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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1995
Page
12
The writer shares warm wishes for peace and joy this Christmas and recalls driving Frederick County towns from Wolfsville to Rocky Ridge to enjoy lights and decorations. They thank readers for the festive thrill and note Snow added a nice touch to the season.
Maryland's governor Glendening pledged to back collective bargaining for state workers, a move seen as costly by conservatives. About 57,000 employees would gain bargaining power, raising fears of binding arbitration and higher wages at a time salaries average 32 000 dollars.
Robert G. Allen of New Market recounts two cases of alleged judicial and law enforcement failures. He describes his son’s brutal assault and a six year old’s ongoing abuse, criticizing consent and protection by authorities. He warns that victims suffer while criminals and the system profit, calling for self-protection.
The Frederick News-Post invites readers to submit letters with name address and phone number. Contact options include mail to 200 E. Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or P O Box 578 and telefax at 662 8299.
The famous 1897 New York Sun editorial answers Virginia O’Hanlon’s question about Santa Claus. It argues that belief rests on faith, love, and imagination, asserting Santa exists as surely as kindness and devotion, and will endure forever in the heart of childhood.
Frances Ziemba warns Frederick readers that impatient drivers at a four way stop at Baughmans Lane and Shookstown Road create life threatening danger. She urges drivers to make eye contact and wait turns, calling for a spirit of brotherly love during the Christmas season.
Yesterday the BLUE RIDGE Lines general manager ordered all buses back to terminals until AFL union pay demands are settled. The move halted service from Frederick to Baltimore and Washington.
Tom writes for the Emmitsburg Homemakers Club to urge placing local records and artifacts in the Community Center. The club notes 72 years of service, praising former historian Mrs. Fiery and detailing a risk that valuable memorabilia stored at a president’s home could be lost without a dedicated archive.
Community Homemakers have long co hosted Christmas programs, taught canning, tree planting and health lessons. A member served as state correspondence secretary and family life chair, with county roles in public relations and workshops. Members made hundreds of newborn caps for Frederick Memorial Hospital and urge a secure, accessible storage space for data.
A fragment cites Lucille K Beale of Emmitsburg and David R Mullinix of Mount Airy discussing Richard Nixon Bill Clinton and George Bush regarding truth character and leadership. The piece casts Nixon as a liar and Clinton without character while noting nations wings and the American eagle metaphor.
Alan McBride of Thurmont urges mercy for Clayton Faxon in response to a December letter advocating capital punishment. He argues two wrongs do not make a right, cites Christian forgiveness, and states Faxon has found Jesus and been forgiven.
A critical note on mainstream news coverage of politicians. The author cites Tom Brokaw Peter Jennings and Dan Rather debating George Bush and questions whether Gore and Clinton errors are overexposed. The piece contrasts perceived media bias toward right wing extremism with limited attention to left leaning figures.
ERIC LAWRENCE of Walkersville responds to Evelyn Shepley’s December letter arguing that computers and video games can boost creativity and learning not harm minds. He defends modern schools, cites funding needs, and notes teachers’ care while praising computers as useful learning tools.
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