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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1995
Page
6
The paper states its role as a watchdog and messenger, aiming to deliver detailed up-to-date factual local news with photos while admitting not all coverage is pleasant. It invites letters and faxed input to guide coverage for the benefit of the whole community.
Brett E Haight, social studies teacher at Ballenger Creek Middle School, responds to Sharon Thompson's letter in The Post July 1. He argues teachers are not overpaid, outlines his own salary and duties, and condemns the idea that educators pocket money while student education suffers.
The town, one of six UN guarded safe havens, fell to advancing Serbs as 400 Dutch troops fled with 40,000 Muslim refugees. NATO strikes paused as 30 Dutch hostages were seized. Serb forces push toward Gerazde and Zepa, threatening further ethnic cleansing and 100,000 more homeless.
Holger Jensen outlines a flawed strategy in Bosnia where 1993 calls for 35,000 more troops were denied by the Security Council leaving safe havens vulnerable to Serb attacks. He cites Srebrenica and Sarajevo, notes Izetbegovic demands Akashi’s resignation, and pins hopes on a rapid reaction force hampered by lack of political will despite Western carrier groups and 20,000 troops ready.
Crowds left the Bradley and Benson show at Frederick Fairgrounds citing subpar acts and an hour long run. May building permits in Frederick jumped 900 percent from 1944 with a mixed regional trend. A German POW at Mt Grove Lime Co. was injured when run over by a tractor. A referendum petition for under ground wiring gained 1,180 Frederick votes. Frederick County Group Homes faced circuit court action over a planned facility at 13 W. Third St. The Heart Association named Mrs. Irvin Shure as executive director.
Maryland Natural Resources Police Superintendent Col. John W. Rhoad announces the Potomac River waters are falling and no major incidents occurred over the 4th of July weekend. He thanks the public for cooperation and safety commitment.
A reader defending the Miss Maryland results argues contestants must live, work, or study in the state and praises Miss Maryland and Miss Laurel. The letter cites private interviews, nonlocal judges, scholarships, and cultural diversity while refuting claims of unfairness.
The writer reflects on eight years in pageantry and two years of local competition. They commend the new Miss Maryland and extend support to Ms. Skebeck Mr. Skinner and the Miss Maryland Board of Directors.
The letter writers Sarah Washburn and Kim Kress argue for restoring arts funding, while a broader view questions whether public education should fund individual artistic pursuits. The column notes education basics versus optional programs, cites Drs Salk and Sabin as vital scientific contributions, and underscores budget limits guiding cuts.
Constance Stapleton of Myersville urges The Frederick News-Post to investigate why Matthew Robb, a C Burr Artz Library staff member, was dismissed after trying to stop a thief. She defends Robb as conscientious and calls for reversing the decision or exposing library board policies.
The Frederick News-Post invites letters from readers with name address and phone. Not all letters are published due to volume and longer letters take longer to appear, possibly on the Commentary page. Send to 200 E Patrick St or fax 642-8299.
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