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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1998
Page
6
The article discusses media ethics across TV magazines and newspapers, noting fabricated stories and misused material. It emphasizes no firm guarantees against future lapses, cites reader safeguards, and upholds a community trust guiding fair reporting despite industry flaws.
A digest of local notes on agriculture economics and public affairs. Wheat prices at local mills run 2.20 per bushel with a 2.54 bid this week, while beef cattle prices hover near three year lows per Wall Street Journal. The Naval Academy ends its 87 year dairy farm, switching to Dairy Maid Dairy for a 287000 annual contract. References to local leaders, a History Channel feature on Egypt’s Hatshepsut, and Gov Glendening’s visit with Frederick Mayor Grimes highlight regional updates. Public notices mention the Mount St Mary’s gathering of church leaders next June in Emmitsburg.
Ann McFeatters notes Congress and President Clinton push an overhaul of the IRS amid public anger and partisan jockeying. Proposals add tougher audits, costs, and a nine member review board while protecting innocent spouses and capping home seizures. Outcome hinges on perceived changes and trust in government.
A crowd of about 6000 filled Walkersville for the Frederick County Volunteer Firemen's Association two day convention parade. The Walkersville carnival week set attendance records as Jaycees president Richard Shoemaker led a Civil War reenactment. Mayors and bankers in a staged ransom helped Frederick from burning. American Field Service hosted 82 students from 37 countries with 43 local host families. County planning favors a Warfield Street site for a new county library. The mayor responded to flood concerns from western Frederick not being the downtown cause.
A supporter commends Senator Jack Derr for preventing bad bills, protecting freedoms, and staying accessible. They recount attending hearings, hearing testimonies, and watching him work in committees to safeguard constituents rights, urging continued representation and promising to vote for Derr.
A Walkersville letter praises Senator Ferguson for supporting a ban, urges support for Alex Mooney in District 3, and argues for replacing incumbents who oppose strong life protections with a candidate who aligns with a strict pro life platform. The writer endorses Mooney and urges turnout.
Shaun Quinney and Jack Deatherage Jr. urge scrutiny of police conduct amid recent incidents. They call readers to vote in the upcoming election and urge complaints of alleged abuses, noting officers risk their lives and deserve respect.
A reader argues about police risk and on duty danger. He recalls an incident where deputies subdued a man during a car stop over a child support matter, noting miscommunication and the potential for violence. The letter ponders officer risk, public pressure, and accountability without blaming the officers directly.
Martha H Whirley argues for a police ride-along program to illustrate how diabetics manage daily risks. She shares personal losses from diabetes and crime, noting hot weather and insulin adjustments, urging monitoring before leaving home and collaboration with law enforcement for safety.
The Frederick News Post invites signed letters exclusive to the paper with the writer’s water name home address and both phone numbers for verifications. Due to high volume not all letters can be published and poetry verse form letters or copies to others are not accepted.
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