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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1996
Page
6
Politicians claim credit as TV industry agrees to develop a new parental rating system similar to movies. President Clinton and Senator Dole tout efforts, while viewers have long complained about violence in 1994 95 season. A V chip and potential blocking tech join the plan, offering guidance for households and perhaps adults seeking warnings.
A columnist critiques Sen Tim Ferguson and Mayor James Grimes over fund raising, alleged bias and public letters. He denounces attacks on the paper and its reporters, cites the Weinberg Center case and other city hall letters, and warns against using missteps to discredit journalism. The piece ends by noting unresolved questions about the Catoctin 200.
The piece argues Pat Buchanan challenges GOP orthodoxy with issues that resonate across voters. It highlights job insecurity from corporate layoffs, concerns about trade deficits and foreign partners, and immigration policy as core themes. It notes Dole as more electable but credits Buchanan for raising salient questions.
Yesterday Walkersville Middletown and Frederick fire companies fought four widespread brush fires saving thousands of homes. Senior Forest Supervisor Herman Toms urged enforcement of brush burning laws amid dry mountain vegetation. Colonel Beverly Ober warned that a possible telephone strike would require ambulances to display a white sheet for police to locate help. Margaret Crocker authorized pickets around the East Patrick Street telephone building in Frederick. Weather predicted a return to 20 degree temperatures ending mild mid 70s. Les Roysten spoke on alternatives to Sixes Bridge Dam at a Save the Monocacy Association meeting. Robert Gary urged new members to join Save the Monocacy to oppose the dam. Frederick Mayor Ronald N Young joined five Marylanders filing to run for delegate to the Democratic National Convention from the Sixth District on the Carter ticket.
The speaker argues television violence affects both children and adults and calls for tighter control. They support constitutional rights for citizens to influence what networks air and urge parents to monitor their children’s viewing. The V-chip is proposed as a tool to aid parental control.
Letter to the editor questions Poole's firing Detroit, Maryland context and her later appointment as Frederick Animal Control director. It notes Montgomery County residents' dissatisfaction with her leadership and cites a subfreezing case where two elderly dogs were left in squalid conditions. Citizens allege mismanagement and enforcement failures.
Letters urge elected officials and the press to secure a director with strong knowledge and practical enforcement of animal control laws. The claim that Ms Poole was swept aside by Douglas M Duncan is false. Duncan fired only half of the department directors, not all.
Shirley Happ of the Property Owners Association of Greater Frederick inc. defends a meeting speech by Dr Claire B Ernhart and rejects claims tying Dr Herbert Needleman to the lead paint debate. She notes Mr Bill Grigg’s rebuttal failed to name Needleman and calls for accountability in reporting.
JOAN F STERN applauds Captain Price and Chief Carol Mehrling for a Germantown Police District action plan. It proposes aligning police beats with school clusters and stabilizing shifts to improve protection for Upcounty residents and citizen interaction.
Charles J. Cooper of Frederick vents about Steve Forbes asking for a large donation, equating it to thousands of grands and joking about the 32 cent postage. He notes his long voting record and contemplates reconsidering his stance due to the fundraising approach.
The Frederick News Post invites letters with name address and phone. It notes high volume may prevent publication and provides contact details for submission and fax.
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