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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1997
Page
4
Citizens applaud a proposed 32.2 million five year tech plan while urging balance with core needs. Critics caution about Windows dominance and costs overhead while advocating smaller class sizes better pay and teacher support as essential before debt for gadgets.
Dean Herrin argues Frederick County needs a first class museum and exhibition facility to display local artifacts such as Francis Scott Key’s Star-Spangled Banner manuscript. He notes rising tourism, ongoing projects, and potential site options along Carroll Creek, urging regional cooperation among historical groups, government, and tourism officials to create a lasting 250th memorial and comprehensive history center.
Diana Spencer rose from shy princess to global icon, reshaping femininity through courage and compassion. Her media savvy, public charity, and vulnerability created a lasting cultural void after her death, as crowds mourned at Kensington Palace and beyond.
Yesterday Items from the files of the News-Post report a U S immigration officer in Bellingham denying Francis Scott Key Post No 11 as a listed name while Hunter Bowers showed his American Legion card. Also Fritz Berner in Germany claims to have lost 62 pounds since returning home as a POW and hopes to return to Frederick for treatment.
A letter by MARK R. MATTHIAS from Frederick argues that buying sensational magazines fuels paparazzi and harms celebrities. He links this to Diana’s death and urges readers to stop spending on sensational content.
Roger Heusser criticizes State Highway Administrator Parker Williams for calling 1 270 a high priority while promising to study options over years. He urges immediate, concrete steps and offers to assist, noting the chronic blockage and proposing public meetings to address the issue.
Thomas J. Peri of St John’s at Prospect Hall criticizes a Freder ick and Montgomery counties SAT report for omitting data from his school. He cites 1996 and 1997 averages of 1073 and 1128, compares to county averages, and notes all students take the SAT. He urges community support for ringer and preservation of the paper’s past stance.
A Frederick News-Post letter criticizes Julia Robb for biased reporting on an Aug 11 marble championship event. The writer, a journalist and sibling of a competitor, argues reporters should attend and stick to facts rather than personal views.
Paul Abshire argues for a multiuse recreational trail in Frederick County modeled on Leesburg. He notes Leesburg's wide, well maintained path supports bicyclists runners and skaters and urges Frederick to study funding and maintenance options. He says growing traffic increases demand for safe recreation space and could reduce commuter conflicts.
The Frederick News Post invites signed letters exclusive to the paper with writer name home address and phones. Space limits may bar publication and poetry or form letters are not printed.
Frederick County's annual Great Frederick Fair begins Friday at East Patrick Street, running through Sept 20 with daily competitions, shows, and concerts. Admission rules, entry times, schedules for 4-H events, livestock judging, and concerts by Joe Diffie, LeAnn Rimes, Neal McCoy, Loretta Lynn, and Tracy Byrd are outlined along with parking guidance and contact number.
Nine Frederick County 4-H youths will vie on the grandstand for the Queen and King titles at 7 30 p m Friday September 12. The event also includes the announcement of the Frederick County Farm Family of the Year with candidates from Walkersville Frederick Middletown Union Bridge and Taneytown and junior royalty Matthew Flock and Erin Hobbs assisting.
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