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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1993
Page
4
Two sides clash over math testing and tool use. Proponents argue calculators and notes reflect modern society and push students to engage with concepts while still entering correct answers. Opponents say such tools let students bypass core skills and merely boost scores. New, tougher tests are urged.
The Weinberg Center marked 15 years as Frederick’s main performing arts venue with a festive event led by manager Michael Stup. The night highlighted young talents and local support, promising a busier Patrick Street season for downtown business. A fringe debate over the Bent production and city politics followed, while local cinema reviews praised Lorenz's Oil and Sommersby for strong casts and emotional resonance.
Agriculture chief Mike Espy discovers a 1937 file by a "Negro county agent" in Crittenden County and West Memphis, Ark. The elder Espy urged farm income boosts, cost cuts, crop diversification, and rural development, foreshadowing his son's reform agenda for the USDA as it faces a 67 billion dollar budget and a sprawling national footprint.
The account contrasts Mike Espy with President Clinton, noting Espy’s crisis handling of a contaminated meat scare and his push for USDA reform. It also tracks Espy’s long friendship with Clinton, their Camp David bowling moment, and Espy’s path from HUD to Agriculture after a bid for housing post. Quayle’s stance on Clinton’s 1996 prospects is also mentioned.
Fifty years ago three Frederick High School seniors Fred erick W. Speilman Jr Austin L. Gaver and John W Yingling were notified they passed the Army Aviation Cadet Corps admission tests and ordered to report for physicals in Baltimore on February 16. A Baltimore meeting set a three state daylight signal drill for February 17. About 250 Frederick County air spotters attended Ground Observers Week events led by Lt. Morgan Wheelock.
William Moore complains that Frederick County bears over four million dollars yearly from state Social Security shifts. He praises Tom Hattery and George Littrell for voting with equity, while criticizing county tax burdens and state tax limitations.
The article critiques Frederick County teachers demanding 15.75 percent raises while noting county workers face tight budgets. It highlights broader unhappiness over pay amid economic woes and references a modest 3 percent raise planned for January 1993, implying delays in approval.
Citizens urge the county to back county employees over teachers and demand an elected school board. They warn the Board of Education against budget and material intimidation while advocating prudent funding for downtown revitalization and arts in Frederick. HOLLY CHRISTMAS WALLACE.
A letter contends a minority uses Frederick to push a radical arts agenda at the Weinberg Center. The writer denounces Bent as obscene and anti-Semitic, warns of intimidation for dissent, and questions public funding of controversial art. The piece urges accountability from Arts Council leaders and a broader civic discussion.
Kathy Engle praises Clinton and Gore for reigniting public engagement. She notes how the president listens, gives thoughtful responses, and motivates everyday followers who prefer behind the scenes support roles to get involved in government and communities.
The Frederick News invites reader letters and discussion submissions. Include author contact details and address mail to Letters to the Editor The Frederick News Past 200 Patrick St P O Box 678 Fredenck Md 21705 or deliver by phone 652 8259.
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