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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1996
Page
4
State highlights a method to gauge mosquito concentrations by counting landings on a technician's arm. Five landings in five minutes triggers action such as chemical fogging. County sees increased fogging amid wet conditions from snowfall and rainfall, while residents worry about larvicides and pesticides affecting crops and water supplies.
Roy Meachum argues that both Maryland and Virginia Republican factions lost credibility through extremism and internal purges. He cites Sen. John Warner's primary defeat signals wider backlash against radicalism, warns of consequences for moderates, and predicts Democrats could gain in future races.
Terrie Stup of Walkersville recounts a biased dog adoption case at Frederick County Humane Society where a prospective owner was denied a one year old outside dog despite plans to keep her indoors. The board later overruled the decision and the dog, a golden retriever mix nicknamed Shania, was adopted.
Annie Laurie Meredith of Baltimore was named Miss MSSD 1946 at the Maryland State School for the Deaf quadrennial reunion. An accident during a group photo injured three as a temporary platform collapsed, sending about 20 people down three feet. Mayor Gittinger said federal funds would cover 87,500 for 35 temporary veteran housing units in Frederick.
Douglas Gaver of Myersville claims Frederick County Board of County Commissioners underfunds the Sheriff’s Office, leaving patrol units overworked and understaffed. He notes all units often tied to calls for service, reducing coverage for residents and other agencies. He highlights about 30 calls per week per patrol division as evidence of need.
The piece argues that big labor, including the United Steelworkers, pressures lawmakers and limits performance-based promotions and bonus awards in federal agencies. It claims ratings are pass/fail or irrelevant, promoting equity but reducing merit-based advancement and transparency in bonus decisions. It also alleges quotas and biased reporting by race and gender.
A letter from Quentin B. Clingerman of Monrovia argues unions block private school access through vouchers and protect underperforming tenured teachers. He condemns drug legalization, favors stricter curfews, police presence, and moral curricula, urging support for Congressman Bartlett and tougher crime measures.
A letter arguing against drug legalization and treatment-based approaches, claiming health system burdens, alcohol harms, and crime would shift to medical terms. The writer questions treating rape or murder as health issues and criticizes criminal justice outcomes versus medical treatment.
Jessie Cook reflects on inequality and the joy of giving. The short plaque sets a moral balance between those who have enough to share and those who do not, framing life as meaning through generosity and gratitude.
The Frederick News Post invites letters with name address and share number for verification. Publication not guaranteed. Send letters to Letters to the Editor, The Frederick News-Post, 200 Patrick St, Frederick MD 21705 or via fax at 662 8299.
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