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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1994
Page
8
In Frederick County a judge ruled that facilitated communication remains not generally accepted by science. The autistic girl alleging rape had the charge dropped, highlighting a split in the need to protect both sides from miscommunication and the limits of translator testimony in court.
Rudy Ficken from New Market blasts Don Morley and others for blaming guns for crime. He praises Frederick County delegates Thomas Hattery George Littrell J Anita Stup and James McClellan for voting against gun control while urging harsher punishment for criminals and defending the Second Amendment with references to the Bill of Rights and Federalist Papers.
Samuel H. Mullen writes from Utica challenging Frederick County's Annapolis delegation for backing Maryland gun control once more. He argues the Brady Law effects are uncertain, cites 1992 crime data, notes Maryland's earlier waiting period, and questions if gun control truly reduces crime.
The piece argues that judging credibility between Anita Hill and Paula Jones reflects snobbery, not fact. It notes both cases emerged long after the alleged conduct, drew political support from opposing sides, and questions why a Yale-educated professor is deemed more credible than a state employee.
The two women stand to gain from their claims with book contracts and lectures. Hill testified that Thomas made sexually explicit remarks, though no corroboration emerged and other colleagues called him a gentleman. Jones accuses Clinton of exposing himself and soliciting a sexual favor, with some supporters citing Clinton's rivalries and a media-influenced story.
Manager R C Bourbeau of the Baltimore Southern States Cooperative cites eggs produced in Maryland Virginia West Virginia and Delaware spoiling in freight cars and warehouses in Baltimore due to market glut and lack of storage space after the federal push for higher production. Paul Goodman of a Baltimore hat firm notes straw skimmers to be scarce during the straw hat season because of war related labor and supply shortages. Sixteen Frederick east end firms sign a petition opposing Carroll Creek Interceptor Sewer until a flood survey is completed. Burtonville Woodsboro Emmitsburg seek limits on county growth as three public hearings on water and sewer plan amendments proceed for final June action.
Local residents urge Frederick County Board to deny J F Forstmann Co and Westview Associates plan to rezone Westview Corporate Campus from ORI to MXD. They warn of 450 acres of dense development and 24 hour traffic, citing over 225000 dollars in unpaid county taxes as a conflict of interest and motive.
In New Market Michelle Himes argues Pell Grants should prioritize deserving students rather than inmates on death row or life terms. She contends many released youths struggle to afford college and urges redirected funds to those who will use it to succeed.
Readers defend Catoctin Zoo highlighting tiger cubs and senior director Rick, while CHERYL NEWTON argues about OBE opposition with concerns on tracking and grade inflation. Statements reflect local volunteers, teachers, and parents weighing facilities, funding, and education methods.
A reader critiques the Outcome Based Education debate in Frederick County, noting vague accusations from both sides. The writer urges specifics about how OBE affects particular teachers or students rather than broad conspiracies or mischaracterizations.
Frederick reader David Lopoten cites Neil Dhillon, a former Clinton aide, as launching a well funded campaign with a letter critical of Rep. Roscoe Bartlett’s stance on a crime bill. The note accuses the bill of violating Second Amendment rights and First Amendment rights while warning of New World Order plots.
The letter section invites readers to send correspondence to The News-Post at 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD P O Box 478 for Frederick. Readers can fax letters to the provided number 662-8299 and address them to Eric Frederick Nowe.
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