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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 2001
Page
4
The public remains urged to help identify the anthrax letter sender as FBI leads a massive probe. Contaminated mail, illnesses and several deaths drive a fever pitch in the search, with doubt over whether the threat is foreign or homegrown and the mastermind may be among us.
The piece recalls the Tylenol poisonings and examines how contaminated bottles were swapped back into stores. It discusses the anthrax mailings, noting few nations can produce such spores, and questions the origins and possible response if a nation like Iraq were involved. The writer laments the unlikelihood of the culprit being an American.
Roy Meachum argues uncertainty in society persists after the Sept 11 attacks. He notes FBI director Mueller says no link between anthrax and the massacre, but bioterrorism fears remain high due to Fort Detrick, postal workers, and contaminated mail. The piece frames bioterrorism as a personal threat and compares fears to wartime anxieties.
A Howard News Service piece likens Washington to a Third World capital under tight security. Airports and streets are blocked, guards with guns abound, and travel can hinge on official whim. Power outages and scarce public life deepen a Orwellian mood as officials shield themselves behind barriers and security.
National Guardsmen lectured on small arms for the Frederick Squadron CAP at Muracpal Airports as plans continued for a CAP event. The Golden Rule class hosted a Halloween party with hosts Laura Shook and others. Amvets Post 2 voted to sell aspirin cards to fund veteran rehab and orphans aid at Royal Retail. Eagles Auxiliary No. 1067 held a costume grand march with prizes. Eugene Lehy resigned from Piedecich County Teachers Association exec board over accusations against Superintendent Stuart Berger. Citizens Nursing Home faces a monthly deficit of about $20,000 due to Medicaid delays and new 50-bed addition opening. Jerry Jaax won Frederick Court Club racquetball men’s singles, Kevin Beacht runner-up.
Letter writer objects to Frederick News Post headline "Gay hero emerges from the terrorist attacks" about Mark Bingham. They argue the sexual orientation irrelevant to heroism and urge a neutral title highlighting achievements over identity.
Andrea Jensen from Emmitsburg responds to October 20 and 23 letters arguing that the United States was founded as a Christian nation. She defends faith in God, cites the First Amendment, warns against religious liturgy in schools, and urges national repentance and virtue aligned with Jefferson’s memorial inscription.
A Mount Airy reader thanks those who publish Letters to the Editor and extols U S religious liberty. The writer contrasts the United States with Muslim nations where dissent can be punished, citing Salman Rushdie and Khomeini. They defend Christian foundations of the nation and denounce depictions of the founders as deists.
A letter from Thomas G. Carlin, a Frederick County volunteer firefighter, denounces a county wide fire tax and proposed ambulance billing. He argues volunteers save money and lives, questions double billing for fire truck and ambulance service, and urges voters to demand change from county commissioners this election.
The Frederick News-Post invites letters to the editor but restricts publication by volume and requires signed letters with writer names and addresses. Readers may also submit poetry and other forms but letters addressed to other peaceful topics are discouraged.
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