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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1995
Page
6
The Frederick News-Post notes unseasonable weather with December cold snaps and early snow, including a Nov 11 storm that damaged roofs and lines, and a Nov 14 snowfall in Frederick County with schools delayed. Citizens urged to drive carefully and clear windshields. Officials state winter seems premature.
Catherine M Ditman from Mount Airy critiques the Governor’s Commission on Gun Violence and the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office gun turn-in program. She argues the commission ignores public wishes, favors restrictive gun control, and notes sparse media coverage of hearings. She urges contact with state senators and delegates to support gun owners.
The CIA faces fresh allegations that its leadership passed to the White House reports from double agents in Moscow. John Deutch says an inspector general’s review found three CIA directors between 1985 and 1993 likely sent bum information to the president, due to fear of admitting agents had been betrayed.
The piece discusses CIA director George Deutch planning a sweeping overhaul at Langley replacing top managers across the Directorate of Operations and much of senior leadership. It notes past blunders, the need for a clandestine service, and calls for accountability if predecessors misled the president.
Col Henry M Black U S Army commandant at Camp Detrick says the life of the camp is indefinite and it operates under war powers of the President The War Department will urge Congress to make the camp a permanent installation Other items note Frederick city airport expansion 43 000 purchase of Daniel J Thomas farm 229 acres and Kiwanis sponsored fire hydrant painting by Thurmont Elementary students plus Bicentennial theme guidance from Louise Gore and a flag pole donation by Judge Samuel W Barrick and the 558th Signal unit at Steiner House
Patricia Kozlowski of Walkersville denounces a county dress code recommendation as harmful to students and urges the school board to consider other improvements. She emphasizes student rights under the Constitution and vows to assist any students who rebel, noting cost concerns and comparing the situation to a concentration camp.
The piece argues against Republicans in Congress pursuing a sweeping anti-environment agenda. It cites polls showing public support for stronger laws, notes benefits from environmental protections, and warns of cuts to the EPA and protections for areas like the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. It frames environmentalists as defenders of future generations against special interests.
Stephen A Jones writes a brief letter condemning Democrats and calling for payback, reflecting partisan tension in contemporary politics. The piece presents a personal plea rather than detailing a specific policy or event.
A Frederick County student argues against a proposed dress code banning coats hats and quilted linings during school hours. The letter cites cold classrooms and locker space concerns while advocating peer mediation as a solution.
Middletown High School vice principal Judith Hoagland issued a written public apology after her comment on the new peer mediation program was reportedly distorted. Residents alleged the remark misrepresented disciplinary problems at the high school level, but the administrator says she did not intend offense and that the statement was taken out of context.
Brad Smith of New Market voices concern that sensational eight part murder stories on front pages exploit tragedy for sales. He argues such coverage forces readers to confront disturbing headlines daily and yells for more restrained reporting.
The Frederick News-Post invites letters with name address and phone for verification. Many letters are not published due to volume and space. some are edited for taste or brevity. Poetry religious verse or copies of others letters are not published. send to 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD or fax 6628299.
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