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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1994
Page
6
Newspaper invites readers to vote in a playful straw poll ahead of the November 8 general election. It warns results are nonbinding, notes voting by telephone can skew outcomes, and encourages participation while urging against ballot stuffing. Readers are invited to send opinions for print before November 8.
Roy Meachum compares the 1930s Hoover era to today, arguing that Speaker Garner crushed Hoover’s legacy and helped ruin national policy. He criticizes Newt Gingrich and Bob Dole, blasts Senate filibusters by Republicans, touts bipartisan failure, and warns against rewarding “Cactus Jack” style power with more control over Congress and democratic processes.
The writer rails at overhyped satellite dishes and hundreds of channels arguing that more options bring lower quality. He recalls reading about 140 to 1200 channels and laments not wanting more channels but better programming amid corporate competition.
Andy Rooney laments unclear TV schedules and wasted selections from this week. He recalls shows like The Simpsons, Hardball and Infernal Affairs, notes high costs, and explains subscribing to a dish revealed limited free access with many NO SUBSCRIPTION notices.
Frederick Kiwanis Club heard William O Warn of the Baltimore AP bureau, received a certificate of citation for The Frederick News-Post, and awarded a plaque to William T Delaplaine. Aberdeen Angus sale at Frederick fairgrounds set a new high selling 116 head for 35843 25. Capt George D Paxson named by Louis Azrael as a war HQ officer near Germany. led Regimental HQ Company of the 118th Infantry in 1941 departure from Frederick.
State and county dignitaries joined many pro journalists for the formal dedication of a National Historic Site Plaque at the War Correspondents Arch honoring Civil War journalists and artists. The Maryland Chapter Society of Professional Journalists led the project. The 11th Catoctin Colorfest began in northern Frederick County with three days of activities in Thurmont and nearby communities.
Mary Martin of Frederick writes about a rude incident at a fast food restaurant where a male shift manager harshly accused her of not paying, shouted at her and her children, and caused a scene, prompting concerns about training and public service example.
A Middletown parent describes athletes being cut from the Middletown High School girls junior varsity hockey team last August with later pressure by the principal to reinstate some players. The parent cites alleged parental influence from local school families and the Middletown Sports Boosters Association. The principal did not confirm detailed motives but acknowledged the restoration order.
A reader argues that sympathy for girls field hockey is uneven and politics influence high school sports decisions. She urges more intra mural options and notes parental interference, while another letter condemns a humane society for a dog's death and questions procedures and volunteer credentials.
Patricia Zimmerman questions two osteoporosis study ads in The Frederick Post. She asks if the studies are the same, how many volunteers are needed, who supplies the calcium supplement, whether there is a government grant or findings, and who conducts the study. She expresses concern about fluoride in water affecting bones.
A letter responds to James Ange's Sept 29 note about Fred the dog from his Frederick veterinary clinic. Ange describes adopting the dog named Fred and sharing his experiences with the pet in Frederick. The exchange reflects community ties, pet ownership, and local trust in veterinary care.
H Russell Thompson urges voters to back Terre Rhoderick, a lifelong county resident with business experience and family values. The letter highlights his understanding of tax and school issues, his integrity, and readiness to work with commissioners and the school board to improve education and attract business.
The Frederick News Post invites letters to the editor and requests inclusion of name address and phone number. Submissions should be sent to Letters to the Editor at 200 Pommel Street Frederic or mailed to Box S76 Frederic MD and can be telephoned to 662 8299 for correspondence.
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