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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1982
Page
3
Citizens faced disappointment as the $2.7 million C Burr Arts Library opened Monday but closed Thursday due to funding. Locals urge daily hours and Sunday access, urging county commissioners to allocate contingency funds to keep the doors open for students and researchers.
Stuart Brown laments a plastic economy driven by overconsumption and unemployment. He sketches a chain reaction from can crushers to factory layoffs, urges personal action and criticizes media and policy on energy. David Williams contrasts Kennesaw and Morton Grove gun laws, defending Second Amendment rights and urging constitutional scrutiny.
A staff report for a House Banking subcommittee outlines multimillion dollar dealings in 1984 Los Angeles Olympic commemorative coins. The Lazard Occidental group beat Franklin Mint for the contract, then Franklin joined the duo amid alleged pressure to include them. The plan would mint 25 coins with profits funding U S athlete training, but the GAO probes policy and possible conflicts. The memo cites secret bank accounts and Moscow coin handling as alleged issues, while Franklin denies wrongdoing. Separate notes flag aColorado governor run and a US Israel Sinai turnover with an audit on military contracting and perks for American personnel stationed in Tel Aviv.
The Frederick area article notes a public tax delinquency list and new water rate plans. It also highlights Frederick County Boy Scout training nights led by Walter MacPeek to organize packs with Cub Masters, and a RCA Whirlpool sale at Routzahn’s featuring Fran Allison appearances. Local retiree Katie Stup is honored by the Telephone Pioneers. Easter promotions draw thousands downtown with music and giveaways totaling 7900 in merchandise.
Washington profile of J.A. Jay Parker a 44 year old Black Republican leader, head of the Lincoln Institute, former Reagan transition team member, praising private sector growth and color blind ideals while criticizing affirmative action and EEOC policy. He supports Reagan’s economic plan, rejects government roles, urges outside advisory influence, and rates Reagan about 9 out of 10.
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