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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1997
Page
7
A local opinion cites 24 Singapore High School football players admitting to mailbox destruction in New Market. The columnist argues for uniform punishment, noting possible 33 involved, restitution, fines up to 500 dollars, and up to 60 days jail, plus loss of athletic privileges.
In a reflective piece, the author contrasts Manhattan's upper and downtown dog scenes. A poodle at St John’s in the Village embodies proper decorum, while downtown pets in Greenwich Village and nearby areas appear more curious and affectionate, offering a comforting witness to faith amid a cynical metropolis.
Janet Reno, praised for incorruptibility, chose not to appoint an independent counsel over White House fund raising. She overruled FBI director Louis Freeh and narrowed the inquiry to president donor calls, undermining public confidence and damaging her reputation for independence.
Reported events detail Frederick City failing to renew a two thirds lease for the free municipal parking lot on South Court Street. A fence by heirs of Thomas A. Chapline trapped drivers, causing overnight stays in Chapline-owned sections and hindering exits. A bus incident near a sewer grate injured Isabelle Crum as driver Dutrow halted to warn her. A large conference on child abuse drew about 125 attendees led by Ruth Yount. 109 Frederick County students still barred from class due to measles immunization. Six Frederick Community College staff members seek inclusion in the state Teachers Retirement System, decrying agency practices.
A reader from Frederick objects to The Fest front page headline Retarded men buy own house calling it cruel and insensitive. She urges use of developmentally disabled language and asks for an apology to the individuals and Community Living Inc. for the hurt caused.
Veteran letters challenge claims that the Clinton administration sold Arlington burial spaces for campaign contributions. The National Cemetery reports no exceptional burials, officials deny any such events, and no evidence supports the rumors. Ellis Burruss, Brunswick, notes shifting political loyalties since 1992.
A resident complains about Frederick Cablevision's programming on November 8 and requests Fox Cable News and the Home and Garden Network as alternatives to CNN. The response states no plans to add Fox News or the Home and Garden Network.
A reader laments limited Home and Garden Network access and broad viewing control by Frederick Cablevision over Frederick, Culpeper and Martinsburg areas, urging expansion of programming while noting security guard shortcomings and the need for better training. comments attributed to Barbara Herndon and Ronwie L. Rice Jr. of Smithsburg.
A Frederick reader cites inadequate training of security guards, with four hours typical and on the job experience common. Incidents include a mall theft where a guard pursued slowly, a heavier guard failing to reach the scene, and a late night restaurant assault handled unprofessionally by a guard, prompting calls for stricter testing and fitness standards.
Mark Bergstralh of New Market defends starting sentences with however and other conjunctions. He notes tradition in usage guides and style references, arguing overuse signals inexperience rather than a grammar fault while affirming high standards for professional writers.
Readers are invited to submit exclusive signed letters with the writer name home address and business phone numbers. The paper notes limited space and may abridge poetry religious verse or letter content and cannot guarantee publication.
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