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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1999
Page
4
The tobacco settlement money totaling 4 billion over 25 years for Maryland will fund health and anti smoking efforts, education, and farmer transition. Governor Glendening urged using the money to end tobacco pain while warning against creating bureaucracies that siphon funds.
Roy Meachum recounts a Mississippi tale told by James Lavene at the University of Southern Mississippi. A former physician’s maid Anna faced bigotry after MLK Jr. death, losing her job and dignity as racism lingers in the region. Lavene warns Mississippi’s race tensions persist thirty years after freedom and King’s death, with many African Americans taking low paid work amid hostility.
The piece argues that Kosovo exposes shifting moral boundaries as Serbs and Kosovar Albanians mistrust each other. It notes prior black‑and‑white cinema ethics, praises NATO’s bombing as effective, and asserts the United States acted for the Albanian good guys while the old villains could reverse roles under a fragile peace.
Entomologists Dr. Ernest N. Cory Dr. George Langford and County Agent Henry R. Shoemaker study colonizing Tiphia vernaliser wasps in Frederick County to combat pests of the Japanese bee and European corn borer. Mary S. Wilkinson becomes part-time youth librarian at C Burr Artz Library Frederick. Planning Commission recommends curbing Board of Appeals powers. action tabled pending City Attorney review. Attorney Clater W. Smith files condemnation suit for MD State Roads Commission seeking 0.157 acre along MD 194 for Walkersville bypass. James Hagy wins seventh annual Cow Milking contest at Frederick Towne Mall with prize from Maryland Dairy Princess Debbie Smith. MD 355 Bridge over Monocacy River south of Frederick closed for concrete deck replacement. reopening targeted by year’s end.
Marty, MaryBeth, Ben, Luke and Claire Bates recount a research trip tracing their Bates lineage to Scituate dating to 1625. They visited the Scituate Lighthouse plaque, cemetery, antiques shops, and the town historical society which shared files and books about Clement Bates and the original family, with plans to read Rebecca and Abigail's heroics in upcoming articles.
A student protests Jeanne Malpas's claim that black trench coats echo the Littlestone murderers, arguing media sensationalism fuels negative stereotypes. The letter disputes Malpas's accusations against a theater manager and an on duty security officer, noting legal protections limit such claims.
A reader argues against warrantless searches, defends constitutional rights, and critiques fear-driven reactions to alleged crime. The writer warns against profiling and emphasizes personal responsibility amid perceived social panic about youth, privacy, and safety.
John C. Laughland owned critique questions US Kosovo strategy and air and ground campaign impacts. He argues the invasion worsened ethnic violence, displaced populations, and questions long term gains for Kosovars, Serbia, and Western leaders.
The author argues that blame for tragedies like Littleton rests with parents, not guns or media. They question whether knives or bats would change outcomes, emphasizing life’s sacredness and lessons from figures like Einstein, King, and Jesus to highlight responsibility and the need for parental guidance.
The Frederick News Post invites exclusive signed letters with writer name address and both home and business phone numbers for verification. Space limits mean not all letters will publish. writers should mail fax or email letters to the noted address and contact details.
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