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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1995
Page
6
Frederick County reports July unemployment at 3,933 people jobless out of a 97,506 labor force, yielding 4.0 percent. The figure marks a 0.4 percentage point drop from June, with neighboring counties Carroll 4.5 and Washington 6.2 and national 5.6 percent in August.
Carl W Bickel reflects on how the annual firemen’s carnival funds volunteer fire companies and strengthens community life in Frederick County. He notes decades of support by firefighters and neighbors, warns of changing demographics, and urges continued participation to preserve local quality of life.
The piece argues Congress will replace federal control with state administration, expanding IRS duties to please big taxpayers and businesses. It warns ending national speed limits will cause dangerous highway confusion with varying state limits, risking more accidents and fatalities across routes like I-70.
Ann McFeathers discusses the push to devolve welfare and safety decisions to states, arguing that a global economy requires federal standards on health and safety. She notes differing state approaches to welfare, abortion, and environmental issues, and critiques moves to remove federal highway funds over helmet laws.
A reader disputes a Sept 8 article quoting Gail Norman as a victim, accusing her of persecuting Dave Cooper and urging fair trial by court, not by press. The writer claims Cooper’s innocence, contests Norman’s representation of local women, and calls for waiting until hearings to judge guilt.
FINAL preparations for the 83rd Frederick Fair moved ahead as 86 harness entries were listed for the eight event program with substitutions likely due to eligibility. Plans for the Statewide FFA contests will bring about 300 youths to Frederick, and holidays for public schools were set.
The piece argues Colin Powell offers a centrist, thoughtful stance amid partisan attacks. It cites William Rusher as an early critic who labels Powell as hedging on issues to please both sides. The author praises Powell as a refreshing moderate in a polarized political season.
This closing remark illustrates why many African-Americans view the conservative movement with suspicion. ERIC H. BROWN Frederick.
A young woman named Wanda Care was killed when loose tractor trailer wheels crossed the median and struck her car. The incident marks a third such event at the same location since 1991, prompting questions about trucking company responsibility and preflight safety inspections. The letter also questions historic preservation processes and local planning officials amid anniversary hype.
A reader laments the loss of the Shook Homestead built in the 1740s on Kemp Lane after it was bulldozed this month. The letter questions preservation efforts by developers and cites the 1993 Frederick Region Historic Sites Survey by Janet.
Mrs Mildred Michael of Myersville writes to readers thanking them for replying to her cloud seeding letters. She corrects her name and address, questions Harmony proximity, and warns Thunderbirds should avoid dropping crystals on porches. She urges reliance on local stores for food and notes many similar readers.
Citizens are invited to send letters with name address and phone number for verification. Publication is not guaranteed due to high volume and some letters may be edited for space taste or policy.
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