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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1996
Page
6
A year long $1.5 million cable industry study analyzing 1994 95 programming finds that most programs include violence and that context can have harmful effects. It links violence to aggression desensitization fear and urges parental watching more advisories and reduced depiction of negative consequences.
New Orleans felt a brutal freeze with 20 degree morning lows while schools and offices closed and water pressure failed. The cold disrupted Shell Square and World Trade Center, threatened pipes, and damaged citrus and fisheries as residents awaited Mardi Gras. Senator Phil Gramm faced a loss in Maryland caucuses, altering the national race dynamics. Weather hinted at possible Mardi Gras delays, compounding a winter that tested infrastructure and resilience.
The FTC and 20 state securities agencies launched Project Roadblock to halt high tech information superhighway investment scams. 85 enforcement actions target scammers selling bogus investments worth over a quarter billion dollars, often preying on elderly investors and luring them with internet growth claims. Regulators warn losses remain in the hundreds of millions nationwide.
Jack Anderson and Michael Einstein expose two major frauds manipulating the information boom. Telemarketers sell fake licenses for paging frequencies while promising big profits. others peddle 900 number investments with hidden costs and false claims. Regulators warn such schemes target sophisticated investors only.
Maryland motorists were told by notices that new vehicle tags would not be issued until 1946 car registration taxes were paid. County Treasurer James H. Falk noted that paying previous year’s taxes had previously sufficed for tag issuance.
Bernard Cohen of Thurmont argues against a flat tax in a Letters to the Editor, wrestling with what alternative tax approach might better address fairness and revenue needs for the state.
A letter urging better communication and professional behavior by responders when caring for extended care residents. It notes incidents where EMTs argued with families over transport timing and emphasizes mutual respect, coordinated care, and honoring physicians and nursing home wishes.
In a letter from Mount Airy, Joan Moxley and others urge restoring evening hours at the Red Cross Blood Donor Center to accommodate workers. They cite prior 5 to 8 p.m. sessions, note a sharp blood shortage during blizzards, and request communication with the Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Red Cross in Baltimore. David Shumway signs.
A reader letter argues for rebalancing Frederick County Maryland’s 1995 budget. The author asserts education now gets 63 percent and could reach 70 by cutting health welfare citizens services recreation library public works and other areas. He even suggests eliminating public safety and general government to boost education to 94 percent and remove the county commissioners. The letter is signed by Thomas D. Michael of Woodsboro.
A Frederick couple notes that the Frederick Red Cross Blood Donor Center on Thomas Johnson Drive will stop accepting whole blood donations after February 15 to expand its apheresis operations. They describe themselves as regular donors, giving about every two months for three years, and express dismay at the change.
Ruth Welty urges Frederick County board of commissioners to provide ample financial security plans for sheriff's deputies corrections officers firefighters and ambulance helpers and retirees who serve the community expressing appreciation for their dedicated work and asking for safety personnel support.
The Frederick News-Post invites letters from readers and requests name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume publication cannot be guaranteed. Letters may be faxed to 662 8299 or mailed to the editor at the E Patrick Street Frederick address.
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