Controversial Bent Play Spars With Local Indecency Rules
The Bent production at the Weinberg Center in Frederick faced a possible clash with liquor laws on indecent exposure. The local arts council argues First Amendment grounds could challenge the ruling, noting Maryland theater nudity is allowed. Officials pursued action for publicity rather than court, risking the law's vagueness and broader regulation being struck down.
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Frederick County
Frederick Arts Council
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Frederick County Chamber Chair Reflects on Growth and Regulation
Bernie Grove thanks the Frederick Chamber board and members for a successful year 1992 noting increased membership dues and a strong financial base. He urges better ties with officials, critiques rising taxes and overregulation, warns of future economic pressure, and calls for balanced growth with Chamber leadership guiding responsible policy.
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Kids learn hard lessons from food ads and kids
Consumer Reports Television exposes how food commercials mislead children into thinking products are healthier tastier and the only brand to choose. The program features taste tests fruit snacks cereals and fast food ads, spotlighting exaggeration and celebrity appeal while urging kids to think critically and make informed choices.
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Joyce Newman
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Frederick airfield officials back dawn Ground Observer duty
The commanding general of the State Militia tacitly approves making Mary land Minute Men and State Guards eligible for observation post duty with the Ground Observer Corps. The approval follows a suggestion by Frederick County Ground Observer Corps directors Charles E Hudson and Wilbur Baker. Fourteen Frederick County roads trucks worked overnight to clear frozen slush and cinders to ease traffic. Lieutenant Virginia Eversole WAAC district recruiting officer visited Winchester Hall to help set up a local WAAC recruiting office with Mrs. Joseph Himes, chair of the local civilian WAAC committee. Lt. Eversole and Lt. Helen Miller led the district recruiting effort for Maryland and portions of Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
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Maryland
Ground Observer Corps
Frederick County
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Wilbur Baker
Unionville
Virginia Eversole
Woman's Army Auxiliary Corps
WAAC
Baltimore
Winchester Hall
Joseph H. Himes
Eversole
Helen Miller
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Insurance fund official touts last resort coverage
Harris Morgan of the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund spoke at a noon Frederick County Insurance Agents luncheon describing last resort coverage for drivers rejected by two insurers as an instant success. Donald Miner of Braddock Ski Way said the season opened two days earlier on Jan 9 and that mild weather could hinder six weeks of business. Frederick County commissioners attended private Metropolitan Sanitary Commission sessions on water and sewer development, each giving a different reason for the press being barred.
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Harris Morgan
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Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund
Braddock Ski Way
Donald Miner
Ski Way
Metropolitan Sanitary Commission
Hiring plan sparks First Amendment debate in Frederick
Ronald S Brown responds to Wade W Parrish letter criticizing a police hiring plan. He argues the plan bans applicants with racist beliefs to prevent abuse of power. Brown calls Parrish’s remarks about Zulu culture biased and questions how many qualified Black candidates remain unhired in Frederick.
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Wade W. Parrish
Parrish
Frederick
Hurricane proof homes with concrete log framing idea
A reader proposes hurricane proof Florida homes using corrugated PVC drainage pipes arranged as log cabin framing and pumped full of concrete. The concept imagines portable pumping trucks for rapid, cheaper construction, raising questions about practicality and safety.
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Parents oppose Impressions guides review after books approval
In public hearings Dr. Martha Bauer and Ms. Carol Fogler noted teacher guides are rarely used despite claims of their value. Parents insist the Impressions books and guides form a whole and call to discard the entire series citing frightening content for elementary students. BRETT and EILEEN HUNT Monrovia.
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Martha Bauer
Carol Fogler
Frederick County
BOE
Editorial Misstatements Spark Reader Rebuttal
A Frederich column rebuts several editorials alleging mischaracterizations. It addresses flawed impressions and guides while defending past reporting and the record of covered issues. The piece urges clarity and accuracy in future editorials and public statements.
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Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News Post
Readers invited to send signed letters with full contact details for verification. Letters may be edited or not published due to volume. concise letters on subjects in the newspaper have best chance. Religious verse and poetry are not accepted. Address and phone details provided for submissions.
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