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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1998
Page
4
A Maryland state bill aims to allow quicker divorce in abusive marriages while maintaining a longer marriage culture. Delegates push for protections against cruelty, seeking to reduce battered spouses and save lives, with Senate consideration pending.
David Zebra voices worries about the Hargett Planned Neighborhood Development at McCain Drive and Butterfly Lane. He cites overburdened elementary schools and traffic on Butterfly Lane, questions post sign notices, and urges residents to attend the March Planning Commission meeting to oppose higher dwelling density.
Residents testified no sign announced the proposed action and a nearby commissioner said he had not seen any required signage. The applicant could not confirm proper posting, prompting a continuance to the March meeting. The issue of sign size and numbers will be addressed, amid concerns about commission attitudes.
A garbled summer note claims the governor ate seafood and links memory loss to a new state business. Alleged choices include ConA and Brain Food as controversial ideas. The fragmentary record suggests an odd, speculative critique of seafood as brain food.
A Scripps Howard column criticizes overreactions to Monica Lewinsky coverage and the underreporting of the Republican Senate report on alleged campaign finance ties to China. It argues reporters chase novelty over accuracy, praises accountability, and calls for libel reforms to curb false reporting.
Cohlman Miller of West South Street displayed a 26 pound carp caught in the river near Jug Bridge at the Freder ick News-Post office. Jacob Goldberg, president of Frederick Iron and Steel Company, thanked Mayor Lloyd Culler for firemen who saved Harold L. Scherer from a heart attack at the Frederick plant.
The Frederick County Planning and Zoning Commission approved building permits and a site plan for Eastaleo Aluminum Company to expand with a third potline and new facilities. Officers promotions stirred unrest as Major Ashton discussed dissatisfaction, while Mayor Young implied aldermen could promote despite chief recommendations. Frederick’s power worries and darkened stores due to coal strikes affected electricity. FCC trustee Hooper reported growing interest in a new college president as 60 to 70 applications arrived.
Clyde Thompson of Damascus urges the Maryland Vehicle Administration to place a notice on tag renewal forms reminding drivers that headlights must be on in inclement weather and that failure to do so could breach the law.
A reader responds to Phillip Dean and Wayne Palmer, recounting a meeting of concerned citizens about alleged police brutality toward youths. The writer cites two girls with bruises and a 17 year old involved in an arrest, noting parents’ statements and denying claims of racial enmity.
Frederick attendees including Emmeta Smallwood attended an advisory meeting at Catoctin High School on February 9 to discuss redistricting. The session aimed at outlining a simple adjustment plan and addressing principal concerns from residents and local officials.
JO ANN KERNS of Thurmont expresses concern that redistricting shifts students away from Thurmont Elementary and foresees overcrowding by 1999. She urges building a new school, additions, upgraded technology, and argues redistricting is not the solution. Local parents warn others may be affected next.
The Frederick News-Post reports January four bills by Senator Tim Ferguson aim to reduce crime with a right to carry law and curb government funding of golf courses. Other proposals include term limits for delegates and restricting taxpayer funding for golf amenities. William L. Herron comments.
Juliet Moore argues that today’s news overemphasizes graphic injury and sexual assault details. She questions privacy protections and calls for more positive community reporting instead of sensational police coverage.
Frederick County’s General Assembly delegation for District 3 includes Senator John Derr and delegates Sue Hecht J Anita Stup and Louise Snodgrass. District 4 features Senator Tim Ferguson and delegates David Brinkley Paul Stall Donald Elliot. The Frederick News Post invites letters signed with contact details and notes abridgement and nonpublication of poetry and form letters.
Michael Dupuy a 38 year old naturalized Haitian and Democrat says he will run for the District 14-A state House seat. He calls for more diversity and parity in funding for Montgomery County including school construction and keeping high tech jobs from relocating to Virginia.
Maryland residents pay private title and tag firms to avoid long MVA lines 72 firms handle registrations transfers and changes up from 60 in 1996 while customers praise faster service. Private agencies charge about 15 extra for tag work alongside standard fees totaling 32 for vehicle registration.
Daniel Mullinix of Mount Airy earns Who's Who honors while studying accounting and business administration at Mars Hill College North Carolina. Cadets and students Michael Card Abby Horman Tamara Edwards Karen Prunner and others from Frederick Walkersville and Sabillasville appear in dean's lists scholarships and degree completions across Radford University University of Delaware University of Iowa Carnegie Mellon Frostburg State University and more.
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