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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1999
Page
6
Editorial notes the Year 2000 scare and urges practical checks. It cites a state information list available at the library and online, advising credit card readiness with a 1999 expiry, obtaining credit reports for accuracy, preparing near 2000 tax withholding, keeping cash on hand, and confirming vehicle and bank readiness amid possible glitches.
The Frederick News-Post launches its FNP History Bee for third to fifth graders in Frederick County schools on March 25. A related advisory notes two blue moons this year, urges socializing with loved ones, and recalls Y2K hysteria and a Maryland credit card fraud case tied to a Baltimore lawyer.
The section presents multicolor fallout shelter maps for county and city, plus home shelter construction instructions and lists of supplies. It recalls 1939 concerns over German aggression, Chamberlain’s pact, and a national defense march by W. L. C. Fisher sung by Frederick High School. The piece reflects on events from 1914 to the 1930s and echoes repeated cycles of conflict.
Letter writer JOHN FORD of Thurmont argues against Joseph Perkins on Buena Park police road checks for invalid licenses. He supports random checks to curb revoked license drivers, asserting such enforcement would reduce crashes and protect pedestrians and other motorists.
U S intelligence reports from the Financial Times say China has placed up to 200 M-9 and M-11 missiles aimed at Taiwan. Defense Minister Tang Fei warns of broader impacts across military, political, economic, and psychological fronts and signals a potential escalation with cruise missiles. The move heightens urgency for a Theater Missile Defense umbrella backed by the United States and Japan. Beijing treats Taiwan as a renegade province and has long opposed U S backed efforts to shelter Taiwan from Beijing's reunification.
The Maryland Air Service granted All-American Airways to pick up interstate passengers at Hagerstown and Cumberland with stops in Martinsburg and Connellsville Uniontown. Six juvenile escapees at Montevue Detention Center were soon picked up by school authorities after state police halted a stolen car. Charles B. Topper celebrated his 81st birthday as night watchman of St. Joseph’s College. 14 of his 15 children were living. Del Charles E. Smith urged the county delegation to request the governor not reappoint Ellis G. Carty as county liquor commissioner amid a dozen complaints from liquor dealers. Rep Beverly A. Byron hosted a town meeting at Jefferson Community Center on inflation and SALT talks. The Roger Smith family welcomed two Korean valentines, Chad Yong Jin and Nicholas Sam Jin, joining their Frederick family. Prospect Hall, a 19th century mansion, was nominated for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
The proposal for a pedestrian bridge over U S 40 at the Golden Mile gains attention from local and state officials. The Inner Harbor in Baltimore showcases such pedestrian crossings as effective and beneficial to all. Juanita Fisher of Frederick weighs in with support.
Mary Wyatt urges parental action after harassment of Nina at Monocacy Elementary. She questions school responses, calls for accountability for a teacher, and advocates respect and support for Nina while wishing Christina Runkles well in her new school.
Mike Holda of Middletown asks why the I-270 widening stops short of Frederick County and whether residents south of the area receive better treatment. He urges timely funding to ease commutes and hints at voting backlash at the polls.
Doris Taylor Keymat recalls a Wednesday January 27 near Kemp Lane where Yogi the dog was struck. Two boys witnessed the crash and neighbors helped retrieve the dog while the driver did not stop. She urges accountability and thanks those who paused to assist.
The Frederick News-Post invites exclusive signed letters with the writer’s name address and phone numbers for verification. Due to high volume, space varies. non poetry or verse is published only if space allows.
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