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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 2000
Page
4
Parents and students debate a calendar change as the school board mulls adding Fair Day as a day off. The proposal would move a religious observance from Friday to Tuesday in 2001, replacing the traditional Friday in the district calendar.
Editorial argues for keeping Fair Day to honor community and tradition. It notes a school board proposal for a watered-down Fair Day, suggests Friday or Tuesday as alternatives, and plans to explain its importance to residents next September.
George B Delaplaine Jr notes an 1886 Miller's General Directory of Frederick City offering insight into 19th century life. The 6 by 9 inch hardback includes a county business directory, ex-soldiers records, and lists of tradespeople, civic leaders, clergy, and early institutions reflecting Frederick County's social fabric.
A debated 2000 election ends with no clear victor, viewed as an armistice. Bush leads 271 electoral votes to Gore's 267 amid a 50 50 Senate and 222 213 House split. The piece argues postwar style risks and urges bipartisan cooperation and strong action to deter future revenge politics. It notes McCain opposition, Gephardt Daschle dynamics, and calls for cabinet choices upsetting DeLay and Armey to steady governance.
Yesterday Mayoh Husie led a tour of Predencrs disposal plant facilities with council members and community leaders. The day included Marytang School for the Deaf awards for outstanding students and recognition for Sans Lev Uars and Allen Russell with engraved cups and certificates.
A high school student at Gov Thomas Johnson High School Frederick calls for tougher laws to sentence Elmer Spencer to life or the death penalty. The letter condemns the alleged crimes and asks how many more lives must be lost before he is kept from society again.
A speaker argues no new laws are needed and urges mandatory sentencing with actual time served. They condemn the current system as unenforced and oppose political interference, insisting that criminals face concrete prison terms for offenses. The message emphasizes deterrence through explicit penalties and fair enforcement.
A teenage speaker laments a robbery and stabbing involving violent disruption. Lauren Jeffress voices concern that her child should not grow up amid such danger, underscoring fear and parental resolve in the troubled environment.
A fragmentary report cites a corruption claim involving a Major and Chief of evidence, a referral service charging workers from $20 to $560 per hour, and questions who funds their salaries. Portions mention prostitutes and alleged concealment of names, with unclear details.
The text notes that letters used their services due to long term nature and the amount of evidence. It mentions Ceara and scene of the band and includes thanks to Helen G. Alexander.
A fragmented note cites a corporate affair referral service case reported November 11. It questions criminal activity exposure and public shaming as a deterrent. The author expresses concern about solicitors and potential future crime, implying a call for accountability.
Joe Davis urges action after concerns rise about a discreet blacklist. He calls for transparency and accountability while stressing the potential harm of keeping sensitive lists hidden from public scrutiny.
A narrative from Barbara Brown describes the struggle in donating a kidney to a twin sister, Jane Hope of Damascus, amid lupus progressing to kidney failure. The Johns Hopkins workup showed two of six matches, and the author weighs fear and choice while awaiting a final decision.
Security worry echoes as Dubyah pledges to stop a contentious commerce scheme. Jerry Kessler notes the public concern and political stakes in the debate.
Readers respond with requests for poetry and comment on current events. The letter section lists contact details including a post office box, fax number, and email for submissions to the Frederick Howe-Post.
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