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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1997
Page
4
The piece notes the average cost for a family of four to attend an NFL game this year is 221.17 with Redskins prices at 275.67. It argues high costs deter attendance and contrasts with support for youth sports, suggesting taxpayer funds and high league promos have priced the average fan out.
The column critiques this summer's films led by Speed 2 Cruise Control and Conspiracy Theory, noting massive budgets and poor returns. It argues the celebrity system fuels excess and declines in quality, citing My Best Friend's Wedding, Hoodlum, and Excess Baggage, urging a return to better storytelling.
A Tribune Media Services piece argues that silence is feared and noisy habits disturb calm. It contrasts good sounds with intrusive noise, notes white noise trends, and critiques constant radio use and horn blowing, urging rationing and appreciation of quiet.
Ten year after, about 140 Frederick properties still lack sanitary sewer and 100 outdoor toilets remain in use. Crum announces Montevue fire hazard improvements within 30 days, Hooper orders fireproof doors. Surplus Salvage Co. advertises grand opening sale on Army and Navy gear at 28 E. Patrick St. Planning Director Johnson urges full drainage basin annexation. rezoning vote near I 70 Truck City site. Dorsey resumes chair duties. Patima belly dancers perform for Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon. WFMD airs Elvis Presley story tribute featuring 160 songs and rare tapes.
A letter from Patrick OBrien of Frederick defends mayoral candidate Fran Baker. He contends her deeds on the planning commission and as alderman prove ethics, character, honesty and integrity, countering a prior article and letter accusing her of lying. He emphasizes deeds as a voter’s measure.
Ike Wilson praises candidates for city offices while noting taxes as a concern. George Wenschhof stands out for proposing elimination of double taxation. Readers ask which contenders will avoid property tax increases and balance the budget without hikes, pressing owners' votes.
Michael Fryburger of Thurmont argues that corporate greed and trucking deregulation threaten workers and safety. He calls for driver wage protections, a minimum rate, and regulated hours of service to prevent fatigue while urging readers to educate the public on sharing roads with trucks. He cites a 72 percent figure and laments productivity priorities over human life.
The writer voices support for striking Rotorex workers, warns that offshoring boosts profits at the expense of American jobs and the environment, and argues against broad government greed while urging better outcomes for workers and communities.
In response to the Aug editorial Keep on truckin a reader defends trucks citing 1995 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data. Fatal truck accidents fell 39 percent 1985–1995 while mileage rose 41 percent. Trucks caused 12 percent of 1995 fatalities and fatigue factor in 4 percent of fatal crashes.
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters exclusive to the paper and requires the writer's name war name home address and home and business phone numbers for verification. Space limits may prevent publication and poetry or copies addressed to others are not published.
The Weinberg Theater announces changes as Lesley Vandever departure and Stewart Seal take over as executive director. Jeff Foxworthy's upcoming Harry Grove Stadium show becomes the venue's largest production yet, while box office operations remain unchanged.
Democrats and Republicans rolled out Get Out The Vote plans across the city. Ms Clagett, Mr Godwin, and Mr Tregoning urged outreach, homebound ballot delivery, literature drops, and voter registration drives to energize the election effort.
In Frederick County, seven of the neediest farmers receive 100 bales each from a Fort Detrick donation. Fifteen civilians and Army staff loaded hay, with more batches expected from multiple counties. Volunteers and officials coordinate lists, transportation, and a noon October 15 hay sale to help those not receiving free hay.
FMH notes charitable support is crucial as about a dozen Maryland hospitals face 3.72 percent or larger reductions. It appears FMH will not be among those hit, with private rooms continuing and emphasis on cost saving.
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