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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1995
Page
6
The piece argues Maryland's 1994 gubernatorial vote raised widespread concerns about election integrity. It cites dead voters, nursing home pressure, lax ID checks, sloppy absentee ballot handling, and partisan irregularities. It predicts Glendening will face a cleaned up election office, with unresolved lawsuits and mistrust lingering.
John Hagerhorst from McKaig argues that middle and high schools need a different operation than elementary schools and could handle expanded class offerings. He suggests school days from 8 am to 5 pm with shuttle buses, more class variety, cafeterias open longer, and student control over lunch and library time, aiming to boost capacity and reduce costs with minimal new buildings.
Washington debates urge responsibility and job focus while welfare recipients plead for real job options. Official unemployment sits low, yet many workers lack pay sufficient to support a family. Black and inner city unemployment remains higher than white rates. The piece argues for skill development and job opportunities alongside any welfare reform.
Hugh B. Price argues that to avoid a grim future of poverty and discontent both government and private sector must act. He urges a higher minimum wage or better wage subsidies, wider job creation, public works, and robust job training to ensure inner city residents gain steady work. Copley News Service.
Frederick County farm leaders and officials from the Selective Service discussed drafting young men with agri cultural deferments to address alleged draft dodging. Col Henry C. Stanwood and Lt Col Paul Klaesius spoke at the Frederick YMCA about safeguarding veterans rights and correcting farm labor gaps. Additional notes mention Frederick Academy of the Visitation’s sesquicentennial, Chessie System layoffs and recalls, propane gas incident near 15 rest area, a CB radio alert, and the retirement of F Leo Wickless after 51 years at the News-Post.
The Frederick Historic Sites Consortium issues corrections to the 1995 calendar Frederick, Frederick County. Noted errors include birth dates for John Baltzell Feb 11 1775, Death of Francis Scott Key dated Jan 11 1843, Schley death date changed to 1790, and Edna Bowie Dykes death date adjusted to 1993.
A lunch hour encounter on a state freeway shows a man in worn jeans with a homeless sign. The narrator debates if giving money helps, then witnesses a police officer approach as the situation unfolds, pondering whether a small act could alter the man’s day.
A reflective note praises police for removing dangerous criminals from Frederick streets and questions whether permits and licenses are available to the poor. It laments despair and seeks compassion, goodwill, and hope, closing with wishes for a happy New Year.
Deborah Harris of Woodsboro defends parents facing ADHD stigma. She describes her child’s medication benefits and side effects, notes the importance of support groups, and urges Elaine Reinhold to visit Frederick County ADHD resources. Harris highlights active parenting and community involvement.
Debra Morris from Libertytown writes in support of using medication as a last resort after her son was diagnosed through SET at Lewistown Elementary. She notes years of testing, family history, and collaboration with teachers, counselors, and doctors, and describes improved grades and happiness following treatment.
The Frederick News-Post invites letters with name address and phone for verification. Many letters arrive and publication cannot be guaranteed. some are edited for space or taste. Poetry religious verse and letters to others are not published. send to the editor at E Patrick Street Frederick MD 21705 or via telefax 662-8299.
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