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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1994
Page
4
An immigrant recalls hardships of learning English in Madrid, facing humiliation and gradual adaptation. The author notes that adult learners fight an on street or workplace sink or swim reality, emphasizing total immersion and personal adaptability as key to reaching fluency.
A group of 35 international students in a City College ESL program discuss why learning English matters. They cite past tense, pronunciation, idioms, and contractions as challenges while aiming to become “good Americans.” They also value maintaining native language and culture to strengthen ethnic identity.
Roscoe Bartlett introduces a bill targeting perks for members of Congress including free prime parking at National Airport and Capitol, exemptions from age and sex discrimination laws, franking, pensions, and other benefit programs. The move reflects voter anger over incumbents and pay raises as Beverly Byron's district faces anti incumbency.
In an election year debate, Maryland listens as lawmakers mull firearm limits amid a nationwide gun crisis. The piece cites NRA opposition, cites surging prison populations and murder rates, and argues that criminals will source guns regardless of laws while police seek better tools for enforcement.
The Frederick unit of American Women's Voluntary Services hosted a Valentine dance for about 100 service men and women from Camp Detrick and Camp Ritchie in the Francis Scott Key Hotel ballroom. WACs WAVES soldiers and sailors attended alongside civilians.
Timothy M Farrell reports on Congressman Roscoe Bartlett's health care forum. A panel of 10 experts discussed policy, praising Bartlett's knowledge and urging critical dialogue. The writer argues reform requires collaboration among providers, producers, and consumers and urges constituents to contact Bartlett.
Brenda Gargas of Frederick criticizes county commissioners for disregarding a 2 to 1 public opposition to the Sandower Development sewage plant. She urges increasing opposition at the next election and cites strong citizen turnout and unanimity against Letters Ann Yingling voting rights.
Thurmont resident William B. Bruchey critiques Richard Eichman calling for clearer speech in his Jan 26 Frederick Post piece. He argues that fillers like you know er and uh are unnecessary and imply the speaker lags behind thought.
Reader asks if County Commissioner Sue is addressing the Sound Source Question from the Jan 26 Frederick Post. The letter requests clarification or response from the newspaper on the reported issue and its context.
John W. Clem writes about public opinion toward County Commissioner Sue Ann Yingling, noting intense media scrutiny compared with other commissioners. He questions the fairness of negative press for a local official and invites readers to judge her class and character.
A tongue in cheek riff complains about Punxsutawney Phil predicting six more weeks of winter. The speaker derides the tradition and mockingly targets Phil as the sole arbiter of seasons, while noting other groundhogs imitate him.
A letter from Stephen and C J Peters Union Bridge urges ending prize incentives in school fund-raisers. They argue rewards foster greed and lower self esteem, proposing certificates of appreciation and school announcements instead. They cite success with a $1000 band booster effort without prizes.
The Frederick News Post invites letters from readers with name address and phone number for verification. Not all letters are published due to volume and taste. some letters are edited for space. Contact details include a mailing address P O Box 578 Frederick MD 21705 and a telefax number 462-8299.
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