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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1993
Page
4
President Clinton outlines a national service program where 100,000 youths will work in cities and towns aiding police, schools, clinics, and recycling efforts in exchange for education and training. The idea resembles the GI Bill in offering benefits for service, with part or full earnings upfront.
Mike Royko weighs the GI Bill against a future national service program. He questions timing for rewards and funding, warns of administration challenges, and recalls LBJ's Great Society as a cautionary tale about community groups and street gangs funding. He suggests awaiting Clinton's plan and notes MTV as a tune-in source.
A devastating blaze in Frederick wrecked the Seventh-day Adventist Church, shocking mourners and prompting tears as the home of many joyous occasions burned. The community rallies with support and shelter while praising the resilience of church members and noting no lives were lost and injuries were minimal.
Mayor Paul P. Gordon defends enforcing Maryland liquor license rules at the Weinberg Center, preserving funding, and upholding the Arts Council obligations. He rejects broad First Amendment fears, notes city loans and state matching funds, and stresses the center’s 15 years of service and need to maintain operations for Frederick residents.
Prentis Brower announced an end to police enforcement of the East’s pleasure driving ban and said future compliance would rest on an honor system with a possible elimination on March 22 when new gasoline coupons take effect. Maryland motorists were cited by Cornelius Mundy as 1,350 in two days, with hearings set for March 5. Frederick police chief Poulsen noted a ticket color change from red to white to reduce driver bias.
State Senator Edward P. Thomas proposes a sweeping welfare bill in Maryland, aiming to save taxpayers hundreds of thousands annually. The measure faces approval hurdles as lawmakers weigh fiscal impact and administrative changes within the welfare system.
Roy W. Sigler argues for uniform penalties and broader education on firearms and alcohol misuse in schools. He notes current athlete-specific suspensions as discriminatory and calls for a comprehensive education program to help all students, parents, teachers, and coaches make better choices.
The Sports Editor Stan Goldberg is criticized for misunderstanding teen drinking and its consequences. The letter argues alcohol related deaths and crashes demand stricter policies for student athletes rather than leniency for a single lapse.
Gail Ewing criticizes a sports editor for ignoring Surgeon General data on underage drinking and its link to injuries, sexually transmitted diseases, and violence. She urges continued firm policies and notes alcohol worsens teen outcomes. Tom Birdwell adds a satirical jab about starting a country named Greed-opia.
Anita Gell argues that home is the proper classroom and that schools cannot replace parents as primary teachers. She urges parents to model love, sacrifice, and virtuous living, stating education of character begins at home and that responsible parenting cannot be outsourced.
The letter challenges R Herbert Oden's Feb 22 Yeller piece It argues a three person firm would face the same insurance cost per person as a five person firm It says every employee would take maximum 12 weeks unpaid leave yearly and questions the feasibility of all workers forgoing income during that period It contends Oden links Roosevelts actions to current small business burdens and criticizes the suggested legislation.
A letter dated March 2 expresses appreciation for Dr. Robert J. Wickenheiser as Mount St. Marys College president and regrets his resignation. The writer praises his leadership, academic growth promotion, and support of Catholic college ideals, wishing him and Pat rewarding opportunities in academe.
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