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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1995
Page
6
Frederick County taxpayers fund Buckley Schuh Jernigan Inc to redraw landfill plans in Herndon Va. The $11,443 revisions aim to save about $1 million by removing an admin building and a maintenance building. Commissioners justify using a specialized engineering firm for landfill work despite high overhead.
Roy Meachum details a library crisis at Frederick County Public Libraries led by Denise Davis. He cites alleged mismanagement after a May 2 incident, a high profile firing of Matt Robb, and a climate of fear among staff. He notes a weak data base on theft and a meddling memo on media contacts. A special library investigation panel is being considered to uncover the full picture for taxpayers.
The piece details a 1995 Iowa Republican presidential straw poll seen as a vote buying exercise. It accuses candidates Gramm and Dole of spending large sums to secure a tie, while critics blame unwitting media colleagues for covering the distorted process as legitimate.
Martin Schram discusses Iowa straw poll coverage and alleged vote buying by non Iowa residents. He critiques reporters overreacting to poll results and contrasts TV networks CBS NBC and ABC handling. He notes Paul Taylor in the Washington Post warned of media overreach and emphasizes the need for focus on real political issues.
Three members of the Frederick Board of Aldermen voted unanimously at a special meeting to add Jesse C. Shaver of South Jefferson Street to the board, replacing Russell H. McCain who moved to the State Roads Commission. Other notes include plant layoffs for peacetime work, Charlie Keller’s Yankee home run return in Chicago, plans for a new $400000 Seventh-day Adventist School on New Design Road, Lt. Col Elbert O Keeffe urging county disaster planning, and Maryland Farm Bureau opposition to grain loading for Soviet shipments amid political tensions.
A dated birthday note mocks Medicare on its 30th birthday and accuses parties of misleading the public. The message contrasts Democratic and Republican fears and ends with the author’s signature Stephanie Rutten from New Market.
A reader rebuts Angela S. Montague of the Peace Resource Center arguing that peace feelers from a weak Japanese faction did not offer a real path to end the war. The letter contends strategic bombing alone could not end the war and defends the atomic bomb's use as necessary to save lives, citing veterans and personal experience.
A citizen from Frederick argues that history shows armed conflict persists and urges strong deterrence, citing Japan, Germany, and Italy fifty years past. He criticizes current politicians as lacking leaders and praises Trooper Sasse, the jury, and Judge Stepler for upholding responsibility and civility as an example for others.
A Frederick Post column notes a Maryland 20 year old’s disturbance of the peace and cites broader drift toward incivility. It argues civility comes from parents and schools, not new laws, and warns that over-age juveniles overstate rights while neglecting duties.
Edith O. Eader commends The Frederick News-Post for reporting on cemetery threats and historic structures. She calls for deeper archival research beyond 60 to 75 years, questions licensing for title searchers and surveyors, and praises local history advocate David McIntosh for researching Brunswick cemetery boundaries.
The Frederick News Post invites letters with name address and phone for verification. Not all letters are published due to volume and space or taste. some are edited. Send to Letters to the Editor 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or use refex line.
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