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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1995

Page

6

Letters to the Editor: Truckers Fault Not Highway Failings

Karen Schultz of Adamstown argues readers blame truckers for highway accidents citing potential road defects and driver distractions. She notes truckers face heavy costs and regulation while autos often escape scrutiny, urging safer driving and accountability by all road users.

Sharon Hawker State Highway Administration Baltimore Beltway Karen Schultz Adamstown

Frederick area rail service plans eye new downtown station

Frederick area rail plans center on a downtown Maryland Rail Commuter station on Md 355 to open around December 1998 with expanded parking. The line would connect to MARC at Point of Rocks, enabling direct trips to Union Station and Camden Yards. Possible extension toward Walkersville faces Monocacy River bridge issues.

Frederick Maryland Rail MD. 355 Carroll Creek East Street Delaplaine Visual Arts Center Schaefer Penn Central Walkersville Monocacy River

Simpson Verdict Signals Racial Rift in U S Politics

William A. Rusher argues the Simpson case shifts from criminal verdict to a national reckoning on race and justice. He credits prosecutors for their effort, praises the defense, and warns that the racially charged outcome undermines multisecular civil harmony, threatening Powell’s political future and national unity.

Nicole Goldman Q.J Simpson Johnnie Cochran Colin Powell Gen. Powell America William A. Rusher Claremont Institute For the Study of Newspaper Enterprise Association

Near miss on city fire run and homeward WWII notes

Inoperable signal equipment caused a near collision between the Citizens hook and ladder and the Independent pumper when a general alarm was misread due to a faulty siren atop City Hall. Separately, SSgt Wyatt Warrenfeltz Jr. was liberated and en route home after being missing since 1942. SGT Elmer Long Jr. wrote his first letter since 1942, noting rapid improvement in Guard. Hundreds attended the Save the House festival at Schifferstadt. The Frederick Life Underwriters golf championship raised about 1300 for mentally retarded children. About 10 special aides conducted a Title I home aide training at South Frederick Elementary, naming trainees and serving schools.

Citizens Hook and Ladder City Hall Ray Steele All Saints South Market Ladder Company Wyatt Warrenfeltz Jr Hagerstown Java Corregidor Elmer E. Long Jr Frederick Marine Hanawa Japan South Frederick Judy Allen Elm Street Joy Onley Jennifer Thompson East Frederick Constance Magaha New Market Mae Stevens Woodsboro Charlotte Hicks Carroll Manor Rosemary Biddinger Emmitsburg Dawn Ayers Sabillasville

Letter praising Nancy Zern DeGrange on Easy money column

A reader commends Nancy Zern DeGrange for her Sept 21 letter about Mr and Mrs Robert Webster of Ocala Florida and their lost dog. The writer agrees with the reward acceptance by Eleanor and Hubert Winpigler and notes shared feelings with many readers.

Nancy Zern-DeGrange Robert Webster Ocala Fla Nancy Eleanor Hubert Winpigler Websters

Reader Letter Objects to “The Federal Worker” Cartoon

A Frederick reader lodges a lengthy complaint about a published editorial cartoon titled “The federal worker.” The letter defends federal workers and highlights the National Cancer Institute’s information services while urging appreciation for other public workers like air traffic controllers, DOE staff, Social Security employees, and USDA milk safety efforts.

Federal Worker National Cancer Institute International Cancer Information Center Physicians CancerNet Frederick Department of Energy Social Security Frederick County USDA

Letter to the editor defends federal workers over cartoon critique

Norine Haas of the Frederick County Mental Health Association writes to defend federal employees against a satirical cartoon in The Frederick News-Post. She urges readers to donate to Frederick County United Way agencies to support local mental health services and homelessness relief, urging federal, state, and local workers to designate Frederick County agencies.

United Way Frederick County Norine Haas Frederick County Mental Health Association

Support urged for 1995 United Way campaign in Frederick County

As 1995 chair for Frederick County United Way executive directors urges broad public backing for the campaign now underway. Giving to United Way of Frederick County ensures local citizens benefit from funded programs run by 22 agencies and overseen by volunteer allocators. The group highlights services from Girl and Boy Scouts to the Frederick County Hotline Heartly House and support for the deaf and Alzheimer's patients.

Frederick County United Way National United Way Heartly

Cloud seeding in Frederick area prompts reader education

The Frederick News-Post readers are informed about summer cloud seeding operations, listing dates when thunderstorms were broken up and naming aircraft such as Rockwell Aero Commander 690A, Twin Comanches, Cessna 340s, Cessna 441 Conquest, Piper Cheyennes, and Beechcraft Barons. It names seeding agents including Silver iodide, silver iodate, lead iodide, cesium, ammonium perchlorate, and others, raising health concerns about breathing and eating these chemicals amid high cancer rates in Frederick and Washington counties.

Frederick Rockwell Aero-commander Washington

Letters to the Editor Policy and Contact Details

The Frederick News Post invites letters from readers but notes not all letters may be published due to high volume. Include name address and phone number for verification. Mail to Letters to the Editor The Frederick 200 ce Pe PO Box S78 Freda MD 21705 or call 662-8299.

Frederick Freda

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