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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1993
Page
4
Residents and officials clash over a new 80 house development and its sewage disposal plan near Fishing Creek. Critics fear hazards from the sewer plant while many residents remain unable to hook into existing systems, signaling broader county concerns about development and public health.
Roy Meachum laments a grim Christmas as shootings spike from a D C bus to a Maryland laundromat. He condemns NRA influence and calls for licensing guns, safer laws, and reform of the penal system while urging defense of freedom and personal liberty.
In a Kraft letter to the News Post the author argues schools should reinforce home values rather than undermine parental authority. Teachers are better prepared, but public support is needed for schools to remain a viable option, and parents should be consulted about their children's education.
A reader condemns bans on books and religious expression in schools, cites Supreme Court rulings on prayer and Bible reading, and argues for teacher freedom to use materials. He defends varied curricula, criticizes elitist views, and urges integrity in scholarship amid tense audience debate.
A Frederick High School team defeated Bethesda Chevy Chase High School in a history quiz broadcast on WMAL. Team members were Mary Sue Neal Elizabeth Derr Peggy Quynn Wilbur Hammaker and Robert Baldwin each earning $5. Parents of about 800 Frederick City and County children donated canned goods to form Christmas baskets for the needy. Goods were collected at the Tivoli Theater where children sang carols and viewed films. Frederick and Montgomery County schools reopened after a two day closure from heavy snow. County planning officials urge a waste plan to use refuse as a resource. Gov Mandel orders two day winter break extension to save energy. More than 250 firefighters fought a blaze at a restaurant, destroying the building.
Political reader letter criticizes the Clinton administration for urging Japan to cut taxes while promoting a tax package at home similar to the 1990 plan that US voters blamed for recession. The writer questions government control of resources and calls for accountability before more perceived damage.
Karen Schlossberg from Gaithersburg urges transforming blame into constructive energy to aid students. She supports teaching controversial subjects without implying advocacy and emphasizes fostering independent, analytical thinking in Frederick County schools.
A reader responds to Tom Kraft’s column urging respect for teachers and rejects blaming books or external factors as solutions. The writer argues education improves not by blaming parents, the system, or society, but through shared effort and constructive action in a democratic society.
A reader from Hagerstown shares a Christmas memory of hosting a Jesus birthday party for children. She explains storytelling, candles or decorated cupcakes, and singing Happy Birthday to Jesus. She contrasts Santa Claus with Jesus, urging early religious education for lasting personal impact. May the Christmas peace fill homes this season.
Anna Brown defends cheerleaders and youth football in reply to Shirley Russell, praising coaches for safety and families who attend. She notes her children, her support for cheer squads, and the hard work of girls selling tickets, while expressing pride in both cheer and football participation.
Parent William D. Price proposes three Middletown High School girls for all area cross country recognition. Leala Price freshman joins the MVAL and county state teams. Maria Dommerich senior contributed early-season points and ran most races. Jessica Smith junior ran every race and made district team. Coaches Don and Sharon Boyer praised for the program.
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