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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1993
Page
4
The Frederick city golf course faces delays of eighteen months and quality concerns as bureaucratic hurdles and a problematic subcontractor strain progress. City officials led by Gary Hessong admit a long dragging construction phase harms taxpayer interests and the project’s reputation.
Michael Kolbay criticizes political correctness and proposes a democratic, charity benefiting demolition derby at the Frederick County fair. He suggests drivers stand beside their cars wearing helmets while spectators throw rotten tomatoes to raise funds, inviting diverse participants to amplify free expression and fun.
Ed Siegrist from Frederick reflects on a call in show about NAFTA. The discussion shows broad skepticism and concerns over jobs and economic impact with a few supporters. He muses about defense industry shifts and imagined programs like the National Maglev Initiative as potential employment avenues.
A report on the Somalia mission notes the evolving U.S. role, with 4,700 troops remaining, 11 killed, and ongoing debate in Congress over end dates and conditions. It contrasts Bush’s warnings with Clinton’s stance, citing divisions over objectives, exit plans, and risk of mission creep amid Mogadishu clashes.
Frederick officials directed City Attorney E Austin James to draft an ordinance to curb loitering by children on streets while silent consent was given for a stone wall along Carroll Creek after the mayor sued to rescind a prior order. Also noted is Rabbi Harper’s Rosh Hashana service and county creek drought concerns.
A reader argues for year round schooling but warns parents must supply values and social standards. Teachers cannot be sole shapers of “model citizens” and questions what structural changes will do to children’s motivation, purpose, and broader societal impact.
A reader from Brunswick argues against accepting what he calls abnormal behavior and urges harsher criminal penalties for adult male sexual activity with a child. He warns traditional values are under attack and urges society to protect children by standing up for what is right.
John K. Bales of Mount Airy proposes immediate firearm background checks and updated criminal records, expanded home detention, more prisons, locating and incarcerating Maryland fugitives, broad concealed weapon permits, and harsher penalties including statewide boot camps for juveniles with heavy arrest records.
Tom Caulfield of Emmitsburg denounces NAMBLA readers with fierce language and calls for violent spectacle to punish the group. He suggests a public funding scheme to stone the organization and vows harsh retaliation, portraying them as vermin deserving endless torment.
The Frederick News Post invites readers to send letters with name phone and address for publication. It notes letters may be edited for space and reserves the right to edit all submissions. It excludes poetry religious verse and copies of letters.
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