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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1999
Page
6
Editorial lauds Governor Parris Glendening lifting the outdoor water ban after a four week drought period. Residents reduced usage by 100 million gallons daily, with voluntary conservation urged to continue. Calls for shorter showers leak fixes and rainwater harvesting to protect drinking water supplies.
The author reflects on summer’s passing amid towering sunflowers on North Market Street and memories from a garden, while noting hurricane threats from Dennis to the Atlantic coast. He recalls travels in France, Chincoteague, and New Orleans, mentions family, neighbors, local birds, and a correction about August’s dog days etymology.
John Hall reports on how China skirts direct aid while allowing U S food assistance to North Korea, turning humanitarian relief into leverage. Beijing tolerates refugee flows, with Good Friends urging China to accept Hunger refugees and uphold global duties, amid Berlin talks on sanctions and missile tests.
Post Civil War veterans attended the 83rd and final Grand Army of the Republic convention in Indianapolis led by Robert E. Fellers of Brunswick. Maryland dove season notes report few birds killed as hunters and temps declined. Frederick County teachers begin a two day session at Frederick High School ahead of Sept. 7 return. Infantry division encampment ends at Indiantown Gap with 22 truck convoys home. Frederick City Police deny mouse training plans after a locker find. Eastal Aluminum Company in Frederick County touted for waste-to-energy project. Airman Fred C. Simpson of Frederick completes aircraft maintenance training at Sheppard AFB. Frederick youth orchestra workshop concludes with 30 musicians advancing to Prep or Youth Orchestra.
A reader voices confusion over Dan Mahone and Willie Mahone. The note cites appellate court wins reversing policies on trespass at Frederick public housing, youth curfews, police conduct, and KKK challenges, praising social justice work. The letter questions why Pan Mahone ranked last in a district judge poll.
In Frederick County a plea highlights farming hardship from a three year drought. It notes U.S. agriculture relies on Department of Agriculture policies and extension networks, once aided by state funds to developing nations, now leaving farmers to bear burdens as they struggle with drought and market pressures.
Letters express frustration with low commodity prices for farmers, arguing farm revenue lags 20 years while costs rise. They question current policies, propose sharing retail price margins with producers, and urge reconsideration of government support. The second letter criticizes parental supervision of teenagers driving, urging responsible limits to curb fatal crashes.
Brian Kurtyka of Middletown chastises Karen Stone for condemning prejudice while belittling Midwesterners in a letter to the editor. He recalls his own Midwest roots and residence near Frederick, Maryland, defending his background against perceived slurs.
Readers defend Sally Routzahn's Aug 16 letter and contend cloud seeding is delaying construction at Francis Scott Key Mall and the new mall across the road. They cite frequent storm clouds, planes overhead, and rising store and restaurant development, urging fairness to farmers supplying milk meat and vegetables to local stores.
A speaker warns that rapid daily routines endanger teens on the road. At a grade school orientation the speaker describes near misses with speeding minivans and notes teens learn driving behaviors from parents. The piece highlights teen crash risks and parental influence.
A reader lauds State Senator Alex Mooney as a God fearing man who stands for his beliefs and urges continued advocacy. The letter highlights teaching children about sin and sexual morality at school and home, praising Mooney for speaking out.
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