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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1995
Page
8
A chaotic letter argues Frederick Maryland aldermen should not regulate yard sales amid a busy city agenda. It defends yard sales as American and affordable, noting early bird shoppers and neighborly bartering, while criticizing parking issues and small misconduct as insufficient basis for new laws.
Sallye Bloomfield of VOTER urges Maryland readers to regard the April 19 SABEL meeting as pivotal. She cites FBI and state prosecutor involvement in the 1994 election and describes debates over purge of 30 000 ineligible voters, impounded Baltimore machines, and tensions between SABEL and the Attorney General.
On the 50th anniversary of V E Day the piece argues that Germany and Japan profited from their defeat. Japan, small in land area, ranks as the world’s second largest economy producing 3.7 trillion in goods and services annually. Its 124 million people enjoy higher living standards than Americans. Japan accounts for 16 percent of global activity while the United States remains at 25 percent. Per capita income averages 633 000 and 822 470 dollars. Japanese cars electronics textiles and a sustained 60 billion dollar annual trade deficit with the U S amplifies the economic shift.
Holger Jensen examines how Japan rebuilt after World War II with aid from the United States and how Germany recovered to become Europe’s economic powerhouse. He notes lingering tensions with neighbors, resentments toward wartime powers, and strains in transatlantic ties as old winners and new rivals redefine the relationship.
A reader voices offense at graphic nonquoted details in Julia Robb's May 1 piece about a 1994 death by own action. Family, friends, and six children were shocked by vivid descriptions not directly quoting relatives, calling for more sensitivity while preserving factual reporting.
Historic surrender ends Europe first phase of World War II. Big Three coordinate timing for V E Day with Britain Russia and the United States to announce victory simultaneously. Truman prepares radio address signaling the German capitulation. Local notices report POW camp guidance, property condemnation near courthouse, a business impact from parking deck construction, a call for private buyout of a building, and a Lions Club gift to Frederick Memorial Hospital for a cryostat machine aiding cataract and glaucoma treatment.
Patricia Luhn reports on the April 30 dedication of the Frederick County Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Speakers Col Hoke Sandi Krantz and Tommy Nikirk note shared bonds among veterans, honoring those lost and those who served. The ceremony expresses gratitude to the Vietnam Veterans Association Chapter 304 and the Memorial Committee.
Kristen M. Pike asks Frederick News-Post sportswriters to honor local women who compete in out of town tournaments and contribute to the county, noting they are seldom printed or credited for their 4 for 4 games or six RBI drives. She calls for equal treatment and recognition.
A letter from a Frederick reader urge fair front page treatment for female athletes, citing past front page profiles and comparing with local papers. The writer praises Sheldon Shealer for balanced coverage and questions why veterans staffers fail to highlight girls soccer, softball, volleyball, and track with similar prominence.
Meredith Tuck appeals for action to protect wild animals, noting rampant hunting and habitat loss. She urges stricter anti hunting laws and avoiding animal products to prevent further species declines and possible extinction by 2000.
The Frederick News Post invites letters with name address and phone for verification. Due to high volume not all letters are published. Some letters may be edited for taste space and length. Address and contact details are provided for submissions via mail or fax.
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