Declining SAT Verbal Scores Spark Call for Reading Push
The national mean verbal SAT dropped to 424 of 600, with Maryland down to 430 and Frederick County at 438, while minority scores rise and senior participation holds steady. Critics blame TV culture replacing reading, urging daily writing, grammar drills, homework, and parents to read aloud nightly to rebuild literacy as essential for citizenship and economy.
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National Assessment of Educational Progress
Mortimer J. Adler
Yellow ribbons tie Beauforts to war and peace
The author notes yellow ribbons in the Carolinas mark support for a peaceful Kuwait crisis. They praise Marines at Parris Island, Camp Lejeune, and Cherry Point, urge patience over invasion, and warn that rushing into war risks turning Saddam Hussein into a martyr and inflaming regional violence. Efforts should prioritize diplomacy and prayer for safe return of service members.
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Chamorro Faces Supremacy Struggles Amid Nicaragua Crisis
Washington reports Violeta Chamorro’s fragile presidency is shadowed by a Sandinista threat and a powerful right wing coalition led by Virgilio Godoy. Godoy, denied office, wields influence from outside the decision loop as strikes destabilize Chamorro’s government.
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Virgilio Gadoy
Chamorro
Godoy
Nicaragua Crisis Deepens Over National Salvation Committee
Reporters describe Godoy leading a right wing push and forming the National Salvation Committee to challenge Chamorro. The Catholic hierarchy criticizes Chamorro while U.S. diplomats question her. Rumors of plots and coups hurt Godoy supporters as Sandinistas gain toeholds.
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Repairs Completed After Flood Damages on B and O Line
Normal passenger and freight traffic resumed on the Baltimore and Ohio main line after repairs to 2000 feet of track washed out by floodwaters at Brunswick yards. About 100 workers used 100 carloads of ballast to fix the break.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Brunswick
Board Accepts Grange Hall Rental for School Space
Twenty years ago the Board of Education voted to rent the New Market Grange Hall as extra classroom space at a ten month cost of 5000 dollars. The Grange would renovate and cover electricity and heating up to 750 dollars as per superintendent John L. Carnochan. Meanwhile Thurmont officials planned police aid for county emergencies in coordination with Maryland State Police, and rural Frederick carriers reported political circulars found in mailbox clusters. Pam Sue Sneadner organized a neighborhood carnival at New Market Carnival Grounds to aid muscular dystrophy victims, aided by Teresa Jeffers, Kathy Crosy and Lori Price.
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John L. Carnochan
Thurmont
Maryland
State Police
James A. Black
W.H. Wahl
Pam Sue Sneadner
New Market Area
New Market Carnival
Teresa Jeffers
Kathy Crosy
Lori Price
Navy changes lives and offers belonging says sailor
William P. Kirk from Frederick writes that joining the Navy gave purpose to his chaotic youth, built pride, provided shipmates like family, and enabled a future at Hood College, arguing Wattenberg’s point that the service has more successes than problems despite concerns.
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Ben Wattenberg
Navy
Hood College
Mr. Wattenberg
Narrow-minded view on Monocacy Bottom Road safety and road issues
A Monocacy Bottom Road property owner for 12 years condemns the Halls for public letters. He argues county permits were issued without road safety plans, urges accountability for road access in all weather, and supports engineer Al Hudak addressing embankment erosion. He notes other residents attended the May 1990 meeting.
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Residents defend Monocacy Bottom Road plan gains
A reader praises Frederick County commissioners for re evaluating Monocacy Bottom Road, notes repeated CIP delays and rising costs, and commends Mr. Hudak and staff. The letter questions quick fixes, cites archaeological finds, wetlands rules, and Corps involvement, and backs county leaders and Beverly Byron.
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Corps of Engineers
Beverly Byron
Reclaiming our streets in Frederick County plea letter
Shirley M. Brobst urges neighbors to form Neighborhood Watch and reclaim streets after rising crime. She recalls 1976 celebrations in Baker Park and calls for police cooperation, porch lighting, community patrols, and confiscation proceeds to fund drug education and rehabilitation with strict repeat-offender penalties.
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Frederick County
America
Baker Park
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Letters to the Editor Guidelines and Address
The Frederick News Post invites legible signed letters with writer address and telephone for verification. Letters may be cut for length and content due to volume. Gancise letters on public interest topics have best chance for publication. poetry and religious verse are not accepted. Address Letters to the Editor The Frederick News Post 200 EF Patrick Street Frederick MD 21701.
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