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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1996
Page
6
A state education release highlights that parental involvement is the top factor shaping student success. Secretary Richard Riley urges parents to volunteer, stay in touch with teachers, read with children, and discuss values while encouraging community and employer support for school activities.
Community members argue against using Francis Scott Key as the 250th Frederick County logo. They urge a logo honoring the county's people, history, and future, noting Key’s limited local ties and controversial views. A countywide logo contest is proposed as a better path forward.
The piece traces Dick Morris's dramatic rise as Bill Clinton's political strategist and his dramatic fall after a Thursday resignation amid scandal. It notes Morris reshaped Clinton's move to the right, his access at the White House, clashes with long time aides, and the surrounding tabloid controversy that overshadowed a likely Clinton victory. Clinton’s comeback and the impact of Morris’s strategy are weighed against internal dissent and political repercussions.
News from the 29th Division Association meeting in Baltimore urges delaying American aid to Yugoslavia until proper reparation for shooting down U S planes and free elections are permitted. About 150 Maryland DeMolay youths gathered at Francis Scott Key Hotel for the 10th annual Maryland State Conclave with a visit to Baker Park and Evan gelical Lutheran Church for the convention sermon. A light frost was unofficial near Frederick, though the weather station reported 41 degrees. Secretary Wahbe confirmed future construction for New Market and Martinsburg area schools while Ports said flood plains do not cover the proposed fire house site on Baughman’s Lane. Citizens Truck Co. notes old ladder truck sent to Hagerstown as backups while both of Hagerstown’s ladders were out of service. Jerry Lewis Telethon linked Skate-a-thon at Brad dock Heights Rink to Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Barbara C Zentner and Robert J Zentner urge Frederick officials to retain the city charter prohibition on benefiting from city contracts. They support Alderman Fran Baker and call on the mayor and remaining aldermen to reconsider their positions to reaffirm ethics boundaries.
The letter highlights near fatal trench cave ins in neighboring counties and credits rescue teams for successful extractions. It urges coverage including staff photos from construction trenches and notes despite wall barriers workers may ignore them during supervision. Robert J Thomas Woodsboro.
A Lake Linganore resident raises questions about a proposed land exchange between Pinehurst Parcel B and Amita Louise Parcel C linked to a Coldstream community center project. The Lake Linganore Association board planned reviews by property owners, with minutes noting an agreement to proceed with construction and a pool complex while two acres near Lakeview Court remain LLA property.
A controversy surrounds a September 7 membership vote on exchanging parcels for a pool. The 1992 95 boards delayed the measure. LDG had no pool obligation unless the vote passes. The E Fay Jones Community Center construction is unrelated. The 1996 board seeks to finalize the action begun in 1992. BOR NOEL LLA Board spokesman New Market.
A reader reply argues Bob Dole is fiscally preferable to Bill Clinton, cites past vetoes and budget fights, compares era contexts, and warns of potential sexual harassment lawsuits. The author calls Dole honest and decent, while noting Clinton’s ongoing legal and Whitewater scrutiny. Andrew Leatherman Tyamsville.
Mary Halsop defends Leo Sperling against Anne Diggs and argues there are bad apples and haters in every group. She asserts Sperling is unbiased, recounts his Civil Rights work, and condemns calls to hatred. She urges Diggs to avoid labeling fellow citizens as racists and notes Farrakhan’s controversial associations.
The Frederick News Post invites letters exclusive to the paper include writer’s home address and telephone for verification. Some letters are abridged for space. Address letters to Letters to the Editor, 200 E Patrick St or PO Box 378, Frederick MD 21705.
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