Objectivity questioned as Montgomery ombudsman handles board ties
Montgomery ombudsman Tom Fess defends his objectivity while serving as staff assistant to the Montgomery school board. Critics say dual roles compromise independence, yet Fess asserts the proof is in the outcomes and notes some cases require long, complex work while others resolve quickly. He envisions a possible full time ombudsman if structure and workload justify it.
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Rockville
Tom Fess
Montgomery
Fess
Blair G. Ewing
Ombudsman
Ewing
Bruthers
Northwood
Einstein
Reagan Signals Deeper Budget Cuts To Tackle Deficits
President Reagan, after signing tax and spending reductions, warned that deficits may rise and that further cuts will be needed to balance the federal budget. He cautioned a sagging economy for months, expects rates to ease later this year, and outlined a new round of cuts beginning next week with Stockman in Los Angeles.
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Santa Barbara
Calif
Regan
Reagan
Los Angeles
David A. Stockman
Santa Ynez Mountains
HDC halts East Fourth St project over style concerns
Frederick Historic District Commission halted work by William B. Anderson on 9 E Fourth St and planned work on 7 E Fourth St. The panel questioned iron grillwork added to the rear gallery as not in keeping with Frederick architecture. Anderson defended the work, saying it enhances the building and complies with permit scope while acknowledging cost and unforeseen renovation needs.
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Historic District) Commission
HDC
G. Bernard Callan
Wiliam B. Anderson
Shab Row
East Street
E. Fourth St
Fourth St
Frederick City
Cherilyn Widell
Anderson
Frederick
New Orleans
Paul Phillips
East Fourth
Merchant Files for Frederick Alderman Seat
Allen G. Merchant 33 vice president of Blue Ridge News Inc. and former mayoral aide seeks the Democratic nomination for city alderman. A Frederick businessman and YMCA board member, he cites city operation experience from 1973 to 79 and pledges a youthful, energetic voice at City Hall.
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Frederick
Allen G. Merchant
Blue Ridge News Inc
Merchant
Frederick City
City Hall
Frederick County
YMCA
Frederick Elks Lodge
Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
Frostburg State College
Eighth St. Frederick
Ralph and
Cotten Merchant
Blue Ridge News
Beware of little expenses on the news briefs page A-3
A brief note on budgeting warns that small costs can accumulate unexpectedly. The adage from Benjamin Franklin reminds readers that minor outlays may undermine larger plans, urging careful spending and scrutiny of daily expenditures.
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Benjamin Franklin
U.S
Legion seeks city bond backing for IRB project
Mayor Ronald N. Young authorized the city to begin processing an Industrial Revenue Bond application for the American Legion after county commissioners denied it last month. The city and mayor had recommended approval, stressing a city then county review path. The board also approved a loitering ordinance to curb benches and disorderly conduct at the square corner, with removal in reserve. A Weinberg parking lot deal was set to fund a 600 car parking deck costing 750000 dollars for 1.39 acres, with part left undeveloped and possible resale. Construction slated for late 1982 or 1983, funded by bonds and parking fees.
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Ronald N. Young
American Legion
Board of Aldermen
Legion Irb
Young
IRB
Weinberg
Costs and Benefits Weigh in Ventures and Programs
Walter Williams argues costs must be weighed against benefits in business and social programs. Bert Wegman examines stress in art directing. Smithsonian writer Carissa Myrick recalls early baseball and black leagues. Don Graff notes immigration issues lack serious handling. Mike Spaur observes Merriweather Post Pavilion preparations for a concert.
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Walter Williams
Bert Wegman
Smithsonian
Carissa Myrick
Don Graff
News-Post Entertainment
Mike Spaur
Merriweather Post Pavilion
Maryland Weather Outlook With Showers Likely This Weekend
Weather brief for Western Maryland Montgomery County and regions. Humidity rising, risk of thundershowers by Sunday. County highs expected in the upper 80s to near 90, with variations across areas including Ocean City and the mountains. Freight of forecasts notes daily temps, exposed locations, and farming spraying winds. Calculated yesterday highs listed for Frederick Hagerstown Westminster Gaithersburg Leesburg.
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Maryland
Montgomery County
Deep Creek
Ocean City
Frederick
Hagerstown
Westminster
Gaithersburg
Leesburg
David Lesher
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