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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1992
Page
6
Opinion notes open meetings issues and a suit by Taxpayers In Action. It argues the commissioners did nothing illegal yet warns of precedents allowing private gatherings to be cited for closing meetings. The piece suggests the suit was misguided but supports greater openness.
A humorous New Year column offers exaggerated forecasts spanning politics sports and pop culture. It riffs on presidents, Saddam Hussein, the Mets, and Camden Yards with outlandish twists including a beta Kennedy archive reveal and a misnamed stadium.
The 1987 formed Child Exploitation and Obscenity Unit faces critique for aggressive prosecutions of adult material, with critics including the ACLU arguing it tramples protections. The unit pursues multi jurisdiction indictments while FBI opposition cites zealotry, highlighted by the Phil Harvey case and broader legal debates on obscenity standards and First Amendment limits.
Twenty years ago the first tenants settled into the Waverley Garden Apartments behind Fredericktowne Mall. The initial section housed 191 units with a swimming pool and a planned completion by May 1.
Frederick dealers report slow sales due to young draftees selling cars, tighter installment limits, and the seasonal lull. They expect improvement in months ahead from limited supply and rising prices. Fairchild workers in Hagerstown donate New Year earnings to buy an Army bomber. Mayor Culler lifts five month water ban and notes consumer choice on relief. Camp Ritchie commander denies plans for large land purchase to build a firing range. Navy recruiter L M Dunaway from Hagerstown interviews seven applicants at Frederick post office and plans to return.
James R. Hahn of Taneytown counters Crummell P. Jacobs Jr. in The Frederick News-Post letter, arguing not all landowners are unkind and criticizing improper hunter behavior, deer hunt ethics, hunting rights payments, and concerns about road safety and conservation.
While shopping two days before Christmas I envisioned a plan to boost downtown Frederick's growth and prosperity. The idea formed as I endured pervasive cigarette smoke in the mall and left with clothes smelling of smoke.
Letters to the Editor argue downtown merchants should sponsor mall smoking and warn AIDS is present in Frederick. Barbara Tobery urges education and prevention as a community response in 1992. George A Pappas Sr notes health concerns about secondhand smoke.
A reader argues for feeding and caring for the homeless and needy, urging donations of food, shelter, medicine and clothing. The letter cites hardship and calls for community support, mentioning schools churches and individual generosity with a call to action.
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters with address and phone for verification, not published. letters may be edited and not all published due to volume. Poetry and religious verse are not used, no charge, send to Letters to the Editor at 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD or by telefax 662-6299.
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