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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1993
Page
6
County officials argue over proposed boosts totaling 294 new employees and 24 million dollars beyond expected revenue. Critics warn the 25 percent rise is unrealistic and shifts cuts onto agencies after internal politics, urging fiscal restraint while facing taxpayer fatigue after recession.
Christine Maccabee laments loss of wildflowers along country roads as mowing strips up the landscape. She notes state and county plans to grow wildflower meadows and limit mowing to once yearly in November, urging residents to contact the Frederick County Roads Board and her group Friends of Nature Garden Club to support conservation and community involvement.
Robert and Linda Baumler oppose explicit plans for off track betting at the Cracked Claw in Urbana. They warn it would worsen teen exposure to gambling, boost alcohol use, and strain single lane roads near Md 355 and 80, jeopardizing schoolchildren and traffic safety in this rural Frederick County community.
The White House proposes making vaccines available free to every child by having the federal government buy and negotiate prices. Critics say the plan misreads the core issue, noting many kids miss key vaccines before school entry and that actual access remains uneven across cities and income levels.
Mike Royko critiques public vaccination efforts in Chicago and nationwide, noting free curbside vaccines reach low income families yet face refusal and hostility. He questions Clinton’s plan for universal free vaccines without changing indifferent or ignorant parental attitudes, suggesting firm incentives or sanctions could be required to protect children.
County prisoners faced meat and rationing shortages as jail attendants reported failing supplemental allowances. County Engineer Willard asked for jail facilities to house state penal farm prisoners used on roads, with Elmer Maxwell offering prisoner labor at 2 dollars a day. Senior Frederick High students hosted a farewell for Travers Stultz, who planned to attend Parks Aw College in East St Louis.
Frederick mayor Paul Gordon accuses media and columnists of slanting a story on Sheriff Department and city parking. He claims deputies park free in designated spaces while citizens pay, and criticizes editors for ignoring facts and creating fables.
The Board of County Commissioners votes to limit Urbana PUD growth, trimming back a regional plan proposal to preserve small town charm. Residents in the southern region voice cautious relief as the area and population cap aligns with longstanding limits.
Letters raise alarm over a new Greenberg Realty Co PUD adding 294 acres from agriculture to low density residential near Green Valley population projections reaching 13 000 by 2010 from 7 000 now. Planning staff estimates 868 houses and about 2343 new residents, stressing roads and schools while urging limit to existing commitments. James M Copp comments on gun politics and NRA support.
Letter by Lee Adams argues for redirecting gun control toward crime control. It notes automatic weapons have long been illegal since 1934 and that only a few with FBI checks and police permits own them. The piece contends criminals use guns, not law abiding owners, and criticizes Gov Schaefer for gun control mania.
Debra Weaver Morris from Libertytown appeals to mothers to press the President and lawmakers to change child support laws. She argues deadbeat fathers evade obligations by relocating and urges collective effort to ensure children receive necessities.
In a response to an editorial on 40 hour weeks, readers are informed that state workers previously on a 355 hour week now must work 40 hours, equating to an extra 56 minutes daily. The change lowers annual pay without extra compensation while cost of living and merit raises remain declined for about three years. benefits costs have risen. Geoffrey R Taylor Ellicott City.
Reader note invites letters to the Editor at The Frederick News Post 200 E Patrick St Frederck Md 21705 and asks to fax by dialing 66 8299.
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