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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1996
Page
6
Education leader says Maryland may lead the nation by requiring high school students to pass 10 college prep level exams starting January 2001 to graduate. Current four tests at 7th or 8th grade level aim to ensure basic skills, pushing schools to prove they educate every student for lifelong learning.
M Mick Mastrino of Frederick warns privatizing the Economic and Community Development Commission could invite insider deals and conflict of interest. He questions oversight, appointment process, and who funds a private body while noting recent local growth by Toys R Us and Georgia Pacific.
A veteran observer notes Anonymous, author of a Clinton parody, parallels to Washington’s anonymous works like Primary Colors. The essay compares past anonymous books, mentions Bill Clinton seeking the author, and recalls 19th century echoes with Democracy: An American Novel and President Hayes figures as a cautionary tale.
A memoir style account traces Washington Merry-Go-Round like a political expose. It covers Henry Adams Joseph Spear and the book’s 180000 copies 24 printings and the authors Robert S Alien and Drew Pearson. It notes Pearson as a famed muckraker and the author’s 20 year connection to Anderson and Pearson’s era.
John N. Shank 60 of Big Springs, a Washington County rural mail carrier for 40 years, will not retire for 1 to 10 years and projects over 350000 miles in service 50000 on horseback 100000 by buggy and the rest by car. Fredericktown housing units eyed. Mount St Marys seeks 640000 library science gym drive nears halfway. Six Cub Pack 1068 derby winners listed with top finishers.
A Frederick reader recalls promises from three builders about 15 acres near Allington Manor Court and New Design Road later zoned for commercial and office use. The writer says sales staff misled buyers about flood plain impact and library plans, noting prior assurances and premium lot pricing.
A Cub Scout leader from Pack 1050 in Hillcrest responds to Durward Kettells letter about United Way funding. The unit states it does not receive United Way support and runs its own annual fundraisers and donations locally to sustain activities for the National Capital Area.
A Frederick reader urges continued support for NCAC through United Way, praising its training and programs for Scouts and noting Goshen Webelos camps. The writer backs local funding, volunteers, and leadership to strengthen laws on dangerous animals and reduce risks to families and pets.
A report warns of loose Rotteiler dogs in Yellow Springs attacking livestock and risking human harm. The writer notes mild penalties for owners and urges action to address the danger posed by normal, healthy dogs roaming freely.
Patricia Miller of Middletown notes a correction to the February 8 letter. The fifth paragraph should state that the reading approach offers learning for every child and that at a hearing Mrs. Robbie Marquez highlighted that about 85 percent of children can learn with the whole language sight reading method used by the county.
The Frederick News-Post invites letters and requires name address and phone for verification. Due to high volume not all letters are guaranteed publication and poetry or relayed copies are not published. Submit to Letters to the Editor at 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD or by telefax 662-8299.
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