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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1994
Page
4
The county plans 123 additional education jobs costing about 41 million dollars as enrollment climbs monthly. 73 teachers are needed for new students, 23 for mandates, 24 for local programs, and the remaining for miscellaneous categories. The budget is unlikely to shrink.
In a brisk reminiscence the author recalls a wartime comrade from New Jersey, Bill Griffin, who vanished from their Army radios days only to reappear decades later as a major American thriller writer. The piece traces their decades of contact, Bill’s rise from waiter to best selling author, and the shared defense of differing political views through a publisher’s lens and a Bay Area home.
Gettysburg National Military Park and the Library of Congress clash over who holds the right to display two of the original Gettysburg Address drafts. Park rangers urge the originals stay on the battlefield, while the library offers a high quality facsimile amid concerns about its vast, under controlled collection.
Mayor Hugh Y Gitlinger said Frederick will continue daily testing of the city water supply after Philp C Harvey, state bacteriologist for the Frederick laboratory, resigned to take a New York state post. Harvey had been filling in for city chemist Ralph Wachter who is in military service.
A verbose op-ed style screed argues against gun restrictions, claiming criminals would still find weapons and that removing guns would not prevent harm. It targets President Clinton, cites social misfits, Second Amendment rights, and references a political commentator named Roy. The piece shifts to general danger from various objects and ends naming James M. Copp Frederick.
Reader contends the US funds disaster aid by creating money and asks when the nation will recognize the link between calamities and morality. He argues calamities are man made, not random, and cites Los Angeles floods, hurricanes, quakes as examples.
A reader argues coincidences behind natural disasters reflect societal ills and media influence. Harold E Thomas links 1994 LA quake to porn production, while Judy Mied condemns Mormon theology and clarifies LDS beliefs, noting confusion from the article.
Dr C Richard Bowers mocks pro life leaders for accepting aid from gay and lesbian groups in their January march. He questions motivations and calls the collaboration offensive and misguided.
The letter from James Daniel Morrison asserts Mormon belief in God but is countered by a detailed explanation of core LDS doctrine. It clarifies that, historically, Mormons have taught God the Father has a body of flesh and bones, and the idea that God was once a mortal being is not a universally accepted modern teaching. The discussion explores changes in doctrine, parental lineage of God, and ongoing theological debates within the faith.
A public message argues that crime health education poverty and homelessness compound as population grows, urging stabilization at two billion or fewer to protect air water farmland forests and climate. It calls readers to act when planning their future and supporting candidates like Helen Weeb in Burkittsville.
The Frederick News Post invites letters with name address and phone for verification. Due to high volume publication of all letters may be limited. Poetry and religious verse are not used. Mailing address is 200 F Patrick St Frederick MD 21705. Fax 662 8279.
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