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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1999
Page
6
Page header fragment dated Thursday June 3 1999 lists George E Randell as general manager and Michael Powell as managing editor for Frederick Maryland publication established in 1883.
Eight area high schools will hold all-grades graduation ceremonies at Knott Arena, Mount St. Marys College, Emmitsburg, to accommodate larger crowds and photo opportunities. The piece reflects on changing times, increased education, and community pride while noting safety concerns and the role of police in schools.
Senate spurned a proposal to create a new Base Realignment and Closing Commission to eliminate excess facilities. The move aimed to save billions for troops and weapons, with past BRAC rounds totaling 97 closings and $25 billion by 2003, but the amendment failed 60 to 40 after early committee action and later revival on the floor.
Senators McCain and Levin push a delayed BRAC plan to curb political manipulation and spare short term jobs while arguing the Defense Department has excess facilities and underfunded, outdated programs. Arizona losses Williams Air Force Base amid prior BRACs, fueling GOP opposition to a new round.
A dozen horsemen led by Bernard It rode all day from Shookstown stables through the Fish ing Creek and High Knob area, covering more than 26 miles. Participants include Patsy Coran Jefferson Mrs Carl Holts Melvin Zimmerman Richard Poole Mehrie Wachter Jerome Offutt Linwood Offutt Elmer Baker Frederick Bernard Offutt Shookstown Gordon Young Washington Cadet David W. Kline Jr returned home for summer from Charlotte Hall after an award rich first year. more than 2000 Frederick County elementary students danced at Baker Park directed by Louise Freeman Thompson Warren R. Evans. Lawren ce A Johnson Public Works director predicted spring rains would ease water crises. David Johnson of Maryland School for the Deaf spoke at graduation with 38 peers. Weil Brothers plan to reopen the West Patrick Bentz station by summer end. Linda L Flower Studio of Dance rehearsals for June 10 recital at Catoctin High include Ter Burch Karen Fogle Beth Myers Tina Myers Stacey Brown Polly Jo Spahr Pam Campbell Dana Sanders Pam Gravy Jennifer Clever.
Michael Pritchard of Sugar Hill Georgia notes the resurgence of poetry and praises Karen Gardner and The Frederick News-Post for the April coverage. The piece highlights media recognition of poets and the thriving arts scene beyond National Poetry Month.
Frederick County Builders Association and Frederick County Civic Federation issued a joint statement to the Board of County Commissioners clarifying opposing views on impact taxes. They argue decades of underinvestment in roads, parks, libraries, and public safety, and call for quantified needs assessments to justify infrastructure costs versus school construction estimates near $200 million.
James Rudy of Frederick County Builders Association and Alan E Duke of the Frederick County Civic Federation urge the Board of County Commissioners to identify a broad revenue package addressing a long-term infrastructure deficit. They note unexpected joint positions but emphasize open discussion across county groups to reach a synthesis serving all residents.
Millard M. Mastrino argues that decisions by Frederick County leaders on funding for Board of Education and fire tax districts reveal self serving motives and possible abuse by ambulance firms. He warns taxpayers about future costs and industry relocation as economy dips loom.
Robert W Rankin of Mount Airy notes Frederick County wages lag behind those along I-270 driving 15 to 20 miles south to Montgomery County would raise income by 15000 to 20000 annually. John Choe comments on dress code debates sparked by Littleton shootings and Ms Malpas criticism.
Letter writer Dave Bussey rails at The Frederick News-Post for credibility questions and tabloids, joking about future front page dreams of psychic channels, space aliens, Bigfoot, Elvis, and odd birth headlines in Frederick.
A 16-year-old Frederick High student rebuts a Middletown May 25 letter about banning certain youths’ clothing. He asserts constitutional rights protect self expression through black attire and rejects the view that looks define group allegiance. He stresses personal freedom in a Washington DC document.
Joel Cohen urges readers to remember fallen veterans who fought for the country and a better life, stressing Memorial Day as a day of remembrance rather than a long weekend for trips to Ocean City or Virginia Beach.
The Frederick News Post invites signed letters with the writer’s name address and phone numbers for verification. Submissions may be abridged and publication is not guaranteed due to high volume.
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