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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1994
Page
3
Taxes went up in Frederick County and City despite holding tax rates steady. Reassessments boost property values every three years, and phased increases lift bills while rates stay unchanged. Officials claim held rates, but homeowners pay more. taxpayers should scrutinize bills and hold officials responsible.
Marie Anne Erickson recounts Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation issued September 22 1862 and its impact as war aims shifted to freedom while excluding border states. The piece notes Seward’s delay, Antietam context, and the later 13th Amendment, plus colonization proposals and their failure with international reactions.
A community leader notes the Frederick Symphony Orchestra now features over 50 musicians and presents a year round concert series. He thanks supporters from the Weinberg Center auction and urges stronger public publicity and affordable performance space as key needs for Frederick's arts scene.
Roger F. Nicodemus argues Frederick already hosts growing arts activity with groups like Feste Productions and the Frederick Symphony and urges creating a shared, affordable performing arts space. He urges local businesses and individuals to fund long term support, noting tax benefits for 501c3 groups and potential in-kind spaces.
Camp Detrick Camp Ritchie and Salvage Center officers attended a war salvage conference and luncheon hosted by the Frederick Chamber of Commerce. Major General Philip Hayes spoke on Salvage Center importance. Local Kiwanis Rotary and Lions members attended. SGT Harold A. Webber recounted a Salerno escape. City police issued 460 parking tickets during nighttime ban to aid garbage collection. Chief Main said ticketing would continue. Bus fare may rise to 50 cents as owner Buck Gladhill notes a $1,000 monthly loss and fears ridership drop.
A letter urges readers to recognize Humane Society efforts in reuniting lost animals. It notes volunteers and staff work to identify pets, provide vaccinations, medication, grooming, and care, and argues the $5 daily boarding fee is far below actual costs.
A letter from Dave and Joyce Huffer extols the Humane Society staff as dedicated unpaid volunteers. The writer notes concerns about dog identifications, lost reports, and whether dogs wore tags, urging more consistent daily checks.
ANNE L HEAVNER writes about the stresses faced by humane society volunteers who answer phones and maintain lost dog reports in Frederick County. WILLIAM HERRON argues for an effective death penalty to deter violent crime, claiming repeat offenders are released too often.
The writer argues that current crime bills fail to fix the core problem. Both proposals push for more prisons and extend incarceration while hamstringing federal death penalty use. They urge applying the death penalty to all violent crimes to prevent recidivism and avoid paying twice for confinement.
William B. Bruchey argues that curfew laws must be enforced with parent and community support. He states officers are not babysitters, calls for home discipline, and warns that lack of parental control leads to youthful trouble and police records.
Margaret Callahan writes with humor about crustaceans finally getting their day in court while animals like cattle pigs and poultry wait their turn amid busy courts.
The Frederick News Post invites letters from readers and requires name address and phone for verification. Due to high volume not all letters are published and some are edited for space or taste.
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