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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1996
Page
6
A parent declares resolve at the bus stop and urges cautions as Frederick County students return to school Sept. 3. The piece stresses obeying school bus laws, watching for children, and slowing down to prevent accidents amid faster daily routines.
Roy Meachum critiques Bell Atlantic and Maryland PSC over Merger driven losses in local telephone service. He cites late fees, impersonal operators, and poor customer support while accusing regulators of neglecting residents and businesses in favor of profits. He recalls broken promises of personal touch and laments service failures as monopolies replace Ma Bell.
Bob Dole claims the drug problem has failed under six presidents andpins blame on three enemies entertainer and fashion industries and Bill Clinton. He lists rising teen drug use since 1992 and pledges a White House conference with top anti drug advocates to set a new priority.
Proposals to Bob Dole outline responses to Democratic and liberal drug policy critics. The column cites Clinton era timing, British teen drug trends, and quotes on legalization plus anecdotes about political figures. It argues Republicans experimented, Democrats used, and urges Dole to press the issue.
J Tyson Lee of Urbana withdrew as a Democratic candidate for the House of Delegates with William Haover of Myersville named to his ticket in November. Hood College granted an honorary degree for the first time to a man Samuel H Rosenstock as Dr Martha E Church opened her first year as Hood’s president. St Elizabeth Ann Seton Chapel at St Joseph’s Provincial House Emmitsburg was dedicated by Archbishop William D Borders marking the 202nd anniversary of her birth.
A Kingsbrook resident argues that change brings jobs and taxes despite concerns over a Giant grocery store near the community entrance. She notes good safety at X-Hale Night Club and that loud music isn’t heard locally, urging compromise rather than conflict among residents, club, and business interests.
A reader letter criticizes third party politics, cites money and religious beliefs, and argues against perceived factional greed. The writer claims funds support the Ross Perot network and mocks tolerance for a third party, contrasting with Democrats and Republicans.
Michelle Achee Alenskis of Braddock Heights rails against insatiable elites and the two party monopoly. She urges voters to consider Libertarians and Greens, praises Ross Perot, and questions the public’s willingness to research candidates before voting.
William Alden Lee criticizes recent editorials for using illicit where eliciti would be correct. He praises correct English usage and urges precision in language in the newspaper.
A reader voices outrage at HUD housing subsidies, citing up to 1771 per month for Nantucket and similar rates in Stamford, Washington, and Los Angeles. The letter argues subsidies price middle class renters out, questions tax policy, and condemns federal spending rules.
The Frederick News Post invites exclusive signed letters with home address and telephone numbers for verification. Some letters may be abridged for space. Address letters to Letters to the Editor at 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or fax 6628299.
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