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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1993
Page
1
President Clinton praised a 496 billion deficit reduction compromise as the beginning, not the end, saying it is a solid package with real numbers. Democrats pushed to pass the measure, with House action expected Thursday and Senate action Friday despite criticism over budget cuts.
Frederick Mayor Paul Gordon said he will no longer speak orally with reporters from The Frederick News Post and will answer questions only in writing. City Hall staff noted department heads and other media are not covered. He added he would prepare a written statement to be released today after a written query.
Gregory Carey, 39, a Frederick native, real estate broker and homebuilder, filed Monday for the fall Board of Aldermen election. Former director of the Frederick County Board of Realtors, he remains active on its committees and says he is not a single-issue candidate and wants to give back to the community.
J William Wilt of East 5th Street filed Monday as a Democratic candidate for alderman. Wilt, 40, a 20 year Air Force veteran and current materials specialist for Westinghouse in Sykesville, says he wants to give back to his community and will emphasize Carroll.
Phillip Herring a 51 year old Airway Cafe manager and part owner at Frederick Municipal Airport filed as a Republican and said he thinks all but one current members of the Board of Aldermen should be replaced. He declined to name the target. The move comes as Democrats push a budget and legislative goals for Clinton with expected votes in the House Thursday and Senate Friday. Clinton called the final package fair given deficit cuts and pro business incentives. He defended retroactive tax increases to last January, saying it avoids a drop below 490 billion in deficit reduction and criticizes Republican filibusters on the jobs program.
Douglas W. Magaha a former Frederick City Hall employee and son of ex mayor E. Paul Magaha filed Monday to run as alderman. He is 61 and a lifelong Frederick resident, a Democrat who retired after 28 years as director of personnel and insurance. He seeks completion of the Carroll Creek project and extension of East Street.
Otho James Keller IV, 51, a Frederick real estate broker of Upper College Terrace, declared his candidacy on Monday as a Democrat. He warned that Frederick faces mounting challenges as it trends toward the 21st century and questions how to retain small town charm amid growth and rising service costs.
Vincent Mooney Jr. a 49 year old computer consultant from Wyngate Drive joins the Frederick mayoral race. He will face Alderman James Grimes in the September 14 Republican primary. Mooney heads Info-Tech Development Inc. which specializes in government contracts for law enforcement. He cites concerns about East Street extension and city livability.
A 16 or 17 year old boy, Michael St. Andre, escaped serious injury after falling about 60 feet from a cliff at Mar Lu Ridge near Jefferson. He was treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital for cuts bruises and a shoulder injury and listed in satisfactory condition. Rescue teams rappelled to the ledge and lifted him in a basket, with the youth conscious throughout.
Two Baltimore youths aged 14 and 15 escaped from an unlocked gym room at Victor Cullen Academy Sunday afternoon in an unfenced area. Cullen staff recaptured them about 90 minutes later near Blue Ridge Summit Pennsylvania, near Cullen grounds. Authorities say the boys were not considered dangerous and were returned to custody after the incident. A local resident reported hearing helicopters and a dog alarm as the escape occurred.
Six people filed for Frederick Mayor or Board of Aldermen on Monday, boosting total candidates to 19 for the Sept. 14 primary. Five aldermanic and one mayoral filings create a 3 Democrats and 2 Republicans for mayor and 7 from each party for alderman. Voter registration deadline is Aug. 16.
The Frederick slate includes Democrats Jennifer Dougherty Gary Hughes John Norman as mayoral contenders. Republicans James Grimes Vincent J Mooney Jr compete for mayor. For aldermen, Democrats are Alan Imhoff Otho James Keller JV Douglas Magada Willie J. Mahone Bally survey Meta Nash. Republicans are Frances Baker Joseph Baldi Gregory J. Carey ton Kreissig Ronald V. Torre Michael Williams.
The Frederick News Post reports Terry Poole has been appointed interim County Extension Director. The note appears in the agriculture section with internal references to page details. The item highlights a leadership change within the county extension program.
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