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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1993
Page
6
The popular City Limits rock club near a quiet Frederick neighborhood faced city scrutiny over building code violations after protests by residents. The case ended in a plea bargain allowing the venue to remain open after two notices to correct violations were ignored and fines paid. City officials will continue oversight to ensure compliance.
Roy Meachum notes Frederick voters will choose a new mayor on November 2 and realign the Board of Aldermen. He highlights contenders including Jim Grimes and Fran Baker with Sally Murphy and Jon Kreissig as probable successors, plus GOP potential rivals. Race and the Klan car controversy emerge as dominant issues shaping the campaign.
A reader thanks Samuel Mullen and John Bales for Second Amendment support letters in the Aug 23 Frederick News-Post edition. He decries propaganda he links to Marxist media, cites Prohibition, Kennedy links, and bankers, warning of an imminent economic collapse and a coming world dictatorship.
David Lopoten condemns what he calls the tyranny of the elite linking Marxism socialism and communism to global misery. He cites the 1913 Federal Reserve Act and Income Tax Amendment as Wall Street driven changes, argues for voting reform and property loss risks, and warns of central bureaucracy and depersonalized governance.
Fifty years ago on October 11, 1943, Mayor Hugh V. Gittinger warned of a water emergency as Fishing Creek reservoir produced eight times more water than the dam received. He ordered a ban on nonhousehold use. Hood College marked its 50th anniversary with Dr Elmer G Homrighausen describing four vital dimensions of Christian education. A soldier fell from a passing Army truck on North Market Street. police reported no serious injuries.
Twenty years ago the Baltimore Opera Guild presented Donizettis Rita at Gov Thomas Johnson High School for Frederick County students gratis. The week long production cost 36000 with no cost to residents, aiming to expose Maryland youths to opera and the Baltimore Opera Company. Urbana Village Limited Partnership sued Frederick County to overturn the commissioners denial of Urbana Estates Planned Unit Development, alleging arbitrary, discriminatory and illegal action.
Ward W. Fetrow Jr. questions Roy Meachum's consistency in The Frederick Post. He cites a Sept 13 column advocating repealing private gun ownership and a Oct 2 piece supporting free speech, urging fair, honest reporting from a journalist.
Glen R. Harnish argues that First Amendment rights enable protest at the fair while criticizing supporters of Donald Toms and Mr. Tors. He suggests campaigns to persuade opponents may be more effective than broad demonstrations and questions shifts in racial attitudes at events.
The letter argues the Klan seeks free publicity to provoke black communities and civil rights tensions. It urges readers to ignore KKK demonstrations, claiming persistence will fade as anger fades, and condemns distracting controversy at public events. It also includes consumer guidance on selecting home security systems with emphasis on research and references.
Greg Pajardo argues Jim Grimes risks defeat as four years in office yield no platform voters can trust. He criticizes editorial interviews vague on policy, reliance on signs and ads, and a lack of voter communication amid the derby car controversy.
Jim Grimes defends including a controversial car in the fair activity while expressing support for racial equality and First Amendment rights. The piece notes nationwide efforts to ban music, books, and TV shows from circulation, highlighting ongoing censorship debates.
A letter warns Urbana residents of rising crime and suggests installing a security system and staying indoors. The writer, a security sales associate, questions what qualifies as a “good security system” and seeks to address concerns about the recommendation.
Adamstown reader JOHN L. DITMAN defends responsible gun use while criticizing blanket claims that guns cause crime. He argues assumptions in print mislead the public and urges engagement to curb firearm violence.
Address letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post P O Box 578 Frederick MD 27705 or refefax them to 662 8299 for publication responses and community input.
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