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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1993
Page
4
In Lewistown UItica area residents oppose a new development citing a proposed sewage treatment plant that would discharge into Fishing Creek. The planning commission seeks more information as concerns grow over 80 new houses and potential environmental impact.
Raleigh Booze writes from Knoxville about Samuel R. Cathey a Hood College graduate student arrested for bringing a Civil War musket replica onto Gov. Thomas Johnson High School grounds to aid a history presentation. He argues Maryland law lacks exceptions for educational displays and cites state and local officials.
A volunteer recounts a December day on a busy street corner ringing the Salvation Army bell. The shift runs 9:30 to 5:30 with hourly breaks, passing inspections, a prayer by Maj. Fleming, and chilly winds. Most passersby show indifference, except for a single five year old who sang out.
George Plagens reflects on Christmas charity, praising the Salvation Army for practical aid like meals, clothing, and gifts, beyond Santa symbolism. He notes kettle contributions and mail donations, recounts Booth’s tireless fight against drink and poverty, and recalls Booth’s influence and honors after his death.
A plump white duck perched all day on a Church and Market Street pole drew attention from Frederick County shoppers. Evening fatigue sent the bird to the Quinn home yard where Mrs. Quinn captured it. 4 H Club awards totaled over 150 cash wins with 36 receivers getting Feed A Fighter certificates at a Frederick Hotel banquet attended by 200 plus members. E C Hartmann of Sears delivered garden competition awards to girls. Remsburgs spoke on National 4-H Congress experiences in Chicago. Gasoline in Frederick described as tight but not as bad as earlier shortages. bulk plants largely maintained service station supplies.
December 4 1973 Frederick County Sheriff Richard C Baumgartner says the indictment for malfeasance and assault and battery on a jail inmate does not deter his plan to run again He admits past mistakes but denies illegal acts The same day downtown Rockville experiences a 1 45 am derailment of 21 B O Railroad cars on Stonestreet Avenue causing rush hour disruption no injuries Arctic Air Inc damaged as five cars derailment impact occurs
Iris J Gibson of Keymar letters support a senior citizen health program once taught by Tyree Morrison at the Armory. She argues $12 per hour is inadequate pay, praises Morrison, and notes the group arranged alternate terms to retain her services.
A Frederick parent rebuts a letter blaming cheerleaders for game misbehavior. The writer defends FYFL cheerleaders as dedicated participants and urges addressing misconduct directly with coaches present at games.
The piece notes longer lines at fast food restaurants during lunch due to higher demand as Frederick grows larger. It highlights fast food workers as efficient, organized, and disciplined in managing surging crowds.
A reader argues fast food lines move slowly due to high volume and stresses organization and discipline among staff. The letter defends workers as capable and questions dismissive stereotypes about their intelligence. It also critiques handling of a Civil War firearm incident at Thomas Johnson High School.
Stacey Matthews of Frederick Christian Academy observes the trial for State vs Broberg. She critiques the prosecutor and defense, argues the road caused the accident, questions Broberg's alcohol level, and notes the victim Thomas E Blank and the Blank family's Christmas without Tommy.
The Frederick News-Post invites letters to the editor. Write to Letters to the Editor at P.O. Box 78 Frederick MD 21705 or send via telefax to 662-8299.
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