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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 2000
Page
4
Editorial lauds Frederick Social Services Bridges program begun in 1996 for mandatory help to qualify for temporary cash aid. It aided 500 people in Rahane and 26 graduates, highlighting the system’s role in stabilizing needs and rewarding graduates who used the temporary assistance to move off welfare.
George B. Delaplaine Jr. recalls wartime gasoline rationing and car shortages after Pearl Harbor, contrasting with today’s energy costs. The piece discusses U boats, refinery supply, and nationwide rationing, then shifts to local geography notes on Braddock Mountain, Catoctin, and Frederick streets with historical naming lore. It ends with a reader correction about Charles V and Henry VIII campaign notions.
Hollywood pushes back on federal action while hosting a 4.2 million fundraiser for the Democrats as Lieberman vows no industry regulation. Capitol Hill lawmakers express shock at studio executives testifying, with rebranded marketing tactics and tone-setter posturing aimed at appeasing parents and stalling oversight.
A Howard News Service summary notes Disney's Remember the Titans amid controversy over violence and racial themes in film. It contrasts it with the Real Little League story of Alvin Carter and Bob Muir founding a major urban program in 1991. Keanu Reeves defends language in Hardball while critics argue against profane stereotypes for youth audiences. Chicago officials and Little League oppose perceived exploitation.
Frederick county news mentions the United Way kick off for the Frederick Falcon Chambersburg game with Tom May and Jack Mason leading the drive. County commissioners fund two CETA workers to run a federally financed Child Care Food Program in family day care centers in Frederick County.
Neighbor questions public records handling as Thurmont delays minutes on an Aug 29 request for 18 wireless antennas on the water tower. Clerk pauses four weeks, then attorney involvement delays release. Caller cites FOIA sections and asks if this procedure is standard in Frederick County towns.
A Frederick County parent complains the school district labels younger children as walkers while providing bus service for an older sibling across the street. The writer says three daily trips harm work and questions crossing guards and supervision as younger children walk up to a mile to OGES and Creek Middle without safe crossing. The letter cites conflicting bus rules affecting families and access to transportation.
Melissa Swallop of Frederick questions FCPS about funding for crossing guards at a middle school while a bus is provided for older students. She asks why younger children lack a bus and guards, and states she will drive her kids to school if necessary, seeking explanations from the district.
An Elizabeth Rose letter from Middletown urges safety in schools and criticizes a judge’s handling of a case involving a minor and sexual intent. The piece discusses pedophilia, online dangers, and law enforcement methods, arguing for vigilant protection of children.
A reader voices concern over Judge Mary Ann Stepler's dismissal of charges against a man who traveled to Frederick to solicit sex from a person posing as a 15-year-old girl. The letter commends Attorney General Curran for reviewing the case and stresses safeguarding minors.
At the end of a beautiful summer, worshippers recall babies who never lived. On Sunday Oct 1, hundreds will stand in silence along U.S. 40 in peaceful witness against abortion. Anita Gill invites Monrovia residents to join in showing support.
The Frederick News-Post invites letters to the editor and outlines submission rules. It notes letters may be abridged, require real names and hometowns, and provides mailing, fax, and email addresses for submissions at 200 E Patrick St Freder MD 25706 and 301-062-6290.
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