Parking Fines Increase Yet Tickets Remain The Key
Montgomery officials push higher fines from fifty to two hundred fifty dollars for illegal disabled spaces. The real fix is issuing tickets daily to deter violators, not just raising penalties. Weisso County officials say they seek to crack this abuse and improve compliance.
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Frede rick ice rink aims high with public funds debate
A front page News-Fest analysis questions a public funded ice rink in Frederick. Calls warn of a boondoggle backed by Delegate James E. McClellan and banker Michael Menzies while officials insist no state or local money will be spent. The plan hinges on private investment and city and county input before a public vote or session.
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End of TV era mirrors fall of empires
The piece argues television is a dying dinosaur amid mergers and fiber promises. It compares the TV era to the decline of the Soviet Union, warning that reliance on telegenic politics and short attention spans eroded public discourse and education.
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Television's Decline and the Call to Restore American Focus
David Feldman argues that television has damaged American individuality and culture since the 1960s. He predicts a crash of networks into an era of many channels and urges Americans to cancel cable, read, converse, and reclaim their soul, noting Feldman as a San Francisco comedian turned TV writer.
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Two gunmen captured after manhunt in Hancock area
State Police from Western Maryland including eight from Barracks B in Frederick pursued and captured two gunmen wanted for disarming and robbing two Pennsylvania officers. One fugitive claimed to have escaped a county jail. the other was paroled by New York after 20 years of a life murder term.
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Better English Reading by Ritter Critics Style and Punctuation
Richard Eichman argues that the press should model clear language and sensible punctuation rather than chasing rigid rules. He cites Mark Bergstrath and Adam Ritter, defends flexible usage, and urges newspapers to balance substance with stylistic tradition for readers and students.
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Let's be honest about AIDS letter sparks debate
The Frederick News letter to the editor dated February 2 criticizes conservative Christians for blame in the AIDS epidemic. It argues against the idea of endorsing condom usage as a prevention philosophy.
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Letters Defend Moral Duty Amid AIDS Controversy
Bruce E Ivins denounces anti Christian hatred while arguing Christians seek moral responsibility and condemn "liberated behaviors" as he recalls the tragedy of a young life. Amy Muss er of Middletown echoes the nightmare of a careless driver.
Community letter condemns 18 months sentence for Broberg
A reader laments the 18 month local jail term for Paul Broberg in the case involving a fatal crash. The writer calls Broberg a repeat offender, questions the leniency of a work release, and argues for harsher punishment and immediate accountability. The letter highlights frustration with the justice system and appeals process.
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Anglebower liberalism letter sparks blame and hope
Andrew C. Wack of Clarksburg critiques Ty Anglebower's Liberalism letter, arguing blame shifting by Clinton and Hillary Clinton. He urges voting out “blamers,” noting Clinton’s tax policy pivots and health care critiques, and signs off with a vow to support optimism in 1996.
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Letters to the Editor Policy at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters from readers and asks for name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume not all letters are guaranteed publication. Poetry and religious verse are not used as letters. letters may be telefaxed to 662 8299 or mailed to theLetters to the Editor address in Frederick Maryland.
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