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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1993
Page
4
Community voices defend adding Swahili to the curriculum at two high schools arguing the course challenges students, broadens cultural awareness, and strengthens college applications with minimal cost while avoiding focus on salaries. Critics urge careful weighing of value and expense in tight budgets.
Roy Meachum recalls a chaotic period when the Meachum family vanished from the address book and Sweetwater the hound chewed remotes and pages. The household rebuilt the address book, endured pet mischief, and celebrated progress in Sweetwater’s training amid humorous misadventures with dogs Truman Boomer and Sweetie.
The column argues Clinton should quadruple its federal civilian cuts to 100,000 annually, saving $8 billion in year one and $32 billion over four years. It cites OPM data showing a 19.5 percent separation rate with about 400,000 departings yearly and 400,000 hires to replace them, plus growth under Reagan and Bush and higher costs from a bloated payroll.
Local restaurant owners faced rationing limits leaving them with half the December beef purchases despite December shortages. Dr Nels Nelson criticized Frederick health facilities as inadequate urging treatment, noting facility decay and dusty conditions. James P Mause won a 490000 settlement for injuries from a 1971 crash involving a Maryland State Police cruiser. Julien P Delphey honored at Annapolis gathering promoting a study to form Linganore County from Mount Airy areas.
A Brunswick reader, LARIE GUNTER, argues parents can support arts without liquor and nudity. She urges locals to avoid bars and boycotts, insisting the arts foster education, togetherness, and family values for young families and teens.
William Bracher critiques Frederick County policy in a letter to the Frederick News-Post arguing citizens bear fault for rezoning actions. He cites the Lewistown Utica area and alleges officials ignored planning recommendations, enabling a developer driven by profit to push a sewage plant and effluent discharge into a creek.
James P. Robinson argues that Frederick County's beauty is being killed by local officials' actions. He urges greater public awareness to prevent deterioration into a crowded, crime-ridden, costly county, fearing negative impacts on future generations.
Letter from Charles E Hubbard of Middletown criticizes school board and Dr. Noel Farmer for cutting language programs to fund Swahili teaching. He questions the need for Swahili, cites teacher shortages in languages, and urges focus on local Native American courses instead.
A reader recounts family hardship tied to gambling loss and a lottery tax, arguing off-track betting would worsen burdens on poor households. The letter reflects regret over past unemployment, multiple home losses, and financial strain from bookies and Union minter father’s earnings.
The Frederick News-Post discusses racing papers and winners who rarely triumph, noting bettors fear losses and even danger. It emphasizes enjoying races with friends, refreshments, and only money one can afford to lose while acknowledging off-track betting sums as family income and potential profit from vulnerable individuals. Nancy E. Hanel Tjamsville.
Gordon L. Gesner of Salem Ore thanks Fort Detrick staff Suburban Hospital and Frederick detectives for support after his son Spe Ryan V Gesner 22 was shot and died from wounds. He praises Major individuals including Spec Michael Fuste Capt David Harrington Dr Misra and nurse Anne Kuzas in a moving personal notice. Carmen Hill faces charges in the incident.
Readers are invited to send letters to the editor at The Frederick News-Post, address 209 Patrick Street, Frederick Maryland 21705, or via the P O Box 578. For feedback on tests contact Hang at 662-8229.
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