are not published.
Linda Postelle, former gallery owner and art teacher, now runs Gallery Suites bed and breakfast in two Main Street buildings. She expanded from a 10 year gallery to host art themed suites with hand painted furniture and local decor, offering $100 per night for two with breakfast.
Bergdorf Goodman and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced a year round partnership making the New York retailer the official fashion consultant for the Emmys. Bergdorf will preview red carpet trends before the awards and collaborate with Hollywood costume designers to align runway looks with TV fashion influences.
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