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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1993
Page
4
In Frederick County schools a dispute over showing the R-rated film 1984 to students prompts two main points. Parents demand explicit permission before any student views the film while critics argue reading the book offers deeper education. The piece urges reading over watching and questions classroom film use.
Nancy Hann argues against higher taxes on gasoline while other products like alcohol and cigarettes face heavy levies. She notes annual tax increases on harmful goods, questions fairness, and urges individuals to resist government mandates such as health care plans and inflated taxes. Hann signs as from Fredencike.
James Pearl of Frederick criticizes the Earthbound mural project on the Carroll Street Bridge, citing bubbling paint, sun damage, and water problems. He argues public funds should not excuse poor material choices and warns that future repairs will burden citizens, urging realistic preservation instead of cosmetic patching.
Robbery at 27 S Market St Jewelry Store yielded six watches laid aside for Christmas. Safe untouched, merchandise untouched other than the timepieces. Lt. Allen Bartgis leads the probe, calling it professionally planned and executed. Third Service Command announces civilian lapel buttons for honored WWII service, available in Baltimore. A small News-Post ad shows Smitty Your Caller with Uncle Cal's Barn Dance at Bernie's Arena Frederick.
Twenty years ago drifting snow paralyzed area roads and closed schools for a second day as Frederick merchants lamented more than 13.5 inches of snowfall halting last minute Christmas shopping. The Frederick League of Women Voters urged County Commissioners Dorsey and Derr to hire a full time housing coordinator and form a housing advisory commission. Dorsey favored a city county consolidation, Derr would consider a coordinator if a role could be found. Lewis was unavailable for comment.
A Frederick letter criticizes Maryland judges for seeking raises, citing 20.4 percent as a conference goal. It notes Circuit and District Court salaries and compares police pay, urging legislators to resist raises exceeding those for other state employees. The writer pledges political action to unseat lawmakers granting larger increases.
A reader responds to Joel Stup's complaint about sow drivers. He notes the speed limit is a maximum not a minimum and calculates that traveling 10 miles at 40 mph vs 4 mph saves about three minutes. In city driving the time difference shrinks due to traffic lights and shorter distances. He adds risking life, property, and a ticket for a few minutes isn’t worth it.
A reader argues that older drivers in their own world and a man in a Cadillac singing opera are as reprehensible as speeding with loud rock music isolating the driver. They propose awareness and hearing tests, defend cruising at speed limit, and reject turning society into a battlefield of speeders.
Frustrated reader laments that Boonsboro football rose from doormat to state champion while The News-Post gave minimal coverage, sending only a three inch Associated Press column and no local reporter to Byrd Stadium. community pride echoed through students, fans, and the town of Boonsboro.
A reader criticizes limiting condom access at the parole and probation office after a story in the News-Post reports a complaint by a visitor. The letter questions why life basics are kept away from children and urges open discussion of condoms as essential to health and AIDS prevention.
A columnist denounces youths who threw rocks at cars in Fountain Rock on Monday night December 6. The writer wishes harsh punishment and notes vandalism has caused costly window repairs, urging accountability and safety for Christmas.
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