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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1997
Page
4
Across Montgomery County a proposed Inter-county Connector prompts a $125,000 monthly payment to a developer to stop construction on 130 homes. The state eyes three possible routes while debating a $1.1 billion highway, recalling past land purchases and discarded master plans.
Melvin Crum Jr of the New Midway Volunteer Fire Dept recounts an emergency on Woodsboro-Creagerstown Road where a pedestrian was struck. He defends blocking the road for safety, criticizes The Frederick News-Post coverage, and calls for respectful treatment of victims and volunteers.
The piece traces environmentalists shifting from opposing fossil-fuel plants to fearing nuclear outages, noting no catastrophic nuclear accidents in 50 years and highlighting nuclear electricity's share and carbon savings. It cites EPA-UN statements and praise for the Nuclear Energy Institute, urging reform.
The Frederick Board of Aldermen accepted a report from the Frederick Police Commission absolving Chief Frederick M. Straley of all charges raised by Sgt. Daniel E. Swomiey. County fair highlights include 4-H winners Robert Holter Claude Kelter Jack Krantz Donald Joy Richard Layman Robert McAllister and Robert Remsberg.
Elizabeth Davis-Reinhold praises her son Tim Davis-Reinhold, a seventh grader at Monocacy Middle School, and sister Karen at Thomas Johnson High School for participating in See You at the Pole on Sept. 17, seeking Christian friendship and support in their new schools in Frederick.
A letter argues against raising the minimum driving age citing practical harms. It warns of teen unemployment impact, rural transport gaps, and family safety concerns, urging alternative steps like mandatory driving education and extended learner permit periods.
A reader argues that lowering learner permit age to 15 would let teens gain early driving experience with a supervising adult. Dale Horning signs the letter.
The writer reflects on the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, noting global mourning and the royal couple’s role in history. It emphasizes shared sorrow, the impact on Prince William and Prince Harry, and Diana’s compassion for the unloved as a model for the world.
A reader urges increased National Endowment for the Arts funding for Frederick and other areas outside New York City. The note supports Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison's bill to redirect 75 percent of NEA grants away from the elite hub, arguing Fredericktowne deserves a larger share regardless of the amendment's fate.
William S. Mayo notes Frederick’s substantial impact on the project’s spirit and progress, highlighting his steadfast support and influence within the effort.
Audrey M. Prichard of Dickerson urges support for H R 616 the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1997. She notes insurance coverage for mastectomies lymph node dissection reconstructive surgery and secondary consultations and shares her personal cancer free milestone.
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