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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1993
Page
8
The piece argues for an appointed Maryland school board over direct voter control and criticizes lawmakers for using referendums to dodge tough choices in an election year. It urges legislators to enact voter initiative rights and commit to decisive governance rather than pandering to both sides.
Leo Sperling argues Frederick’s mayoral race showed civility and tolerance. He notes out-of-state visitors praised the area, cites anti-Semitic remarks at a public meeting, a KKK car at the fair, and the candidates' responses. Sperling urges post-election unity and deeds to prove the era’s civility endures.
Parsons Sun editor Kennett-Charles declined to print raunchy Bobbitt limericks while offering readers copies by mail or fax. She argued newspapers must uphold community standards yet avoid censoring readers, provoking mixed national reaction as about 200 residents requested the columns. Mike Royko notes accompany.
Fifty years ago Charley Keller of the New York Yankees, working at a local war plant, was reclassified from 1-A to 2-B for six months after a deferment request from his employer. Local Draft Board 1 called the change routine and the news noted his and other local wartime activities.
Mary Blankenship of Walkersville argues teens commit theft out of boredom and suggests a 24 hour center like Germantown’s RIO Sports Center. She notes Walkersville’s rapid growth and urges a similar facility to reduce crime and provide safe activities.
Lois E. Minchoff of Middletown argues that morality cannot be legislated like Prohibition and that narcotics should be legalized for registered users with minimal cost through doctors. She warns about sensationalism harming children, cites Prohibition failure, and urges caution in front-page violence imagery.
Maryland clergymen plan a January 17 rally at the State House to urge a law requiring a state handgun license renewed every two years and giving state police up to 90 days to investigate buyers. The letter signer cites concerns over gun ownership and political directions.
A speaker recalls extensive life experience, defending prohibition supporters as well meaning, recounts his father running a speakeasy on West 40th Street in New York City under the Volstead Act, and notes the business was shut by the famous figures Einstein and Moe Smith.
A family notes daily newspaper use by three children aged 10, 8, and 6 who cut articles for weekly class reports. They read the paper each morning and dress according to the forecast, seeking suitable front page photos for their selections.
The notice invites local writers to submit letters, stating editors may edit for space and taste. It requests including name, phone or address, notes no publishing charge, and provides mailing and fax details for submission.
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