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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1999
Page
4
The piece argues that pervasive advertising from ATMs to sandmessages and theater promos annoys, urging limits while praising print ads for their readability. It notes billions of ad impressions looming with ATMs and gas pumps, and warns of visual pollutants yet favors quiet, portable print media.
Jan Gardner and Alex Mooney enter a summer of political turbulence as new county leaders. Gardner, a Democrat tied to slow growth and school funding battles, clashes with Republicans over Monocacy Boulevard and city development. Mooney, a GOP freshman, faces backlash from a Klan flyer and party rifts while navigating a controversial fund-raising letter and shifting positions on gay rights.
In a debate sparked by repeated FAA computer failures and rising delays, advocates argue privatized air traffic control would reduce delays and improve safety. They point to Nav Canada’s private, non share capital system with advanced tech and strong safety, contrasting with ongoing federal procurement limits and 24 hour pressure.
Miss Ely, after four years as Education Department director at Hood College, appointed special assistant to Dr. Thomas G. Pullen, state supervisor of schools. Also notes Earl Luhn, 13, Frederick Eagles member honored for derby efforts and YMCA membership awarded.
Residents in rural Frederick County discuss buying homes near farms and oppose industrial scale hog operations. They urge regulation like heavy industry and insist on cleanup, location restrictions, and stronger environmental protections to preserve quality of life. Community groups mobilize to protect the environment and property values.
Vincent Bigioia of Frederick reflects on Rosie Jordan's Aug 26 letter about youth football aims. He argues players 14 and under should learn the game and contribute, not chase early wins. He recalls Rockville youth teams that emphasized team learning over win at all costs and cites coaches who mentored players for life.
The Frederick News-Post Aug 12 reports Frederick County Board of Education session with African American member Earlene Thornton urging hiring goals to match county ethnic makeup. In March 1999 the Parents Association for African American Students asked the board for information on yearly minority hires and related data.
Data from 1990 to 1998 shows African American hires shrinking from 11 percent in 1991 to 2 percent in 1998 while student minorities hovered around 8 percent. Critics blame leadership changes, urge corrective action, and question goals and measures cited by officials.
John Michael Resser of Walkersville cites Abraham Lincoln to rib state senator Alex Mooney over a recent fundraising letter. He argues the campaign’s own publicity risks undermining the effort by drawing attention to the skunk-like tactic.
A reader from Owings Mills praises writer John Cannon for his detailed reporting at The Frederick News-Post and suggests expanding his role. The letter signs Shawn Wooleyhand.
State Senator Alex Mooney defended his winter Annapolis stand against a bill granting protections to a group labeled unhealthy by opponents. Political leaders allied against him later vowed defeat in the next election and Mooney fires a fundraising letter to his core constituency seeking support for reelection amid heightened tensions.
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