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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1997
Page
6
Readers faced a double burden as the State of the Union address and the O J Simpson civil trial decision shared front-page space. The public remains drawn to celebrity trials, while debates over ethnic tensions and police conduct echo through the coverage.
George B. Delaplaine Jr notes pancake day signaling the start of Lent with kinklings fried in lard. An Alder man Fran Baker announcement on her political future is teased, amid shifting loyalties and local chatter. Also covered are Amtrak cash flow fears, travel costs, and past Odds and Ends notes on beef, housing, and a baby boom era impact.
Bruce Aderhold from Frederick criticizes the U.S. military for rising rape sexual harassment and hazing, calling for leadership reevaluation reduction in force and tighter supervision. He questions recruitment practices and discipline while urging dignity and honor in defense of the country.
Chief Fred Straley said signs restricting parking on the east side of East Street from Patrick to Second streets are in place after an ordinance was passed. Residents discussed Orphan's Court abolition with Maryland legislature considering transferring duties to Circuit Courts. The Francis Scott Key District Boy Scouts held a merit badges review at 235 E. Fifth St Frederick Produce Co. Others mentioned include Nicker son Markoe Zern Fahrney Whitmore Dutrow Douglas Smith Shinick O'Hara. Irate parents pressed to back a Thurmont bus plan for middle graders. Town Commissioner Myers opposed losing students. Clara G Phebus of West College Terrace celebrated her 100th birthday in New Market. Don Wilcom dairy near Ijamsville featured in PCA FLBA Farming magazine. Grand jury head Judge Barrick selected Paul M Fox as foreman. Thomas G Johnson named assistant foreman and Mary M Boone secretary.
The Frederick News-Post notes lawmakers questioned the public’s ability to decide on an elected school board. Readers are urged to consider why citizens should not be given a referendum option in Frederick County, with praise for those who opposed limiting voter input ahead of the 1998 election.
Thurmont resident G Michael McElroy argues Richard Long’s Feb 3 letter misstates founders and God’s role. He cites a religious dictatorship risk and praises constitutional separation to guard freedoms for Christians and non Christians.
Erik Clark argues for parental control of morality in education and critiques a single faith based model. Lee Adams promotes joint cooperation between city county and state police departments amid disability commission concerns.
An advertisement for a Sun Burst Beauty Pageant and Baby Contest for ages 1 to 18 triggers criticism about the objectification of women. Lisa Babcock argues such contests reinforce gendered stereotypes and advocate for ending pageants from Miss America to Miss World.
Baltimore County volunteer police auxiliary issued 1800 handicapped parking tickets at 77 dollars each, yielding 138600 dollars in revenue. Citations often target placard users. owners face fines when others misuse placards. The Frederick County Commission on Disabilities met Feb 3 at Winchester Hall to discuss enforcement with Lt Greg Eyler Don Stutman Jules Merkler and Wheels in Progress observers. The group planned to pursue further action on the handicapped parking issue.
The Frederick News Post invites exclusive letters to the editor, requiring the writer name home address and both phone numbers for verification. Space limits mean not all letters will be published. submission options include mail, fax, and email.
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