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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 2001
Page
4
The Frederick Post marks its one hundred year milestone in Frederick County, tracing its origins to rivals who left The News in 1970 to start their own paper. The family that began The News later acquired the Post, and the portfolio remains family-owned today.
An editorial from The News and Frederick Post emphasizes family ownership by Randall Family LLC, successors of Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Co. The piece frames ownership as a local, neighbor-based bond and pledges responsibility to report truthfully, even when news is unpleasant, inviting reader feedback after 118 and 91 years of publication.
Roy Meachum reflects on Jennifer Dougherty’s election as mayor and warns of intense political scrutiny. He notes potential distractions from the Board of Aldermen and calls for calm transition, highlighting past defeats and the need to stabilize city leadership and police procedures. He cites Cited figures and tensions shaping the new administration’s start.
The article outlines President Bush's four element economic stimulus plan to hasten recovery from the downturn triggered by the September 11 attacks. It calls for accelerated tax relief for all taxpayers, targeted relief for low and moderate income families, incentives for business investment, and repeal of the alternative minimum tax to boost investment and jobs. It argues for swift congressional action alongside Fed rate cuts to restore growth and minimize layoffs.
PAULie McAuliffe, manager of Francis Scott Key Hotel, came home after a week at the American Hotel Association annual convention in Miami Beach. A capacity crowd filled Hudson Pool’s balcony for Hood College’s Christmas pageant, with 45 students in the show repeated for latecomers. Residents near Palmer's Station discussed road improvements to connect to US 40 A, hoping to fund a new rad to Clifton Road and a Butterfly Lane link. Carroll Park Manor Community Association won a Maryland Court of Special Appeals decision against Frederick County over the Central Alarm facility on the Montevue land donated in 1828. Michael Shwedick and Reptile World Inc produced a two-hour live reptile program at St John School with 40 students watching Myra the turtle, Iggy the iguana, and many snakes and crocs. Luis Smith Harrison of Hagerstown was elected chair of the Hand College board of trustees, the first alumna and second woman in that role.
In reply to a letter from Robert Brennan, Douglas I. Gayer of Hagerstown argues Frederick County Sheriff’s Office should run its own training and not rely on current county buildings or resources. The article notes the agency would use county facilities.
Parent Amy Martin of Walkersville argues against school sex education, claiming opting out burdens daughters with embarrassment and stigma and advocates home guidance over classroom instruction. She emphasizes abstinence education as the alternative and urges schools to respect opting out.
Wilt laments recent school board vote on sex education stance and recalls relocating to Frederick County for strong public schools. He says administrative issues and heated debates prompted pulling oldest child from Sedoa and aligning with home schooling, arguing district rules undermine democratic norms and parent input.
George Wunderlich of Myerville writes in with a brief note on student letters and a closing signoff. The fragment hints at a community reader column and ends abruptly.
A reader warns of dangerous conditions at Paxcraft and New Design Roads citing the overpass speed limit gaps and poor sightlines near a proposed middle school. They urge relocating stop signs to Foxcroft and New Design and adding a stop light at Corporate and New Design to slow speeds and improve pedestrian safety.
Fragmented text shows a garbled customer service critique referencing Leslie Ka2zo and Ms. Wizar. The piece hints at personal losses and political frustration, but readability is poor and key facts are unclear.
A Frederick reader asks the city about anthrax handling after the Leahy letter. questions about envelopes, containment, disposal, and safety measures. He notes local fears and seeks official details on protocols and precautions from authorities and FBI findings.
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