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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 2002
Page
4
An editorial notes recent rain in Frederick offers brief relief from long drought. It acknowledges ongoing water shortages, with rivers shallow and wells failing, and calls for gratitude while urging continued conservation and hope for longer-term recovery.
The piece argues that mid 1970s corporate average fuel economy standards caused extensive deaths by pushing Detroit to produce smaller cars. It cites Brookings Institution Harvard NAS and USA Today researchers claiming over 40 000 deaths to date, notes limited impact on pollution, and urges higher gas taxes as a safer alternative. It closes by hoping Kerry and supporters were blocked from further plans.
United States Army private Karry Buzz Shipley spent the weekend in Frederick on route from Fort Amador Canal Zone to Fort Kilmer. Burglary suspects who escaped a Frederick County Jail in February and fled to Arkansas were sentenced to four years each in the Arkansas State Penitentiary after convictions. The State Cemetery Association seeks ownership details of Frederick Memorial Park, meeting Linden Hills Cemetery directors. Frank Smith crafts wooden spires for a maple syrup event at Cuny Hingham Falls State Park. Chris Nauman of Frederick launches Gofers, offering car errands for the homebound and those preferring not to drive in bad weather.
March editorial in The Frederick News-Post argues a 70 cent per pack cigarette tax primarily targets health benefits, citing Maryland data that past tax increases reduced youth smoking. It notes public support and revenue needs, contending higher prices curb smoking and save lives while easing budget gaps.
A reader commends Mr Mooney for trying to restore the $5 million Lag tax to Emergency Medical Services Operations funds. The letter also supports opposing tax increases to benefit fire and rescue personnel, criticizing political spin. Christopher W Kunkle Frederick.
A reader argues for paying a muralist 30,000 annually, suggests funding murals via a 10 percent hotel tax, and cautions against misused funds or misstatements about road rights. The letter also covers local road use, state highway funds, and civic investment priorities.
Three men and their families shaped Wolfsville Middletown and Myersville through generosity business and service Lauren Jake Wolfe funded Wolfsville homes Austin Main of Middletown created Main's Quality Ice Cream and Austin Brandenburg of Myersville built tall antennas for five decades Their efforts earned local praise and a lasting legacy in their communities.
A firefighter voices support for Senator Mooney’s stance on the fire and rescue funding tax amid budget debates. He credits Mooney’s voting against last year’s tax increase and urges funds be restored to the Emergency Medical Systems Operation Fund, while criticizing opponent attacks and framing funding as a priority.
Frederick celebrates community murals highlighting the Bridge and city art. Local residents praise William Cochran for shaping a unique cultural experience drawing visitors and boosting the city’s appeal, with plans for more murals and guided tours.
Roy Meachum states Lake Linganore residents face alleged blackmail over road funds. Frederick County commissioners back Lake Linganore Association in securing 2003 state highway funds for roads. Legislation from 2001 took effect Oct 1 2001. FY03 deadline passed December 2001 with county staff and Lake Linganore reps unable to complete the application.
Linda Wood asks why independent Hose Company appears to wash vehicles during water bans. She questions if they are exempt and seeks clarity on whether residents may wash personal vehicles there, noting praise for fire and rescue personnel but concern over water conservation.
The piece notes guardsmen and women facing financial strain as creditors press mortgages and banks demand payments despite large income drops from leaving civilian jobs to serve. It cites sacrifice by service members and questions why only some bear the burden.
The Frederick News-Post announces letters must be exclusive to the paper with signer, home address, and home and business phones for verification. It notes form letters and poetry will be published rarely and provides mail, fax, and email submission instructions.
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