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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1995
Page
6
Frederick County Commissioners consider appointing four of seven school board members. Critics argue elected control would be better, but concerns over local taxing authority and potential loss of adversarial oversight persist. A county council of government meeting on Oct 10 and a Nov 17 Annapolis briefing are planned.
A reader columnist laments Baltimore Sun's makeover and its flashy design, arguing it prioritizes form over substance. He recalls the paper's decline after Hearst's News American loss, questions costs and layoffs, and warns the change sets a troubling example for smaller markets while expressing cautious hope still possible.
The piece weighs a tentative West Bank deal viewed as a milestone yet flawed. It outlines phased Israeli withdrawals to six towns, Palestinian police 12,000 with joint patrols, and Jews’ security priorities, while noting Rabin's push for a "Lesser Israel" and the shift to a guest army. It discusses potential political shocks in Israel and Palestinian elections, plus Friedman’s warning that decades of conflict may outlast a short peace.
The Rev. Francis Stauble of Syracuse was named pastor of Saint Joseph's Catholic Church in Emmitsburg succeeding Rev. Francis Rogers who moved to Mercy Hospital in Jackson Miss. Stauble, a 20 year China missionary and former curate in Philadelphia, arrives as Blue Ridge Lines touts faster bus schedules after wartime easing. Dorothy Ann Hargrove, 20, of New Market, wins a $300 Borden award as one of the nation's first female agribusiness students to earn the prize. Circuit Judge Clapp upholds a Frederick Group Home permit at 13 W Third St, with possible appeal. State rail planners warn against subsidized surcharges for a revived Frederick to Spring Grove line. George W Chadwick, head of York & Frederick Railway, cautions a surcharge would deter local rail rehab. Frederick County Civil Defense Director George J Stup reports $1.2 million flood damage from Tropical Storm Eloise.
A parent voices anger over two years of staff negligence at TJ High School. Teachers allegedly harass students verbally, reports to administration are ignored, and guidance counselors are slow to adjust schedules and dismiss student concerns, causing stress and suffering.
The weekend event on September 9 and 10 featured parades floats and songs honoring Frederick with a laser show. While some praised the tribute to historical figures and inclusive music others criticized offensive lyrics and the crowd’s cheer for secular acts over patriotic references. The laser finale to God Bless the U.S.A. prompted reflection on values and who the audience chose to honor.
Janice Finster of Mount Airy recalls a park scene during a show where red heart and USA outlines flashed as a heartbeat rose. She links the moment to faith, Christian sacrifice, and standing with her husband and children for God while listening to God Bless the U S A.
Frederick Mayor Grimes comments on negotiating with the Fraternal Order of Police show a willingness to accept the best available candidate rather than the top option. He warns residents that pay and benefits prompt officers to apply elsewhere and urges citizens to pressure City Hall.
A letter from Jim Hammond of Aiken South Carolina discusses Frederick history from German to American roots. It argues diversity is a strength when inclusive but warns against fragmentation and group-specific agendas that deepen bitterness and hinder national unity.
The Frederick News-Post invites reader letters with name address and phone for verification. Due to volume not all letters are published and some are edited for space or taste. Poetry religious verse and letters to others are not published.
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