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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1985
Page
1
Democratic leaders vow amendments to the Republican spending plan after President Reagan urged public support. The 1986 budget, aiming to curb Social Security cost-of-living increases and cut popular programs, faces a first Senate test as Democrats say they have been shut out of talks and now seek a role in the compromise.
Senators and House members react to Reagan's $300 billion three year spending cut plan. Republicans say it improves odds after his speech, while Democrats warn broad austerity risks, with key figures like Lawton Chiles and William Gray cautioning on unity. White House notes heavy support calls but fears delay in passage.
The Democrat-led House defeated all active proposals to resume U S aid to the Contras for this fiscal year. A $14 million nonlethal aid plan failed 215-213, and a moderate Democratic alternative was killed 203-123. President Reagan vowed to press on and seek a policy supporting peace and democracy in Nicaragua while noting the vote harms national security.
Frederick residents are invited to comment on the city’s fiscal 1986 budget at May 2 and May 16 7 30 p.m. meetings. Mayor Ronald N. Young warns of a tight revenue year with tax phaseouts and grant cutbacks. Adoption is set for June with budget proposal due May 23.
A two day Syria driven conference led Prime Minister Rashid Karami to revoke his resignation in a unity government as Israeli forces pulled back from positions facing Syrian troops in eastern Lebanon. Syria’s Abdul Halim Khaddam announced Karami’s decision after a Damascus gathering of Lebanon’s top Muslim leaders. Karami had resigned April 17 amid fierce fighting in west Beirut that killed 40 and injured 170.
Frederick officials voted 14 1 to oust John L Scott who has run the city owned center since 1981 He faced board criticism for starting a breakfast program for the poor without board knowledge and for broader clashes over control Scott indicated possible legal counsel guidance and an appeal but would not comment He had been active in programs from computer training to a soup kitchen and winter homeless outreach with staff complaints noted by a board member
Gerald M. Stewart 32 of 181 Green Way Drive launches bid for the City of Frederick Board of Aldermen as the first Democratic candidate. A longtime Frederick resident, he heads the Protective Service Department at the Frederick Cancer Research Facility and previously served as Brunswick deputy police chief and Frederick County District Court Commissioner. He has held posts in Washington County law enforcement and serves on the United Democrats of Frederick County board of directors.
Oxford Development Co plans a first of its kind retirement complex in north Frederick near the Monocacy River. The project would offer garden apartments, cottages, dining, crafts and activities, with full services and an on site activities coordinator. Rents would be all inclusive, with typical rates around 800 to 1000 dollars per month, pending market study.
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