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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 2001
Page
4
A noisy, patriotic message urges continued American flags and daily flag salutes in Maryland schools. It notes laws require a daily pledge and announces concerns that some parents found their children unfamiliar with the national anthem and pledge words.
Editorial urges continued school flag salute and patriotic exercises as required by state law. It notes some students refuse to participate for religious reasons and calls for broader community involvement including businesses, churches, and sports teams to teach patriotism to children.
Roy Meachum recounts a local controversy sparked by a letter to the editor about Frederick County Public Schools sex education, the July misreporting, and a volley of apologies, corrections, and board actions. The piece notes FLAC influence, media headlines, and fallout including suspensions and refunds.
The piece argues that American policy toward Israel is a strategic necessity and moral imperative. It condemns anti-Semitic sentiment and calls for vigilance against distortions in public discourse. It asserts bin Laden targets the United States, not the Middle East alone, and urges a united, principled stance with Israel.
A collection of readable items reports 1755 militia and Indian fighter manuscripts on display at the Franc Scott Key Hotel lobby, a Newlywed Game segment in Frederick Hagerstown area, zoning talk by a Ku Klux Klan member amid a county amendment debate, and IDEAL BUICK’s grand opening on Urbana Pike with mascot and complimentary goodies.
The new Maryland law, effective October 1, imposes higher penalties for cruelty to animals. The writer thanks Gov. Parris Glendening for enacting the measure and hopes the Myersville cat killer will be prosecuted under it, noting cruelty to animals often signals potential human violence.
Laura Wassion of Wolfsville urges adoption of a bottle and can deposit to fund roadside cleanup. She argues only litterers and non recyclers should pay, noting health concerns from tossed bottles and cans and pointing to examples in other states. She calls for reducing waste through reuse and a local recycling mindset.
A Frederick Post subscriber notes bias accusations in newspapers and cites a Sept 28 Letters to the Editor. He references a letter by Michael Irish arguing the lunacy of certain reporting, suggesting editorial opinion wandered from the page’s place.
The writer objects to a bold editorial headline about a proposed subdivision near a shooting range, arguing it misleads readers about gunfire risk. He cautions against inflammatory language and urges maintaining editorial balance, urging restraint in portraying gun ranges as inherently dangerous.
A compact meditation argues that women across religions share modest dress values and rights guaranteed by the Qur'an, noting Western women's gains while warning against fear and hate. It reflects on global tragedy and the dangers of lashing out at innocents.
A terse personal reflection by Rick Richtmyer from Adamstown on national pride. The author acknowledges mixed feelings about patriotism while affirming a blessing to be American. No explicit actions or events are described.
The Frederick News-Post outlines submission rules for letters to the editor. It notes that poems or verse are not published and requests real names addresses and phone numbers for verification. It provides mailing and fax addresses and a sample email contact for submissions.
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