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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1995
Page
8
Farmers at the Maryland Farm Bureau Convention in Ocean City faced external pressures from encroaching development and proposed Endangered Species Act expansions. A voluntary habitat program for landowners was endorsed, with compensation for land use restrictions, as farmers seek to balance conservation with farming needs.
Roy Meachum argues that calling service members kids undercuts professionalism and misstates the investment behind the all volunteer force. He warns against isolationist rhetoric, stresses NATO duties to Dayton accords, and urges politicians and media to back trained military professionals handling the fragile Bosnia mission.
Scripps Howard News Service argues that Washington budget coverage is tainted by political spin. Journalists rely on quotes from politicians and balanced framing, omitting essential numbers and clear explanations. Facts should speak for themselves to inform readers.
Doctors struggle to diagnose virus pneumonia amid an epidemic in Frederick County. Health Officer Dr. Kefauver says the outbreak wanes and schools won’t close unless absenteeism hits 30 to 35 percent. Road repairs, Camp Detrick wage claims, Long's Mill Road bridge collapse, and potential National Fire Academy site are noted along with Frederick flood control plans and Burkittsville historic recognition.
Witness describes a dog dragged under a light colored car on November 17 around 5 30 PM. The vehicle slowed and stopped briefly for the dog to escape, then drove away. The dog sustained a broken front leg but survived the incident.
A reader argues that proposed school clothing rules ignore costs of new outfits and cites a Marlboro promotion jacket as an example. She says a patch on her son's Marlboro sweatshirt prompted a disruptive, pointless struggle in class and questions the learning impact of clothing rules.
A reader argues for reasonable clothing rules citing pants, revealing tops, or shirts that display alcohol as disallowed. They acknowledge bans on starter jackets due to concealed weapons but contend students intent on bringing a weapon will manage. Wanda Perkins, Keymar.
JOHN L. DITMAN of Adamstown writes to The Frederick News-Post criticizing harsh jail conditions and anti drug laws. He urges reading the Constitution on cruel and unusual punishment, warns against beating inmates, and notes overcrowding mirrors Prohibition era lessons.
Letter from Catherine M Ditman of Mount Airy questions the source and interpretation of gun statistics reported by The Frederick News-Post and AP. She alleges Baltimore figures came from the Baltimore Gun Clubs via a legislative liaison, noting no such thing as an assault pistol and criticizing data manipulation.
The Frederick News-Post invites letters with names addresses and phone numbers for verification. High volume means not all letters are published and edits may occur for space or taste. Send letters to Letters to the Editor 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or by fax to 462-8299.
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