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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1998
Page
4
The piece outlines a shift from secure government and big-company employment to smaller, agile businesses amid global competition. It notes AT&T plans to trim up to 18000 jobs via pension incentives or involuntary separation, reflecting broader downsizing. It discusses rising entrepreneurship, retooled workplaces, and the need for ongoing education as the economy evolves.
Dennis Abr writes from Frederick recounting Whittier homeowners united to oppose a proposed 53,000 square foot Weis supermarket near Whittier Lake. Planning Commission rejected the site plan citing size deficiencies, and residents pledge ongoing vigilance, dialogue with Ausherman Development, and stronger zoning clarity in the Bi district for future growth.
A column muses on how people, including Clinton and Hillary, shift personas in different settings from presidential to private. It contrasts public sincerity, political strategy, and moral denial with observations on sex, religion, and public discourse amid political tension and impeachment talk.
Vernon R. Rippeon of Walkersville lauds Roy Meachum for a column about Harry Black, calling it the best he has written and stating it captures the character of the fine man.
A community member condemns Frederick County Commissioners president Mark Hoke for demeaning remarks toward Malcolm VanKirk at an airport advisory meeting. The letter questions civility and aviation safety expertise, urging respectful discourse and accountability from public servants.
A reader objects to insults directed at Mr. Hoke and the military. The letter argues Americans are not a captive audience and requests that such insults be kept in a safe closet, noting the green uniform is hung up. The writer insists the opponent does not scare them.
A Baltimore area reader condemns an Annapolis push for a teacher dress code and urges voters to settle the elected school board issue at the ballot. The letter laments focusing on attire while calling for accountability on school safety and governance, warning of political change in 1999.
Frederick community letter thanks the News-Post for birthday wishes to the C. Burr Artz Library as it marks 60 years. TED HAAS, vice president of the library board, urges creation of a Friends of the Libraries group to support growth and public education.
A correction to Doris Sullivan's letter to the editor states that the second sentence of the third paragraph should read that youth athletic programs using school space are non profit, see higher participation, better facility use, and that organizers are not paid for their services. The note cites LUYAA MAYAA FYSA and other youth groups.
The Frederick News Post invites signed letters exclusive to the paper including writer name address and home and business phone numbers. They may edit for space and do not publish poetry verse or form letters and offer mailing fax and email submission options.
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