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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1995
Page
6
A Frederick County business challenges the statewide no smoking ban now enforced since October. The piece notes exceptions like smoking at a bar counter and questions enforcement, while criticizing legislators for accepting tobacco donations despite promoting health rules. It highlights a gap between reform and political funding.
In a Frederick letter, Andrew Rasbury accuses Yea Willie J. Mahone of muddying myths and history with racist apologia. He compares Mahone to a carpetbagger of capitalism and argues the writer promotes race bias while avoiding truthful scrutiny.
Minesty International has inaugurated the Ginetta Sagan Fund to stop torture and educate the world about human rights abuses with focus on women and children. Ginetta Sagan, praised for courage, survived cancer while remaining a tireless organizer and symbol in Amnesty International. Her Milan upbringing included Resistance courier work and aiding fugitives during fascist oppression. Her father was executed by fascists after being taken to a field.
Ginetta Sagan, a former Italian Resistance fighter and Amnesty International worker, survived torture by fascists and Nazis. She campaigned to free prisoners of conscience in Greece, Chile, Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Vietnam, urging universal outrage over abuses regardless of ideology.
Frederick city officials announced that the skeleton found by city workmen during sewer installation on Abrecht Place will be reburied in the same location after the new pipe is laid. The report notes the incident involved a prior discovery and the plan to restore the site.
A letter argues that spent nuclear fuel shipments are safe, noting NRC licensed containers tested for severe accidents, strict route planning, and robust emergency training. It cites no leaks in 2,400 shipments and urges public confidence in ongoing safe handling of nuclear material.
A letter criticizes the Community Coalition of Frederick County for not solving school overcrowding via higher residential impact fees. The writer argues new families cost about 6000 in infrastructure and urges a fair fee to prevent tax hikes and preserve education quality, noting The Frederick News-Post editorial support.
A reader questions solving school overcrowding and growth rates while stressing Fredericks County’s education quality. The note mentions Virginia Tech ties, local figures, and a cynical suggestion to improvise home skating ramps using leaves, coffee tables, and furniture for safety.
A reader urges moving beyond past grievances over the Sabers and Roses Ball. Emphasizes remembering history while not letting offenses fuel prejudice. Advocates unity through learning from the past and focusing on future cooperation to heal divisions. DIANA R HALLEMAN.
A local letter to the editor questions a newspaper’s portrayal of children in distressing scenes, criticizing the paper for glorifying or sensationalizing half raised youths and potential destruction. The author argues for more responsible coverage.
A reader discusses referees in football and NASCAR style officiating. The piece cites Dan Jenkins, Grover Cleveland’s face, and Gary Nelson as Winston Cup Director. It notes penalties influence spreads, calls under scrutiny, and the idea of clever systems in racing and football. The author credits Thomas T. Rozzelle as context.
The Frederick News invites letters to the editor and requests name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume not all letters can be published. Send to Letters to the Editor The Frederick News at 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD or fax 662-8299.
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