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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1996
Page
6
The Frederick County library board names Rev. Theodore Haas as a strong candidate after a contentious process. The nominating committee proposes one name but commissioners insist on reviewing multiple options, delaying a straightforward rubber stamp.
Kate Lewhe, a Frederick News-Post reporter, shares how generous friends, some anonymous, helped her navigate a tight Christmas as a single parent. Acts of kindness eased stress, funded gifts, and provided experiences for her children, renewing the holiday’s meaning as she looks forward to repaying kindness in return.
Columbus based Compuserve cut off its four million members from at least 200 Internet newsgroups and picture databases after German officials threatened legal action. The move, affecting users worldwide, sparked debate on cross border censorship and which laws govern a borderless digital network.
Jean Heller notes intense scrutiny of tasteless content and the ban on certain websites by CompuServe. The St. Petersburg Times lists some banned addresses, including a sexual fishnet stocking query and an erotica Disney misfit, while others discuss football, work at Disney, or aliens. Debates rage over restricting pornographic material versus free access as readers seek alternatives.
The public was urged to watch for two German prisoners of war who escaped from the branch POW camp at Gettysburg Pennsylvania. Hans Herman Harloff aged nineteen and Bernard Wagner aged twenty two were described as of average weight and height and last seen in POW clothing.
Community considers using the vacant Carmack-Jay building as an ethnic market with full grocery service. A German deli theme is suggested to attract regional customers with wursts sauerkraut schnitzels breads wines and regional specialties.
A federal employee argues that the federal government shutdown stems from Congress failing to pass annual funding bills before October 1, noting the only timely bill funded Congress operations while Veterans Affairs and Social Security programs remain unfunded. Congress bears responsibility for the failure.
A letter by William B. Mayo argues the federal government will not shut down and criticizes partisan brinkmanship. He warns of delayed pay, slowed projects, and talent leaving public service while urging citizens to unite, volunteer, and foster communal spirit for better governance.
The piece recalls Gary Hughes a former campaigner who proposed government and nonprofit collaboration to improve the city. It argues for renewed citizen volunteers amid federal cutbacks, noting Frederick as a hub of action with volunteers staffing hotlines, soup kitchens, shelters, arts, AIDS and hepatitis committees, and recycling efforts.
The speaker opposes a dress code, citing loss of personal freedom and potential restrictions on jewelry. They claim dress style does not affect learning and warn lockers remain insecure, fearing theft if lockers aren’t fixed.
Letter from Christopher B. Fowler of Point of Rocks questions The Frederick News-Post calendar review of 1995 by casting the Sabers and Roses Bail dispute as a name controversy. He accuses the piece of dodging the true issue and urges readers to see the event’s origins clearly.
The Frederick News-Post invites letters from readers and requires name address and phone number for verification. Not all letters are published due to space. some are edited for taste and length. poetry religious verse and copies of letters to others are not published.
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