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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1993
Page
4
A reader laments mass of small change and wasteful banking. He coins a plan to dump pennies back to the government to reduce national debt. He recalls bank practices and Mint production in 1992 and 1994 estimates, urging reform and a cultural shift in naming the coin penny versus cent.
A Hood College student shown with an unloaded replica Civil War gun at Gov Thomas Johnson High was arrested but charges dropped after the State’s Attorney found no criminal intent. The editorial notes prior incidents and calls for policy adjustments and a potential General Assembly bill to allow replica weapons in educational programs.
Don DeArmon argues current reform bills fail to change the system, calling for a clean slate with matching public funds for small donors and expanded air time for debates. He cites PAC money influence, notes Rep. Wayne Gilchrest and others already refusing PAC funds, and contrasts district outreach with conventional campaigning. DeArmon seeks Maryland Sixth District seat.
Reported felled deer and fewer hunters mark the first open season in three years. A runaway coal truck on South Bentz Street caused a collision at West Patrick Street, ending when the driver tore off two front wheels. A dry spell cut Fishing Creek reservoir flow by nine million gallons. Frederick County Circuit Judge Samuel W. Barrick issued an order in the assault and battery and malfeasance case against Sheriff Richard C. Baumgartner, warning of contempt for violations. Police dogs Rusty and Lobo near completion of 14 weeks training and set to join the city force December 21. News-Post writer Rob MacDougall urged journalism objectivity amid political debate.
Natalie West complains of frequent accidents on Opossumtown Pike near Frederick Community College since fall semester began. She cites narrow turn lanes, left lane congestion, and red turn signals causing rear-end and side-swipe crashes. She urges widening turn lanes to reduce injuries.
A speaker argues that every housing development should include a pool tennis courts basketball courts and a community center to foster neighborly interaction and keep children engaged. They note existing Frederick areas like Glade Towne Discovery and Clover Hill with such facilities and contrast with developments that lack them.
A driver recounts frustrations with elderly motorists who slow traffic by driving well under speed limits. He describes near misses and a collision on Old Camp Road where a 64-year-old woman drove on the shoulder, damaging his car more than hers. He also recalls a Cadillac with an older man weaving while smoking a cigar and singing.
Readers discuss senior driving safety and license testing, critique a safety caption for a welding photo, and warn against public library privatization or school use by recalling library operation costs, access, censorship, and community needs in Frederick County. The letters urge informed policy and reference the Frederick County Library Board.
A Nov 15 suggestion to place a public library on Urbana school property draws criticism. Frederick County Commissioners favor land already owned by government and note prior libraries used government land to save costs. The library board stresses long term operating costs and value for taxpayers.
Nick Diaz notes the House vote backing NAFTA with conservative praise and hopes the president builds more cross party deals. He contrasts gridlock on taxes with congressionally expanded trade, urging alignment with Reagan era market reforms and warning of shifting alliances.
Readers are invited to send letters to the editor at The Frederick News-Post. Submit writings to Box 78 in Frederick Maryland or email them by phone number 662-8299 for contact.
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