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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1993
Page
4
A Frederick County decision prompts review of parental consent for R rated films in schools after an incident where a classroom screening of 1984 lacked notice. Parents must be informed and allowed to exempt their children, while officials weigh the film’s educational value versus adult content.
David Lopoten, after forty years across four post offices, argues the postal system deteriorated since the 1950s due to reliance on machines and bulk advertising mail. He laments lost efficiency, carrier burden, and misdirected mail, urging focus on service over volume and criticizing bureaucratic cost cutting.
The article notes Al Gore excels at introducing the president at events while quietly shaping policy in government performance environment and high tech areas. Political scientists describe him as more than a backdrop, balancing ceremonial duties with substantive influence.
Jill Lawrence notes Al Gore’s fierce visibility and active role as Clinton’s running mate. Gore’s space accord with Russia, “reinventing government” push, and late night TV persona shape his image as a capable, engaged vice president.
A former secretary of the Children’s Aid Society argues many cases reflect parental delinquency rather than juvenile wrongdoing. She notes nine percent stem from neglect, while authorities mark a Brunswick zone as restricted. A 14 year old Baltimore girl missing five weeks was found in New York and returned home after planning to flee with an 18 year old friend.
Governor Marvin Mandel witnessed the signing of a Frederick and Washington Counties EMS region agreement, the first officially recognized in the statewide system. Mayor E. Paul Magaha urged the Board of Aldermen to defer zoning requests for three months to ensure a smooth transition of government during his final days in office. Dr. Bernice Sandler spoke on sex discrimination, stating bias is not part of women’s liberation and urged broader support for the movement at Hood College.
John L. Ditman of Adamstown warns in a letter about two individuals who set steel in a rail joint on September 11 near Walkersville High School to wreck maintenance car Number 109. He urges accountability and requests a phone call to discuss railroad preservation.
John W. Clem of Walkersville urges Maryland county law enforcement to form a task force to redesign pursuit policies after a fatal Sept 11 crash involving a teenage girl. He argues pursuits for simple infractions cause needless deaths and calls for safer citizens.
Letter writer Hugh M. Roper questions Money magazine’s ranking of 300 best places to live, noting Frederick is not included while cities like Baltimore, Cumberland, Hagerstown, and Williamsport are. He argues Fort Detrick should boost Frederick and urges local candidates to address the omission. He gaps about Columbia’s omission and challenges officials to explain why Frederick is absent.
In the Frederick Post editorial response, the county accounting manager rejects claims that $100,000 in late charges are paid on late vendor invoices. The official states strict adherence to accounts payable procedures and asserts taxpayers are not funding late charges due to untimely payments.
The latest county audit reports no findings and confirms adequate internal controls, proper authorization, support and recording of expenditures, and bidding procedures aligned with Purchasing Rules. ANN SILVERMAN, accounting manager,County of Frederick, Comptroller's Office responds to avoid misperceptions about staff conduct at taxpayers’ expense.
An inmate at Roxbury Correctional Institution responds to a Gary Baker column on crime and prison life. He asserts his Christian transformation while acknowledging others seeking change, urges respect for sincere believers, and expresses hope for future dialogue about forgiveness and rehabilitation.
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