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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1995
Page
6
Emissions checks move from strict two mile treadmill and fuel pressure tests to a tailpipe and under hood inspection. Costs run 12 dollars with 150 dollars maximum for repairs, hours expanded to late evenings and weekends to fit commuters. Officials say the plan will help reduce air pollutants while bureaucracy remains a concern.
A Washington gathering of Second Amendment advocates drew about one tenth of last year’s turnout. The piece traces shifts within the NRA, critiques Gordon Liddy’s comments, compares to the Klan era, notes IRS scrutiny on NRA funds, and cites a recent credibility poll showing Limbaugh's falling backing amid a nationwide backlash against gun-rights absolutism.
The piece argues Bob Dole uses a mixed political stance to push culture war gains. It notes his critique of Hollywood and rap lyrics while backing NRA efforts to legalize assault weapons, yet credits him with a presidential moment of taking a strong cultural stand.
Scripps Howard News Service notes Bob Dole criticized Time Warner executives over rap culture, urging leadership via public opinion rather than regulation. The piece argues the era’s media and politics failed to shape cultural values, praising Dole for sparking national discussion in Clinton’s third year.
State Board of Correction Chairman Joseph H. Rogan announced that Lieut. Col. Elmer F. Munshower, former Frederick mayor and ex State Police head, will become superintendent of the Maryland State Reformatory for Males in Roxbury after his Army discharge on June 15. He succeeds Elmer St. C. Maxwell. A letter from POW Lyndon Zecher, captive two years, describes return hopes. Mayor Ronald N. Young signed a 31500 contract for Frederick Airport master plan with R. Dixon Speas Inc. Two thirds of the study cost to be covered by federal funds. Frederick County Board of Commissioners reverses course on county work week, restoring the old 8:30 to 4 schedule.
John L. Difman describes his childhood prayer experience, embracing religious freedom and personal belief. He urges teaching about religion's diversity while opposing school prayer as it was in his youth, noting that differing lights of faith need not be wrong.
Paul C. Leatherman of Smithsburg argues against government hog raising programs, likening them to endless public subsidies. He cites the Postal Service budget, schools, utilities, and subsidies to railroads, farmers, and mining as examples of entrenched spending, urging a balanced budget.
Andrew M. Rasbury challenges Timothy McCown's letter defending conservative talk radio while condemning liberal venom. He argues Americans uphold the Constitution including free speech even when voices clash and urges readers to exercise their right to ignore or engage media without surrendering core liberties.
Nicholas Benner from Green Valley Elementary School urges action to protect the Chesapeake Bay. He explains oil from cars harms the Potomac River and suggests biking, carpooling, reducing fertilizer use, and litter cleanup to save wildlife and waterways.
The Frederick News-Post asks contributors to include name address and phone number for verification. Many letters are edited for space or taste and not all are published. Poetry and religious verse are not used. Send to Letters to the Editor at 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or fax 6628299.
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