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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1997
Page
7
Gov. Parris Glendening visited Walkersville farmers amid sharp drought losses. Trego Zimmerman reports corn yields dropping to five bushels per acre and 150 acres of beans down from 62 bushels. Farmers seek emergency feed relief and state milk price action while federal loans seem insufficient.
The piece argues Republicans face growing discontent amid a favorable summer for Democrats and rising public support for Bill Clinton. It critiques GOP tactics, notes drought hurting farmers, and contrasts media portrayals with Clinton’s improving approval as the party lurches toward midterm fatigue.
The piece notes how presidential appointees face intense background checks requiring disclosure of past embarrassments and personal conduct. It cites Clinton’s wary stance after prior scandals and mentions figures like Zoe Baird, Bobby Ray Inman, and Kimba Wood, underscoring a culture of scrutiny in ambassadorial and executive appointments.
The Federal Weather Bureau reported cool air with showers easing a seven day heat wave. Frederick faced landlord tenant tensions amid rent control debates. A bat disrupted the Frederick Memorial Hospital fundraiser at Calvary Church as Charles F. Bowers led reports. Governor Mandel was convicted on 17 mail fraud counts and one racketeering count in Baltimore. Frederick County law requires at least one master electrician licensed to supervise firms. A court in Baltimore rejected First Mortgage Investors injunction. case urged to Frederick County Court. The Weinberg Center hosted acoustics experts from Hagerstown evaluating theater audio ability.
Farmers face five generations of hardship as 80 percent of corn and soy crops fail. Critics argue politicians exploit devastation for show while urging federal aid loans and private sources. Residents seek understanding, help, and prayers without self serving motives.
Letter from Peter C. Luchsinger of Frederick urges readers to review how legislators spend public money. He emphasizes that not only journalists but every voter should care about transparency of state spending.
A working and stay-at-home mom recounts supporting home-based childrearing while recognizing childcare may be necessary for many. She cites witnessed disciplinary issues at a facility, reports addressing them with the director, and states she was terminated after sending a letter to parents and giving two weeks’ notice.
A reader urges parents to personally tour child care centers to see how staff treat children and enforce policies. Pepper Bowins performs the Star Spangled Banner for Frederick County's 256th anniversary, with Cassandra Floyd expressing hope for strong local and national patriotism.
A reader urges Frederick County officials to focus their 250th anniversary on educating residents about The Star Spangled Banner’s full verses and Francis Scott Key’s words. The letter praises local officials but criticizes prioritizing the manuscript move over public understanding of the anthem’s history and meaning.
Amy Lacko argues against claims that Focus on the Family founder James Dobson opposes shared parenting when a wife works. She cites his writings and broadcasts encouraging parents to assess situations and emphasizes choosing home life as best for children, while acknowledging financial limits.
The Frederick News-Post invites exclusive signed letters with the writer’s name address and home and business numbers for verification. Due to high volume not all letters are published and poetry religious verse form letters or copies are not accepted. Contact methods include mail to Letters to the Editor Frederick News-Post P O Box 578 Frederick MD 21705 fax and email and a website contact page.
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