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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1992
Page
4
The Frederick News reflects on its 1883 launch and its status as a family owned daily in Maryland. It recalls changes from a penny price to afternoon publication, notes a chicken theft case from the historic front page, and highlights commitments to local news and readers.
A letter respond to Oct 3 claims contrasts Glen Mills in Concordville Pa with Victor Cullen. Residents who visited Glen Mills Sept 26 note similarities and differences in juvenile programs, funding, and operations, highlighting not for profit status, cost controls, and the facility’s approach to discipline and rehabilitation.
A French journalist assesses how U S coverage focuses on personalities and resumes, while the French press resists tabloidization and emphasizes proposals. He notes American investigative tradition and tough media competition shaping headlines, with TV-driven image over issue.
Louis Dreyfus, a French business student and observer at The Providence Journal, argues that newspapers function as political platforms more than information sources. He notes how American primary systems expose candidates to local issues, shaping voters and democratic practice, and suggests Europe could learn from this grass roots Fourth Estate as it contemplates federation.
Fifty years ago on October 15 1942 the Frederick Civilian Air Patrol formed with Squadron Commander A V Tidmore. Marilyn Himes of Prospect Hall owned and flew the Stinson 105 cabin airplane the squadron's first craft making her the only woman in Frederick Command. Tidmore and Willard H Markey had previously operated CAP activity in the Frederick District under Hagerstown command along with pilots Edward Free and William Tidmore. A long rain period totaled 3.37 inches over two days lifting October’s month total to 3.88 inches. The storm delayed farm work knocked out some telephones and made travel unpleasant but caused no other damage.
A reader pleads to preserve the Utica covered bridge, near Lewistown, arguing it embodies family memories and country life. She recalls childhood rides by horse and buggy, laments sewer odors, and urges residents to voice support to prevent demolition.
A reader contesting Jeff McGuire's stance on yielding argues drivers in acceleration lanes must yield to oncoming traffic to merge safely. The letter cites Jefferson Street and local exits while noting frequent near-misses and urging caution for all drivers.
The writer notes World Population Awareness Week before the November 3 elections and urges support for candidates who defend reproductive rights and environmental protection. They condemn anti-choice and anti-environment groups, urge readers to vote for advocates of population stabilization and the right to choose, and pledge support.
A Maryland public debate between Senator Barbara Mikulski and Alan Keyes is scheduled for October 19 at 7 p.m. The article questions why major networks do not air the event while Maryland Public Television carries it, urging broader coverage to help voters distinguish the candidates.
Christopher Fowler argues in Point of Rocks that debates over censoring children’s literature reveal concerns about who guides a child’s thinking. He questions whether the central issue is manipulation or a power struggle over control of children’s minds.
A parent denounces the Host Impressions elementary readers for second grade, citing disturbing content including a demon perched on a boy’s head in a story titled Help Me and a scene implying self harm. The writer, who testified at a hearing, questions school oversight and parental awareness of what is taught. They defend some titles like Little Bear Goes to the Moon while condemning most Holt readers.
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