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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 2002
Page
4
Statement supports holding Spencer trial in Frederick County as correct and fair for both Spencer and the Frederick community. Emphasizes that Judge G Edward Dwyer or Eimer division supports the decision as appropriate and balanced for all parties involved.
The Frederick County judge cites a large pool for an unbiased jury while Spencer’s defense seeks venue change due to local publicity. The newspaper contends coverage was fair, argues outrage is understandable, and asserts a local jury can deliver justice without prejudice.
The euro replaces national currencies across 12 European states in a landmark shift on New Year’s Day. While the currency is now real in cash, its broader success hinges on economic tests, political unity, and the stance of opt-out nations Britain, Sweden, and Denmark. The move aims to ease cross-border trade, enable price comparisons, and boost Europe’s global economic clout amid ongoing integration challenges.
Maryland police report New Year Eve meter thefts on Unree Street Frederick netting little change as meters installed recently. Santa receives a thank you note from six year old Robin Saville. River floods Md 40 near Urbana Buckeystown. First Frederick County hospital baby Priscilla Lynn Dorsey born 6:34 p.m. Jan 2. Christmas trees clutter South Market. Three men rescued after boat capsizes on Monocacy River near Gas House Pike.
Kathy Engle writes about near collisions with three loose dogs on Gambrill Park Road. She notes residents own the animals, trash on the road, and urges responsible pet care, quiet streets, and fenced yards to protect drivers and neighbors.
A letter by Mary Hager argues for a new class titled How to do it safely, claiming early sex education builds healthier adults and challenges removal of such instruction. The writer questions why children are taught not to, urging practical guidance.
Robin Wood argues the Second Amendment protects individual rights, citing the U.S. Court of Appeals and historical writings, while defending John Ashcroft's stance and criticizing Dwight Mote for portraying the amendment as collective. The letter stresses that the people, not the states, hold the right to keep and bear arms.
Randall Gouker of Wolfsville urges the Frederick News-Post to investigate how Maryland gun laws perform in practice. He notes local unsecured firearms incidents and questions enforcement of laws holding owners accountable for leaving guns accessible to minors or others.
Fragmented text discusses abstinence-only sex education and safety in traffic, noting risks of premarital sex and lack of protection against disease and pregnancy. Mentions self-esteem and heartbreak, with garbled terms suggesting critique of abstinence programs and need for comprehensive guidance.
Bernard M1 Collins of Frederick argues in a Dec 27 letter that gas reserves are overstated. He notes 1999 Environmental Law Institute findings on large in place resources in unconventional sources and cites tech progress or price rises as pivotal for long term abundance.
A damaged letters page sample lists editorial constraints and contact instructions. It notes that religious verses and personal balers are not published and provides mail and email addresses for submitting letters to The Frederick News-Post.
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