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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1997
Page
4
Early reports say the Mercedes carrying Princess Diana was driven by a reportedly intoxicated substitute driver at about 100 mph with no seat belts. Paparazzi on motorcycles reportedly chased the vehicle, possibly distracted the driver, while photographers faced restrictions at the crash site.
A columnist reflects on the idea of liking politicians during primaries as a mix of privacy and public duty. He notes personal distance from candidates, recalls Ron Young's tenure, and argues for earlier, more informed elections to curb name recognition and party hacks. He views upcoming aldermen primaries as a risky blend of personalities and chance.
A National Association of Police Organizations poll of 800 registered voters shows 73 percent favor hiring police on merit, 21 percent support quotas, and 72 percent prefer stricter law enforcement with more tax dollars for police than education or transportation. The results frame national sentiment on affirmative action amid California bans and Clinton administration position, with implications for 1997 Civil Rights Act proposals and 2000 elections. Dan Thomasson of Scripps Howard provides the key briefing.
Governor Lane announced a temporary 500 bed state hospital for chronically ill to open September 8 in former Army facilities at Camp Ritchie while a larger 500 bed hospital is planned for Hagerstown. The plan includes use of temporary facilities during construction.
William B. Rose of Frederick condemns a federal plan to pay hospitals millions to cut back training programs. He warns it could steer the U S toward socialist control of professions and asks why money is given to hospitals instead of patients. He calls for an immediate stop to the experiment.
Letters from John Van Bloem and Tom Geiser criticize Ron Young projects and say investment of 60 to 80 million funds East Street extensions and Jobs Pathway. They warn future mayors about large undertakings and question stream-related plans impacting Frederick's quality of life for decades.
A reader argues the downtown Frederick area is pivotal to the city’s future. They warn that without attracting sightseers shoppers and diners, storefronts will stay empty and the downtown may fail to become a cultural and economic hub as the surrounding Bal lenger Creek and Montgomery County areas develop. The writer emphasizes planning investment to create a vibrant center rather than a diminished locale.
Richard Lebherz argues the Weinberg should screen current foreign and festival films from Japan England Germany and Russia rather than classic titles like Citizen Kane The Wizard of Oz Casablanca and It's a Wonderful Life He cites Shepherdstown cinema as a model and urges local students to demand new releases instead of repeated old favorites.
City faces mounting public spending as 4.8 million more funds push the Carroll Creek “Golden Stream” plan amid larger 60 million plus totals. Zoning approves first building with 16 parking spots, far short of legal requirements. critics warn of subsidized decks and tax burden as retail and traffic concerns loom.
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters with writer name address and home and business phones for verification. Space limits apply and poetry religious verses and addressed copies are not published. Letters may not all be printed due to volume and method of submission includes mail fax and email.
Former Middletown town administrator Andrew Bowen, 30, will resume duties next Monday after eight months away. Bowen left for PenMar Development Corp. to be finance director, returning amid the resignation of Bruce McIntosh. Bowen will earn 38,500 dollars annually and aims to push a wastewater treatment plant project, citing interest in public infrastructure and planning. He and his wife Lorraine live in Hagerstown with children Zachary and Kendall.
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