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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1993
Page
6
A Maryland Mid-Atlantic daily newspaper celebrates 110 years as a family owned and operated publication. The note emphasizes product quality, on time delivery, and customer input while pledging continual improvement and correction of mistakes.
A reflective column by T S Eliot on October as the harsh month of aging and memory in New Orleans. He contrasts derelict blocks and restored sights like St. Louis Cathedral with vibrant food scenes, jazz history, and enduring cultural life. The piece elegizes time, memory, and the city’s gustatory allure.
Janice Brown of Knoxville argues that distance and high tuition force her children to attend Boonsboro High School while living in Washington County. She urges fairer school tax allocations and questions county procedures, citing family hardship and impact on youth social ties.
Fifty years ago Frederick County youths and friends attended Camp Baker dedication on Braddock Mountain overlooking Middletown Valley. The camp was given to local Scouts by Mr and Mrs Holmes D Baker in memory of their son Holmes D Baker Jr who died of pneumonia. Racing on skates at Braddock Heights rink featured four two person teams in a 20 minute round with Austin Coblentz and Martin Coblentz winning 68 laps. Superintendent Eugene W Pruitt announced Army and Navy V 12 tests for high school graduates 17 to 21 with full tuition and living costs covered by the services.
Twenty years ago one Mount St Marys student was admitted and another treated at Annie Warner Hospital in Gettysburg after smoke exposure in a predawn dorm fire. About 25 volunteer firefighters from Emmitsburg and Thurmont spent over four hours cleaning up The fire was contained in 15 minutes.
William C Davis from Frederick argues in strong terms that Orioles manager John Oates bears much of the blame for losses, citing missed opportunities by baserunners and lineup misuses. He calls for Oates’s firing, better use of top players, and three solid pitchers to restore success.
A critic argues against foreign markets and urges support for American brands. The piece questions economic strain, cites car ownership by origin, and laments repair costs impacting household budgets. It contrasts domestic buyers with those who buy foreign cars and calls for patriotism in purchasing decisions.
A reader argues against foreign cars, noting domestic repairs cost less and foreign parts are pricier. He cites GM V-8 engines, urges supporting the nation, and invokes biblical judgment while referencing a page A-8 abortion fees item. Signed Buster Stine and Arnold D. Cregger, Keymar.
Marie Jeannette Lester recalls a bicycle crash with friend Phoebe in which a helmet prevented a bad head injury. She explains the fall, bruising, and a doctor’s comment about possible brain damage had she not worn protection, urging others to wear helmets.
The Frederick Post notes three front page items in October including an Abortion Fees Farm Life Chain story placed on page A-8 and highlights protests against abortion across Frederick city, with editorials questioning the value of life and age ethics amid a divisive debate.
Melissa Wagner of Knoxville reports a concert disaster where Molly Hatchet arrived three hours late, cancelling the opening act Straight Shooter. Standing room only tickets at $15 yielded less than two hours of music and no apology.
Kenneth W. Fowler commends Clustered Spires Golf Course for improving conditions since opening. He credits grounds crew member Tom Crutchley and the pro shop team, notes private funding, and urges patience with Golf Inc. and First Golf to complete management setup.
Readers are invited to send letters but not all can be printed due to space and taste limits. editors may edit letters and will not publish poetry or copies of letters to others. Include name, telephone, and address. publish policy and mailing address provided.
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