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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1995
Page
6
Maryland education officials announce the CTBS will be dropped. The move ends annual testing for third, fifth and eighth graders and shifts focus to new assessments. The state may replace CTBS in 1997 with a biannual test, reducing time spent on testing and comparisons with other states.
Roy Meachum reflects on the rise of talk radio since the 1960s, noting how television dominated early electronic news, the shift in WTOF’s programming, and his own quick departure from radio. He condemns Rush Limbaugh and Ron Smith for inflammatory rhetoric and calls for accountability in broadcast culture.
The Clinton administration moves away from housing about 20,000 Cuban refugees at Guantanamo Bay. It ends a long stand as jailer and seeks to restart relations with Cuba, while facing criticism over conditions and a deal to repatriate boat people.
Jack Payton examines the Guantanamo refugee crisis where Cubans endure makeshift barracks costing the U.S. over a million dollars daily. Critics say the policy reversal harms freedom-loving Cuban democrats and reflect inconsistent Cuba policy amid wider foreign affairs debates.
Weathered city streets hosted a false general alarm at 2 40 p m as fire engines raced to empty sidewalks. Witnesses on Water Street reported no call from Reliable Junk Company and smoke from a stove. County officials noted early May frost damaged crops and approved a 6.7 percent fee for the J C Penney building renovation. Firefighters held a field day in Walkersville while a Jug Bridge crash left one driver with fractured ribs.
A reader condemns the newspaper for running a large front page image of a 16 year old crash victim. Eileen M Kunkoski of Frederick calls for accountability and an apology to Stephanie Miller’s family.
A Frederick County newspaper critique condemns a letter by Nancy E. Hanel of Sjamsville for making unsubstantiated claims and comparing Waco to Kristallnacht. The piece argues such rhetoric harms public discourse and questions why the Frederick Post published her letter.
A reader criticizes national mourning coverage and letters policy. The writer questions free speech limits and urges editors to discard offensive submissions. Another letter argues police discretion varies and criticizes Sheriff Hagg for promoting fundraisers with license plate imagery, calling for apologies from officials.
Rodney Lewis offers a letter responding to Emily Gamertsfelder's note on park funding and Fountain Rock Nature Center. He challenges tax funding for the center, suggesting user fees and charitable donations as alternatives.
The writer defends their earlier letter by saying they did not oppose the Maryland Sheriff’s Association goals. They criticized the association’s plan to distribute bumper stickers window stickers and special license plate holders to donors. They argue private law enforcement groups should not reward contributors with ostentatious identifiers.
Scott M. Hower says a Frederick News Post letter by Scott C. Hower caused confusion because the paper lists authors by name and residence in small print. He denies writing the April 28 piece and notes he does not share all opinions in that letter.
Letter writers are invited to address The Frederick News-Post at 200 East Patrick Street Frederick Maryland 21705 or send via telefax to 652-8299 for submissions to the Letters to the Editor column.
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