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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1998
Page
6
The piece notes Maryland's reluctance to execute, citing the Supreme Court's rejection of five murderers challenging a federal law that quickens death row appeals. The law cuts federal review from one year to 180 days, speeding but not guaranteeing executions. It suggests a future execution after decades, as Maryland resurrected the death penalty long ago.
Bertha Kennedy calls the Frederick County 250th events a major highlight as Mount Olivet Cemetery prepares a centennial cornerstone homage to the Star Spangled Banner composer. June events include a flag ceremony, tours of the cemetery, a short movie on Key, and a garden dedication honoring Edward S. Delaplaine, remembered as a friendly historian and longtime editor.
A Scripps Howard column argues the core issue is whether President Clinton lied under oath about sexual relations with Lewinsky, not the sex itself. It notes investigations cost over 50 million and discusses implications for impeachment, political delay, immunity tactics for Lewinsky, and public indifference driven by broader global and domestic concerns.
News-Post items note large scale activity at Frederick's municipal airport with grading and runway base work prioritized, hampered by unusually wet spring and slushy ground. Hood College President-elect Andrew G. Truxal and wife visit for home alterations while they travel from Lancaster for Franklin and Marshall College events. County agent reports aphids causing late falllike leaf drop on maples. Camp Detrick twins wear different colored rings to avoid confusion. Maryland officials seek across the board refund of fuel costs on Potomac Edison bills. Senator Thomas greets U S 15 environmental clearance, urging rapid progress. County commissioners split over adopting an affirmative action plan for hiring.
A Urbana High School junior argues Frederick County schools neglect grammar spelling and vocabulary after elementary school. She cites Windsor Knolls Middle as a helpful exception and urges more emphasis on written communication for college resumes and daily work. The writer signs as Danielle Corsetto Tramsville.
Frederick aldermen approved a 49.1 million budget and adopted mayor Jim Grimes' tax rate of 1.59 per 100 assessed value. The vote was unanimous.
Local column analyzes a proposed 10 percent water and sewer rate increase tied to a new layer of city bureaucracy. Comment discusses GOP fiscal aims, past surpluses, and voter trust while contrasting abortion rights with access to legal medical facilities and recalling John Derr’s Annapolis seat. Authors are Lynn Brooks and Ralph W. Kuhne.
Local officials respond to dog bite events with aggressive safety measures. Frederick mayor and aldermen enact new regulations to curb bites, aiming to improve community security and wellbeing. Jim Brown notes the decisive action.
A reader notes support for Derr’s appointment to Annapolis and rebuts a letter accusing Democrats of being pro abortion. The commenter compares the charge to alleging Republicans are killers for opposing gun control.
Residents Marissa Hartman and Elysabeth Courtemanche report persistent algae and litter at Whittier Lake. They note trash and cigarette butts along bike paths and benches, evidence of dog waste, and graffiti on benches and a bridge, urging city action and community cleanup.
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters exclusive to the paper and requires the writer’s full name address and phone numbers for verification. Submissions may be space limited and poetry religious verse form letters or copies to others are not published.
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