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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1994
Page
3
A reader urges Frederick officials to honor Barbara Fritchie with a statue at Carroll Creek Park rather than a costly monument to Confederate General Stonewall Jackson and his troops. The letter questions Jackson's ties to Frederick, cites costs of 200 000 to 300 000, and notes the 1994 context of Confederate symbol debates.
Eric J. Boysen argues that recent court verdicts reflect a drift from law and order. He cites beatings, murders, and controversial rulings, urging a national conscience check and a return to accountability, contrasting past prosecutions with present excuses. He closes from Frederick with a personal, satirical courtroom note.
Critics condemn outcome based education as a subjective, unproven reform that replaces fundamentals with psychological measures. The piece cites Kentucky 1990 reforms costing over 81 billion and reports a state official noting no clear score differences between reforming and nonreforming schools.
Copley News Service argues that outcome based education in Kentucky and nationwide pushes subjective goals like self esteem and emotional health. Critics question grading for such aims and fear privacy invasion and removal of traditional basics.
News in Frederick reports City officials appointed Ellis G Carty of 38 W Patrick Sr to the Frederick Police Department as a patrolman to fill one of two vacancies from military inductions of Officers Carl Rentzell and Richard Colliflower. Alderman Russell H McCain denied rumors that public toilets at City Hall were closed by order of the State Board of Health. The local Board said cleanliness issues led to the closure until a reopening plan is devised. An unidentified Civil Air Patrol pilot diverted from Hagerstown to Westminster, circled Walkersville for 15 minutes, then landed at the Brann farm for directions before continuing with barely enough fuel to reach Westminster. Frederick USO club celebrated its third anniversary with an open house, part of nationwide observances at about 3,000 USOs. Truck traffic on I-70 Truck City was heavier than since the strike began, yet attendants described Frederick traffic as very light. County Commissioners Derr and Dorsey supported the downtown West Patrick Street site for a proposed county-state courthouse complex and urged immediate action to acquire properties on the 100 block of West Patrick Street. Commissioner Lewis opposed, citing need for a state alternative site study before approval or rejection.
Frederick County sports fans increasingly pack the Frederick Community College gym for the Frederick Flyers Atlantic Basketball Association games. The piece highlights Frederick as Maryland’s only city with two pro minor league teams, alongside baseball’s Keys, and encourages local support.
A reader argues that science does not discover truth despite numerous successes and cites Einstein, Russell, and Popper. The letter contends that gravity and freezing points are misinterpreted, noting Newton and Einstein’s views and accusing science defenders of error.
Scott Harlow argues that banning the film 1984 in public schools mirrors George Orwell’s feared surveillance state. He criticizes Dr. Gadra for upholding restrictive policy and praises Orwell’s warning about government overreach in an era of media control and data tracking.
Pauline P Stitely emphasizes that salvation comes from asking God to forgive sins and becoming born again. She advocates teaching children about Jesus, and regular attendance at Sunday School and church to reduce life problems.
A reader argues juveniles who commit crimes deserve adult penalties and public naming. They claim exposing names would deter crime and protect victims, noting two sons would face the same treatment if involved. The letter advocates full identification and harsher consequences.
In 1994 Dr Dan Gadra Frederick County school superintendent bans the film 1984 provoking accusations of censorship and debates over sexual explicitness and artistic merit. Sharon Hawker reports on the controversy and its implications for local policy and freedom of expression.
The Frederick News-Post invites letters with name address and phone number for verification. Publication is not guaranteed due to high volume and space limits and letters may be edited for taste.
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