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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1993
Page
4
The paper reflects on the Maryland abortion referendum and its aftermath. It notes record reader response, ongoing interest, and the lingering impact as the issue remains unsettled in state politics. The editorial urges continued dialogue and finding common ground, notably on teen pregnancy prevention.
Frederick County Board of County Commissioners wrapping up the Eyler Rubblefill rezoning matter after close public testimony. Opponents warn groundwater contamination and traffic issues, citing MDE findings and TCE concerns near Harford County. Proponents argue private rubblefills are benign, while critics say county should not accept out of county waste and urge public health protection.
A humorous meditation on empty phrases heard in daily life. The narrator rails at grocery store small talk and common questions like will that be all and how are you, noting how such phrases invite no real answer and mark awkward silences in conversations. The piece ends mid thought as the narrator reflects on polite greetings.
Andy Rooney criticizes common phrases that replace substance, citing Have a nice day and Have a good one as hollow. He laments polite salutations like Dear and Sincerely, mocks chairperson usage, and notes how stock phrases spread through letters and everyday talk.
A compact note compiling yesterday items from the News Post. The item list includes brief summaries and mentions of local events, teased for readers scanning the prior day’s headlines.
Fifty years ago until noon New Year’s Day Frederick was quiet except for defense workers. A Middletown resident, described as a “one-man cyclone,” caused a 180-foot swath of destruction on New Year’s Eve, striking parked cars, tearing a porch, breaking a fire plug, and hitting a telephone pole. The car was demolished. damage exceeded $500. The driver was sober, and no one was hurt. The Maryland OPA ordered farmers to halve meat sales from 1942 and supply their own families.
A New Year’s Day general alarm fire at St. John Catholic Church sanctuary area, sparked by suspected arson per Frederick County Fire Marshal Top Barnes, destroyed shepherd figures and angels while baby Jesus statue survived. A separate report counted 102 illegal roadside dumps in Frederick County, totaling about 32,200 cubic yards of refuse with rats, animal remains and garbage. Tracee Joy Sinclair, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wayne Sinclair, was born 1:15 a.m. New Year’s Day as the county’s first baby of 1973.
Ruby Biddinger of Thurmont laments theft of yard decorations including a snowman on Powell Road. She pleads for the thief to be caught and expresses strong condemnation, noting she keeps decorations for children to enjoy and condemning lazy thieves who must face consequences.
The CDC reports a 1 percent rise since 1995 with over 434000 U.S. deaths in 1823 linked to smoking. Lung cancer and other cancers caused 111985 and 20880 deaths in 1988, while secondhand smoke is described as equally deadly and a major indoor air pollutant. Dr. William Roper notes cancer can take up to 20 years to develop and regular medical checkups are advised.
Brian See from Mount Airy highlights that passive cigarette smoke introduces nicotine into the blood. He notes smoking harms all ages and urges continued quitting efforts, citing cancer and air pollution as key dangers.
A letter argues against a proposed top of Braddock Mountain stop light on Alternate U.S. 40, urging instead a bottom-of-hill timing change near the Fountaindale subdivision to ease winter traffic. The writer emphasizes gridlock risk during bad weather and cites nearby I-70 access for smoother exits.
A Frederick city police officer, young and from Oklahoma, sat on extended watch starting Christmas midnight. He studied law enforcement in Oklahoma but faced job scarcity before moving to Maryland where he and his wife recently bought a condo. The patrol area was mainly east of Market.
Pauline Best of Knoxville thanks WFRE 99.9 FM for becoming her home station. She applauds the station for local news weather and road reports and notes listening at home in the car and at work.
The Frederick News invites readers to send letters to the editor. Submit at 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 27705 or by teletax for $62 B299. Include your opinions on current issues and sign your name.
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