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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1993
Page
6
A city armory aerobics program for seniors drew praise for health benefits and low cost but faced a pay raise dispute. The instructor quit when pay fell after budget reshuffles, sparking citizen involvement and debate over funding. Roelkey Myers, recreation chief, is applauded as a strong advocate in the discussions at City Hall.
Tom Kraft of Monrovia defends teachers and schools against parental criticisms in the Letters to the Editor. He urges support for educators, notes teachers’ qualifications, and argues parental blame often undercuts classroom efforts while praising students Kraft has observed as a substitute teacher in Frederick County.
The text discusses ambiguities in English such as day meanings and gendered pronouns, the push for a neuter singular pronoun, and the tension between writers’ punctuation choices and editors’ style edits. It notes preferences for hard and mad as usage examples and describes editors trimming punctuation in modern writing.
Andy Rooney discusses spellings like colour and behaviour and argues for keeping distinct terms. He notes gender as a grammatical concept, praises language changes like uptight, and urges reintroducing gay with its original sense while accepting some shifts in usage.
Fifty years ago four Frederick Board of Aldermen voted to proceed with improvements at Linganore filtration plant estimated at 60 000. Alderman Charles P Staley dissented saying money spent at Linganore deserted the mountain supply. Alderman Russell H McCain said wartime material limits made dam construction or an 18 inch main to Fishing Creek Reservoir impossible. Frederick County drafted a d year old grandfather with nine children into military service and his family would receive a 230 allotment from the date he entered service, up from 142 under the old pay scale. Girl Scout Troop 7 elected Rita Simon Mary Russell Hendrickson Regina Crouse Anna Lou Eshleman Patsy Kennedy Joan Ross Nancy Kennedy Betsy McCain Flo Beth Carty as officers for six months.
Local police search for a 19 year old trustee who escaped from Frederick County Jail by kicking out a steel mesh door on West South Street. The Frederick Towne Players opened their 1973 74 season with Come Back Little Sheba a drama about a man haunted by his own frustrations. The Frederick County Planning Commission approved a gutted version of a proposed ordinance forcing subdivision developers to fund neighborhood recreation areas.
A Frederick reader protests naming a government center after Gov. Schaefer, arguing taxes have risen for Baltimore interests while funds favor the coast and city, and urges official action. The letter advocates bumper stickers and public outcry as a response.
Constance Hoos asserts that citizens who are apathetic will surrender their right to criticize while expressing confidence that Mr. Hughes and like minded individuals will keep contributing to ensure Frederick's bounties for all.
The author urges spiritual cleansing and repentance as evil spreads in society while recounting a flood relief trip with MDS. They describe witnessing destruction in Hancock and Wever, Iowa, and Alexandria, Missouri, noting flooded lands, wrecked homes, and the need for aid. Melissa Rhyner signs off urging flood relief support.
The front page photo honors Gary Hughes for congratulating Jum Grames after victory. Voters chose alderman and mayor based on knowledge and integrity, with both mayoral candidates praised. The alderman slate is strong and elections guide Frederick’s next four years, though voter apathy reduced turnout.
A 12 year old from Frederick recounts traveling with her mother to Iowa to assist Mennonite Disaster Service flood relief. They join Uncle Joe and Amish driver Joe Steltzfus, leaving early Monday in a crowded van with limited seating.
A reader letter praises Paul Beale's Spanking column of November 2 calling it eloquent and kind. Others respond warmly to the idea and express appreciation for the constructive tone and well-behaved children.
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