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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1993
Page
4
A Veterans Day message honors those who served and those currently deployed, urging reflection and thanks for the freedoms Americans enjoy. It emphasizes choice, sacrifice, and the ongoing commitment of service members abroad.
J Tyler Quyan argues that building, zoning, and environmental laws exist to protect health and safety. Officials enforce standards but must balance fairness with public welfare, applying codes uniformly while avoiding self serving bias.
Washington report notes friction over diagnosis and cure as Congress opens months of surgery on health care. President Clinton maintains universal coverage as his nonnegotiable bottom line, while options include delaying or narrowing subsidies and seeking broader cost-conscious support. The outcome remains uncertain amid bargaining strains.
Walter Mears reports that Clinton's proposed health care reform, aiming at universal coverage, drew sharp Republican opposition and warnings about government control. Senate and House leaders said major differences must be aired, while Clinton pressed for cost savings and a guarantee of coverage before 1994 adjournment.
Twenty years ago five city polo officers with over a century of service fled a 750000 suit against the City of Frederick alleging breach of contract for pension benefits. The suit, filed in Frederick County Circuit Court, claims officials told the officers they had no pension upon retirement. Eleventeen nearly identical fragments describe an area pageant and intracity football buildup with multiple names.
November 11, 1943 Frederick City Clerk Mehr Wachter uncovered a reserve cache of 410 gauge tear gas shells and turned them over to Lt Allen Bartgis for experiments against a pigeon nuisance. The test failed to affect the bird at 30 feet as wind blew irritants back toward observers. A full page ad highlighted Fredericks record in the third US War Bond drive with Frederick County subscribing $23 million, though $2,581,134 oversubscribed.
A reader argues for punishing a killer who killed Billy Winebrenner and Melody Pistoria in the same manner as the victims. The letter urges focusing on victims, cites Exodus and Leviticus on capital punishment, and opposes sparing Thanos while acknowledging religious groups’ roles in offering spiritual options, signed by James W Respess Frederick.
A reader lauds Roy Meachum for writing with sincere conviction in The Frederick News Post. The letter defends his bold opinions on politics and people, noting he stirs readers to action and remains undaunted by ridicule.
A reader thanks editor George B Delaplaine Jr for publishing Roy Meachum’s controversial yet entertaining columns. The note defends free speech, praises Meachum and expresses willingness to read more, while acknowledging backlash from some neighbors and citing strong views on gun rights.
Arthur Pfeifer of Boonsboro argues gun rights and NRA influence as best protection against crime and government gun control. He urges limited assault weapon bans and private ownership of at least a small calibre gun for protection, praising NRA's stance and criticizing federal and state enforcement.
Citizens argue against anti public safety item legislation as a threat to self defense. The letter decries penalties and court limits, urging lawmakers like Rep Roscoe Bartlett to back Citizen's Self Defense Act and a constitutional amendment protecting ownership. It claims police and courts cannot guarantee safety and warns legislation would target ordinary citizens rather than criminals.
A reader writes about how to contact the paper with letters to the editor. The message provides the Frederick News Post mailing address and a telephone/fax number for submitting letters. It emphasizes sharing opinions and requests proper formatting for correspondence.
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