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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1994
Page
5
The Festival of the Arts in a city park featured beer for performers, not the public, raising questions about future allowances in Baker Park. Officials and readers debate legality and consistency with city rules, while praising the festival’s success and urging attendance at the 1995 event.
Frederick's Festival of the Arts faced public contrition after a downtown Baker Park brawl involving Douglas Zaruba Andrew Zaruba and Joseph Lee. Police accounts show Lee intoxicated while Zarubas denied drinking. beer garden politics and aldermanic votes tied to the incident fueled criticism of organizers and city officials.
A critical op-ed laments the lack of government accountability for failed federal programs. It argues reforms like health care and welfare seldom end, as officials rarely admit mistakes or scrap programs. It cites Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt’s effort to repeal an 1872 mining law.
The piece critiques presidential reform gloss and name changes from the Clinton era, arguing that promises of savings mask ongoing waste and mismanagement. It asserts belief in a middle class tax cut despite cynicism, with a closing self-assertion about not being cynical.
City officials learned a half acre right of way was not included in an 84500 land purchase for a northern Frederick park. Officials refused a permanent market donation offer to swap property. Parking exemptions were restored for a two week nighttime ban. I-70 signs were updated to I-270 between the Capitol Beltway and U.S. 15. Julie L Brooks taught baton handling at Hood College camp. Mayor Ron Young announced 25 housing units would join a state program offering long term, low interest renovation loans. Monrovia directional sign added at the new T-70N interchange after driver complaints.
John L. O'Neill of Frederick urges The Frederick News-Post to disclose how manager Bill Ferguson and the Unsound Source system reach conclusions about ballot stuffing. He asks whether caller identities, numbers, addresses, or records are maintained or shared, and demands full transparency to inform readers.
Stephen M. Owings argues that OJ Simpson remains a talented celebrity but not a true sports hero. He contrasts Simpson with heroes like Lou Gehrig, Arthur Ashe, Jesse Owens, Jackie Robinson, and Roberto Clemente, who showed courage and humanitarian impact beyond entertainment.
Letter discusses Thurmont American Legion banning parking on its lot to avoid liability after insurance concerns. Notes post office delay in paving land shared with Masonic Lodge, ongoing 30 year issue, and need to protect Legion interests. Also urges reporting animal mistreatment to authorities and supports humane society work.
Ms Anderson voices concern over mistreatment of animals and humans, emphasizing a humane world and shared frustration at neglect.
Cheryl Mullican reports on Baker Park Fourth of July events where crowds banned pets yet many brought dogs. She notes extreme heat, tired dogs, and many children nearby with no visible poop scoop enforcement, fearing safety and cleanliness issues and possible fines.
The Frederick News-Post invites reader letters with name address and phone for verification. Many letters cannot be published due to volume and space or editorial taste. Poetry and religious verse are not used as letters.
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