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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1993
Page
4
Frederick County officials describe a mushy hiring freeze that remains in effect to let commissioners weigh each vacancy. While some posts are frozen, others in the health department schools and libraries are being filled to meet urgent needs, balancing cost and service.
A Frede rick era censorship dispute flares again as the Weinberg center hosts Bent. City officials, liquor laws, and First Amendment rights collide over on stage nudity in a Nazi era drama. Arts Council and Annapolis lawmakers rally to protect artistic expression amid calls to revise county liquor rules.
Kinney, founder of the National Workplace Safety Institute, argues Clinton must prioritize worker safety as Arkansas ranked dead last in NWSI 1991 criteria. AFL-CIO’s Becker criticizes pro business bias, while OSHA reform dominates Congress's agenda amid high workplace fatality and disease costs. Kinney’s brother died in a 1986 workplace incident linked to safety issues.
House hearing cited George Campbell Painting Co case on Walt Whitman Bridge where a worker died after an electrocution. OSHA fined the firm $7,225 for three serious violations but did not follow up for 13 months. Rep. Andrews warned that more inspectors alone won’t improve safety.
Murray C. Smith of 239 East Second Street was hit as he exited his car near the Square Corner. He suffered facial and head lacerations and bruises. the out of state driver took him to a physician then his home. No charges were filed.
Reader questions the two day front page story on the City of Frederick and Willie Mahone agreement. They seek clarity on why the pact targets African Americans only and how Hispanics Asians and women are represented and affected. They request data on minority and gender percentages and language skills within the police. They also ask if language accessibility and non English speaking residents are addressed and whether further action or public comment from officials is expected.
A businessman issues guidance to legislators urging practical action amid public concerns. The note stresses accountability, economic prudence, and stakeholder engagement as state officials and citizens navigate policy decisions.
Boyd Smith argues for drastic salary cuts to balance state finances and criticizes budgeting choices. The letter calls repealing the 1991 Reforestation law and adopting affordability guidelines. It advocates term limits for officials, criticizes federal policy and lawmakers, and questions President Clinton’s cabinet picks. It ends with support for switching to the metric system for easier international business and travel. Steve Zeender (Walkersville) adds remarks on the metric transition.
A speaker argues that the nation should switch to the metric system, claiming it is simpler than the standard system and reduces confusion. The piece notes common conversions like 12 inches per foot and 3 feet per yard as evidence of metric benefits.
Letter writer Richard Sterne of Monrovia defends ignoring Jesse Jackson’s call for affirmative action in professional sports. He questions whether leagues should mirror national demographics and criticizes Jackson’s views as misguided and irrelevant to the game’s importance.
The notice provides guidance on mailing letters to the editor for The Frederick News-Post. It states not to publish addresses or phone numbers, and lists the submission address as The Frederick News-Post 203 E Patrick St P.O. Box 578 Frederick MD 25705.
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