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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1993
Page
4
State officials weigh a 250 pupil special middle school for sixth to eighth graders to educate disruptive pupils without removing them from the community, aiming to return students to their home schools after a period, with parental permission and broad support among some parents and teachers.
Charles J Grasset of Tjamsville responds to Tom Kraft's Nov 18 letter defending teachers. He supports teachers but opposes Impressions series, outcome based education, and year round schooling. He argues parents are taxpayers and should have a voice through elected boards and vouchers, while praising teachers and urging respectful debate.
Public demand rises for more value from less money as higher education faces funding cuts and structural shifts. A Seattle summit on Asian and Pacific nations leadership and a St. Louis Pew Collaborative gathering of U S universities highlight the move to high value-added, high productivity enterprise. The era's revolutions in communication, transport, science and trade demand new leadership amid aging infrastructure and debt. The outlook pins hope on a highly educated workforce while resources to educate it diminish.
William Bryan Martin, president of Franklin College in Indiana, argues that rising costs and tax limits squeeze higher education. Governments shift funds to K–12, tech research, and retraining while grants decline. donations lag as wealth and income wane. Public pressure grows for broader access amid uneven funding and uncertain reforms discussed after Seattle and St. Louis summits.
Letter writer JAN B. REYNOLDS of Libertytown criticizes school gun policy as a civil war replica sparked a student Samuel Cathey at Hood College. He notes Cathey returned the gun, questions legality, and cites Raleigh Boaze’s similar experience with replicas in school safety debates.
A compact recap notes yesterday’s return home after ties in the News Post circle. The item highlights local figures and events with brief, period-voice emphasis.
Fifty years ago on December 9 1943 Frederick City officials faced a growing deficit in garbage collection costs with the 143 budget at 16000 but expenses surpassing this. A 1944 budget boost to 23000 was proposed and a new plan to privatize the service was discussed. State officials offered housewives two red ration points per pound of fat turned in for salvage. County draft boards issued 65 notices for final physical exams and induction. Frederick Transit announced hours and routes for a new bus. Frederick Community College proposed faculty representation to address personnel matters in a new forum. Two former college division chairs won $4000 for legal expenses in an FCC Trustees lawsuit. Deer kill count reached 221 in a seven day season, below 1972 despite believed larger herds.
The Republican kickoff rally last Saturday featured Tim Ferguson announcing his plan to challenge Sen. Charles Smelser, a Democrat, with reporter Dan Burns noting Ferguson’s Christian ties and a crowd of about 100 from the Christian right.
Letters argue Mr. Burns should list his positions rather than opponents. They advocate support for small business capital punishment limited government family farms gun ownership lower taxes fewer regulations and quality education. The caller urges a dignified unity driven campaign ahead of the 1994 elections.
A reader letter defends Middletown varsity soccer and coachs emphasis on fair play and teamwork to win the state title, notes mishaps occur on the field, and criticizes overzealous school enforcement of weapon laws at Frederick schools while highlighting historical weapons education.
The correspondence questions the charges against Samuel Cathey for possessing a deadly weapon on school grounds tied to a Civil War memorabilia exhibit planned for November 9. The writer disputes the officer’s judgment and calls for proportional enforcement.
A critical note accuses a popular talk show host of charlatanry and liberal manipulation. The author labels the figure a Judas goat aiding a new world order agenda on issues like NAFTA, urging listeners toward genuine conservative voices Zon Heironimos and Chuck Harder while warning against Rush Limbaugh. Michael T. Dwyer Sr. Thurmont.
The notice provides a mailing and fax address for letters to the editor at The Frederick News. It lists P O Box and ZIP, plus a fax number for submissions and citation of local address details.
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