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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1990
Page
4
Veterans Affairs Secretary Ed Derwinski urges plain English in memos and letters, hiring a language instructor to simplify wording. Examples include electronically adjusted vehicular-flow control mechanism for a traffic light and sea-air interface climatic disturbances. Critics note jargon can mask policy aims and stifle scrutiny.
Roy Meachum critiques Nelson Mandela's Washington sojourn, praising his calm dignity and refusal to cave to U.S. pressure. He argues Mandela's stance against apartheid underscores moral authority, warns of white supremacist threats, and lauds Mandela as a rare figure guiding global justice.
East Berlin doctors face hospital shortfalls as many physicians move west after the wall's opening. Limex and LeLe Berlin Wall sell 360 graffitied sections as limited editions to fund health care, with buyers including Nancy Reagan and international museums. Proceeds help modernization while some wall remains for road base.
Investigation across Frederick County and surrounding Maryland counties finds 15 to 50 percent losses in the 1940 wheat crop due to Fusarium scab. Other local items report work forces expanding in Brunswick, sewage control measures in Mount Airy, a fire at a Linganore area sawmill, Farm Visitation Day across county farms, Charter Day petition turnout, a fundraiser drive for The Frederick Organization for Rehabilitation, and the Frederick High School Class of 1930 40th reunion with guest of honor Julia Etchison Hanna.
The Maryland Citizens for the Arts urges opposition to censorship poised in Congress threatening the National Endowment for the Arts. They cite 85 000 grants with 20 protests and 3 252 950 dollars granted in Maryland last year. Citizens should contact Sen Barbara Mikulski Sen Paul Sarbanes and Rep Beverly Byron July 2 8 to demand a censorship free reauthorization.
A subscriber announces nonrenewal citing a June front page Family section photograph removed from City Hall by Mayor Paul Gordon. The letter accuses Family Editor Lin da Gregory of pressuring readers with “art” and questions decency and First Amendment standards. The missive expresses strong dissatisfaction and hints at broader editorial conflicts.
Brian T Baumgardner of Frederick states that he will cancel his subscription to protest the perceived impact of sexually enticing material on society. He argues for less focus on personal freedom of expression and more on harms, noting his purchasing power as his main influence.
The News-Post quotes John Ashbury, a local expert on arrogance, criticizing Gov. Schaefer's approval stance as arrogance. He argues voters want humble officials, effectively disqualifying the candidate from contention.
John G. Stringer of Poolesville argues the Maryland Department of Environmental Protection backs a sludge dump for Damascus and Seneca plants. He cites past violations at a Poolesville wastewater plant, fines, and calls for stronger safeguards before any disposal near wells.
Letter writer Mark A Severson voices concern about perceived pro abortion media bias and argues for labeling opposing views as pro life and anti life. He cites polls and abortion statistics to urge media alignment with his stance in Frederick and broader state context.
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