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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1997
Page
9
Officials urge restraint on Labor Day weekend and spotlight seat belt laws effective Oct 1. State Police report over 100 midyear fatalities might have been preventable with belts. Extra troopers target aggressive driving, speeders, drunk driving, and unbelted motorists while aiding proper child seat installation. The piece honors workers and notes Labor Day's origins in 1894.
Mo Mirek Mastrine rails at city politics in Frederick, arguing Mayor Jim Grimes shoulders blame for staff missteps while praising overall fiscal health and growth. He disputes smear tactics by Alderman Fran Baker, questions motives of opponents, notes Grimes' finances and business record, and predicts voters will choose a leader to carry Frederick into the 21st century.
President Clinton touts education as his signature issue. He highlights about 40 billion in new tax measures, including 31 billion in tax credits for post high school costs, a 1500 dollar Hope Credit for the first two years, and a Lifetime Learning Credit rising to 2000 after 2002. A student loan interest deduction grows to 2600 a year, with phase outs by income, plus an employer tuition exemption increasingly available.
Ann McFeathers reports on President Clinton's push for uniform testing and curriculum standards amid a mix of support and skepticism. He cites higher fourth grade scores but uneven eighth grade results, and touts education tax policies while facing resistance from states and critics who warn of a dumbing down of math. Clinton aims for national tests, tougher curricula, and school discipline reforms as he seeks to prepare America for the next century.
Twenty seven new Frederick County public school teachers for the 1947 48 year were guests of honor at a tea by the Frederick County Teachers Association at Frederick High School. A piano recital by Wallie Shorb pupils followed at her Detour home.
A reader from Fjamsville argues Frederick County lacks recreation for intelligent youths and warns of the absence of underground hangouts and under 21 venues. The writer petitions businessmen to bring more entertainment to Frederick's youth, urging action and better options.
The letter rails at Roy Meachum for calling D C opponents “nut of town hypocrites” while praising self governance. It cites alleged school principal misconduct, racial tensions, and Meachum’s stance that Washington remains a colony. The writer urges caution in labeling capitals as independent states.
In a debate on District status, speakers argue the district belongs to all Americans and residents lack constitutional rights to independence. They note Congress represents the people and governs key functions, while contrasting calls for autonomy with existing federal representation. A separate note complains MARC train expansion to Frederick won't aid commuters for at least three years, urging faster action.
A longtime supporter laments Frederick’s limited public transit to Baltimore and Shady Grove. The Eyre bus schedules fail outside 8 am to 6 pm, late trains from Point of Rocks miss after 7:15 pm, and connections to downtown Frederick are weak. Drivers endure heavy I-270 traffic while awareness of existing services is low.
Bonnie L. Bunch criticizes The Frederick News for a biased tone in Julia Robb’s Aug 11 report on the Mason Cup marbles event. The letter argues many participants were top titleholders, notes connections to Standing Stone 1996 and Maryland teams, and calls the coverage editorial rather than objective.
The Frederick News Post invites exclusive signed letters to the editor with author name home address and home phone. Abbreviated public poetry religious verse and copies to others are discouraged. Send by mail fax or email to the provided Frederick address.
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