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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1993
Page
4
Frederick County public schools will study the idea of year-round schooling. The plan is exploratory and nonbinding, inviting public input on whether year-round operation could save costs by better using classroom space while preserving 185 instructional days.
A re enactment Civil War relic sparked a dismissal of charges against 26 year old Sam Cathey after it was deemed not a firearm. The episode drew criticism of school bureaucrats and police for enforcing draconian firearm policies on school grounds.
A writer in Tokyo reflects on U S crime perceptions shaped by a Japanese program. He argues most U S places are not far from Japan in security, crime varies by area, and street wisdom helps daily life. He recalls personal experiences, including a Mexico mugging, to illustrate contrasts.
Alexis Ludwig details a perilous encounter as he walked through Marina and the Mission corridor. He describes wary, crowded streets, a sudden ganglike encirclement near 16th and Mission, a kick to the shins, a camera loss, and a rapid escape toward a BART station while reflecting on safety and perceptions in Japan.
William H Crabill Jr director of training for Frederick County Sheriff’s Office defends support for fire police citing annual in service training badges and sheriff authorization while noting equipment responsibility rests with volunteer fire departments and stating fire police cannot carry weapons and could face liability for detentions. He suggests pursuing legal changes through the delegation.
A fire of undetermined origin endangered pine and scrub on a hill above the Walkersville watershed near Daysville. Fifteen Walkersville Fire Company volunteers contained the blaze by 9 30 p m. The Independent and United Fire companies fought two frreak fires with little loss. A gasoline leak from an overflowing truck in the 100 block of West Patrick Street was ignited by a cigarette as the truck pulled away. Later alcohol used as antifreeze set a car on fire in the 100 block of West Second Street. Mrs Ezra Houck Jr traveled by train to Great Neck RI and spoke with Mary Margaret McBride about relics once owned by Barbara Fritchie. The News Post hosted a reception for new merchants at Frederick County Square with over 200 attendees. The Maryland PSC was contacted by Bernard D Gladhill about a new bus service in Frederick City. talks with Sally Schwartz over three buses from former United Transit Systems stalled. Frederick County CSA staff faced energy crisis concessions restricting attendance at out-of-county meetings subject to approval.
Letter writer lists family roles in the Frederick Youth Football League and disputes a prior critic. He asserts deep, long term support for FYFL and condemns claims that young cheerleaders corrupt adults, highlighting a call for measured, youth-focused leadership.
A piece praising the Frederick Youth Football League highlights volunteers coaches cheerleaders and officials including Ashley Griser who sells raffle tickets at Giant Food to fund her Eagles jacket. It notes concerns about scrimmage cheating and urges safe driving after drinking with a memorial plea for victims of drunk driving.
Personal reflections recount a string of drunk driving tragedies. The speaker mourns lost friends, describes a male friend killed while walking after a night out, and recalls a girlfriend killed in a crash that left an 18 month old orphan. The piece laments intoxicated drivers and calls for action to prevent more deaths.
A reader laments sparse feature coverage of top high school athletes. The letter praises Peter Medd and Joe Seetoo while noting Thomas Johnson’s undefeated football team, urging balanced recognition for multiple players and teams. The writer calls for fair play in reporting.
The Frederick News Post outlines how readers may submit letters to the editor. It notes welcome letters due to the fatce volume, editors may edit, and local writers are preferred. Include name address and telephone, no charge for publishing.
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