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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1995
Page
6
Frederick County commissioners began their regular meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance marking a renewed habit not seen in a long time. The act drew praise from observers who say it sets a tone for service to the public and adherence to the U S system of government and justice.
The column praises State's Attorney Scott Rolle for swift prudent actions in his first days including dropping an unfair school charge and planning guidelines with the school system to protect teachers. It also honors Mark Hoke for handling a tense public hearing with dignity as Winchester Hall debated a County Commission for Women.
The piece blasts Washington for whitewashing Russia's assault on Chechnya, calling Yeltsin the Butcher of Grozny and accusing the State Department of drawing a false Civil War parallel. It notes American taxpayers fund part of the war and urges factual critique instead of defense.
Foreign affairs columnist B J Cutler argues that U S support for Russia under President Yeltsin fuels Chechen killings. He contrasts Lincoln's war aims with Moscow's actions, questions loan repayments, and criticizes officials for using history to justify present policy.
Report from Montevue details an escape by three youths from a third floor detention room. One boy fell about 50 feet, sustaining serious injuries. Weather outlook predicts light freezing rain after a heavy snow blanket for Frederick County.
Zack Framsen a fifth grader at New Midway School Keymar voices disappointment with Frederick County school lunches. He cites bland taste poor freshness limited variety and high costs urging higher standards and more nutritious options beyond posters claiming healthfulness.
Citizens of Frederick celebrate 250 years since the 1748 founding with midnight Baker Park fireworks marking the 1995 milestone. The tribute recalls diverse settlers from Maryland and beyond, the Monocacy Valley center of life, pioneer western expansion, and early defense against Indian raids.
The mayor lauds Frederick's long history of service from colonial frontiers to modern battles and urges residents to engage in a yearlong 250th anniversary celebration. He invites public groups and individuals to contribute while welcoming visitors during the September keynote weekend. The speech ends with a call to honor heritage and a plea about government taxation and rising costs.
A reader voices outrage over new emissions testing. They condemn the idea of placing vehicles on a treadmill and revving engines to high speeds, questioning who conceived the plan and why it was adopted.
John Hagerhorst McKaig argues in The Frederick Post that Terre Rhoderick hid his part ownership in Harris Smariga while presenting as a surveyor and urges the electorate to demand transparency and consider a new election. He contends ethics require full disclosure to voters.
The Frederick News-Post invites letters with name address and phone for verification. Not all letters are published due to space and taste. poetry and religious verse are not used. send to Letters to the Editor 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705.
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