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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1991
Page
6
Ballenger Creek Middle School sent students to a nearby park for outdoor recreation and physical education due to rutted rocky fields. The district spent about 961 two-day trips in transportation costs before the contractor agreed to repair the fields at no cost. The writer praises the park and the resolution, contrasting with other new school openings.
A Maryland writer recounts a car crash after a night out, stressing how seat belts and shoulder straps saved lives. He notes injuries, ambulance chaos, and hospital stay, then cites statistics from Philip Haseltine and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on belt use, airbags, and outcomes. He urges readers to buckle up despite naysayers.
Washington report by the House Budget Committee criticizes a decade of Republican and Democratic governance, labeling the executive branch as suffering managerial anarchy. It cites Wind operations at the Pentagon, a HUD scandal tied to Pierce, and a mismanaged Hubble mission as examples of wasteful spending and faulty oversight.
The passage rails against mismanaged federal spending from university grants to the savings and loan crisis and calls for a centralized Office of Federal Management under Leon Panetta. It argues Congress blocks reform with pork and weapon contracts, while praising tighter control as essential yet criticizing Washington. It notes China’s leadership distrust of President Bush while seeking American tech and trade.
Yesterday 50 years ago December 17 1941 Frederick ministered by Dr Henry J Stahr in Brodbeck Hall. Local drought relief boosted water supply after three heavy rains. Red Cross Ward Fund campaign begins a 20000 drive with officials including Mathias Gambrill and Bjorlee. Extra solicitors added due to enlistments. State Board of Education orders Frederick County to compensate 12 month staff for extra days in 1970 Christmas break. Senator Mathias denies purge rumors and backs Nixon.
Readers argue Linganore standout John Seymour deserved top all area honors for 1980s era season. They cite 100 yard games against league foes, leading rusher and scorer, 2000 yard season, tri state playoff rush record, school records, and Linganore 12 straight wins to justify Seymour’s all area selection, noting all area picks are coach driven.
A reader responds to Mark Pitre's Dec 4 letter urging clear focus on HIV. The writer asserts HIV is real, deadly, and requires ongoing education and priority for all to combat its spread and impact.
Frederick readers debate front page coverage of Magic Johnson and HIV public education. The exchange questions budget priorities, media emphasis, and societal response to AIDS while urging compassion and factual discussion.
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