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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1996
Page
4
George B. Delaplaine Jr. is listed as editor and Michael Powell as managing editor for a Frederick Maryland publication.
The News-Post urges caution as donors face 1995 charity scams and offers steps to verify legitimacy. It cites the Secretary of State toll free 1-800-825-4510 for a list of 3,000 groups and the Giving Wisely brochure, detailing administrative costs, red flags, and donor rights. It also lists ways to remove names from lists and stresses local giving.
Barbara Helinski Graves recalls a lively Polish American Thanksgiving in Frederick. The tale blends family chaos with cherished rituals, pierogies from Broadway Market, and the noisy joy of eight grandkids under eight, ending with a wish to keep Thanksgiving as is.
Col. (Ret.) William E. Weber defends the U S Army against Roy Meachum s criticism, arguing that the service reflects society and features many heroic acts. He notes that incident reports derive from a flawed view of leadership and urges recognizing the overall dedication of soldiers across conflicts from Yorktown to Bosnia and beyond.
The Frederick Board of Aldermen authorized Mayor Lloyd C. Culler to issue a proclamation urging public compliance with federal electricity restrictions during a coal strike. A Frederick County Christian Youth Council formed with 50 youths at Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church. St John's Evangelical and Reformed Church Buckeystown votes to dissolve as of Dec 31 1946. Plans to dualize U S 15 face funding doubts from state Transportation Secretary Harry Hughes. Group home renovation at 13 W Third St progresses with interior plaster dust. Westminster High School student Rebecca Winona Sparks named Carroll County Junior Miss.
Maryland shows 42nd of states for job growth increase from Jan 1990 to Jul 1996 per the BLS and ranks 32nd for total taxes as a share of income per The Tax Foundation, prompting questions about overall tax burden and economic performance in Maryland. Written by J William Brosius in Frederick.
Letter writers discuss a potential Middletown teen curfew with calls to study models from Emmitsburg Woodsboro and Rockville and warn that a curfew alone won’t solve underlying problems of youth activity and growth in the town.
George M. Paul argues that historic laws and punishments varied by era, noting skin disease cures, Sunday work penalties, Joseph’s biblical roles, temple guilt offerings, and parental curses. He contends New Testament teachings render Old Testament rules largely meaningless.
At the November 13 FCPC session at Winchester Hall developers sought approval to advance, but local schools showed inadequate enrollment to support new residential projects. The board disapproved most APFO violations by a narrow 4-3 margin, with Commissioner Tiona Hogan voting yes on one measure, prompting concerns over county adherence to planning law.
Charles W. Eyler of Brunswick comments on Maryland Governor Glendening's sin tax proposal. He argues the plan should also raise alcohol taxes to deter underage drinking and drunken driving, contending public safety and schools demand stricter development controls until issues are solved. He urges voters to remember this at the polls.
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters with writer name, home address, and phone numbers for verification. Not all letters are published. those printed may be abridged. poetry or verse addressed to others is not published.
Delegates from 23 Maryland counties gather in Ocean City December 1 to 4 for the state Farm Bureau meeting. Nearly 450 farmers will develop policy, hear speakers on growth management and farmland preservation, and receive awards. The event marks the state’s largest farm organization’s efforts to shape policy and address rising input costs and tax changes.
Local livestock breeders gather at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville Kentucky for competition and camaraderie. Robert Dinsmore of Jefferson chats with Maryland 4-H Livestock Judging team coach Karen Holloway of Darlington before entering the Shropshire sheep show ring. Gene Mulinix of Woodbine receives the traditional boot shine at the show.
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