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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1993
Page
4
The article argues for or against an elected Frederick County school board, noting split opinions among commissioners and the county legislature. It urges the appointed board to be responsive to students and highlights the county’s strong public education history and the diverse views of politicians, parents, and teachers.
A columnist recounts relentless road repair chaos in Frederick during a third summer of patchwork. He cites crushed curbs on West Seventh Street for a College Plaza project, temporary steel plates, wheelchair barriers, and a cycling safety clash between sidewalks and streets. Road plans by Russ Castle promise fixes east to West Seventh, yet East Third and other patches remain, forecasting a long, deteriorating transit future.
An analysis notes a surge of homicides in public settings like McDonalds and theaters, with victims in courthouses and hospitals. Experts debate if there is a true rise or merely a sequence of coincidental crimes, citing lack of reliable statistics and possible societal factors behind selective violence.
The piece surveys a week of violent incidents across the United States, from a Topeka courthouse assault and a Fayetteville restaurant shooting to a California hospital nursery attack and a Kenosha McDonald’s massacre. Analysts describe a trend of people “going off the deep end” linked to social disintegration and anger, while experts caution against alarmism and fortress mentality.
A 1943 Frederick Chronicle recap notes Mayor Hugh Y Gittinger called a special Aldermen meeting to discuss salary increases to retain city workers amid war era pay competition. It also reports on Lt James P Mause missing in action, a severe weather hailstorm near Mount Airy, housing shifts urged by the Human Relations Council, and health planning talks at Frederick Community College.
A reflection on Pamela Basu's murder, Rodney Soloman's life sentence, and questions about jail costs and punishment. The piece critiques the justice system, arguing confinement provides meals, exercise and privileges rather than true punishment, while noting the financial burden and voter rights loss.
Gary Baker argues for capital punishment to deter and remove habitual criminals, while lamenting the costs of imprisoning those deemed unfit to live. Richard Dean offers a secular humanist critique, advising a "no to religion" stance as a path to personal integrity.
The July 24 article quotes J Gordon Melton asserting the Ethical Society will not appeal to the masses due to lacking hymns ritual and a popular cause. The piece argues mass appeal fails against religious promises of heaven immortality and supernatural aid, contrasting with Corliss Lamont’s secular humanist view.
ETHEL CORNWELL argues that Frederick County Maryland officials and state senators should not push Congress to buy more land at Monocacy Battlefield while current parks lack funding for maintenance. She notes the House earlier refused funding and urges prioritizing upkeep over expansion.
Brief notice explains letters to the editor are edited for length, not all letters published, good letters have best chance. Provides address at 200 E. Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 Box 578 and requests concise subjects for submission.
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