Controversy Over Delaplaine Arts Grant in Frederick County
A Maryland editorial controversy centers on withdrawing a 500000 matching grant for the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center. Readers debate art’s role, censorship, and taste, citing nude depictions of public figures and freedom to view controversial works while defending independent arts funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Frederick
Annapolis
John Derr
Delaplaine
Frederick Post
Frederick News-Post
President Bush
Penney
Camp David
Holly Hills
Japan
Controversy and public funds in Frederick Post headlines
The Delaplaine Visual Arts Center hoopla dominates two days of front page coverage in The Frederick Post. The letter writer argues about spending public money on controversial art and political projects and notes Joanne Kropf of Mount Airy.
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Delaplaine Visual Arts Center
Frederick
Is art worth public funding despite censorship and outrage
Leo Sperling questions whether special interests may demand public funds without oversight as he defends artistic expression. He cites Rembrandt and Michelangelo versus controversial modern works, defends censorship-free art, and praises State Sen. Derr and Del. McClellan for resisting pressure while asking readers to weigh public funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Derr
Del
James McClellan
Frederick News-Post
Ethics Commission
Critics and censorship clash over Delaplaine exhibit
G Lee Teets attacks the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center for showing "Right Down to the Roots" and a piece titled A Peace Treaty and the New World Order. He condemns taxpayer funding, endorses stronger decency policies, and questions the center's governance and Maryland arts funding. He cites George B. Delaplaine Jr and Frederick County officials, and condemns issue art that provokes public standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Post
Mr. Bush
Dolly Parton
Gen. Schwarzkopf
Jesse Helms
Frederick County
Sen. Derr
Arts Center
Del
James “Dee” McClellan
Sue Ann Yingling
Playboy
Sistine Chapel
David
Florence
Italy
7Th Street
Levi's
Michelangelo
New World Order
Josef Schutzenhofer
God
Board of Education
Delaplaine Visual Arts Center
Bush
George B. Delaplaine Jr
Frederick News-Post
Center
D.C
Long Island
Pennsylvania
Education satire and voucher debate by Michael Frisina
Michael E Frisina argues in support of selective education reforms amid Steven Lemonakis satire. He cites A Nation at Risk, teacher competency tests, voucher potential, and the growth of non classroom staff while noting costs and outcomes. Frisina details personal credentials and homeschooling status.
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Steven F. Lemonakis
Lemonakis
National Commission On Excellence In Education
Georgia
California
Lynn V. Cheng
National Endowment For the Humanities
New York City
Cavazos
U.S
Japan
Germany
Columbus
New World
Toe McCarthy
George Bush
National Education Association
Times change as aviation shifts and education is urged
Ed Siegrist of Frederick laments the fading 5-cent cigar and warns that times change as airlines fail, giants sell, and nations push into aerospace. He argues that without greater education for children, the United States may lose its lead in aviation amid budget crunches and global competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael EB. Frisina
Frederick
United States Military Academy
West Point
N.Y
Hastings Center
Medical College of Pennsylvania
Pan American World Airways
Midway
Eastern
Continental
America West
McDonnell Douglas
Taiwan Aerospace
Japan
Aerospace
Boeing
Gas tax fantasy in Frederick address by Thomas Geiser
A humorous tirade by Frederick resident Thomas Geiser argues for higher gas taxes to fund bridges light rail and broad transportation programs. He imagines Ballmore funding a city Orioles team with stadiums, free parking and cheaper hot dogs, while pledging magical outcomes from a 20 cent tax hike. He ends noting his Frederick residence.
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Thare
Thare Bentz
Patrick Street
Doc McCellan
Frederick
Ballmore
D.C
Maryland
MARC
Anneapolis
Ballmore City
Orioles
Thomas Geiser
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Joanne Kropf
Berry's
Leo Sperling
Iven
Mr. Schutzenhofer
Rembrandt
Maplethorpe
Christ
Schutzenhofer
General Schwartzkopf
Kuwait
G. Lee Teets
Maryland Arts Council
State Council
General Assembly
Myersville
Michael E. Frisina
Ed Siegrist
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