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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1994
Page
6
The piece argues Montgomery County residents resent high Maryland taxes and notes Robin Ficker has filed 14 ballot questions in 20 years to curb tax increases. It suggests incumbents can defeat such measures by budgeting well and avoiding triggers of taxpayer anger, warning ballot questions send strong political signals.
Four weeks from the primary, observers note voter apathy and uneven campaign momentum across Western Maryland races. The piece highlights candidate visibility, party organization, and the tight Democratic and Republican battles for the 6th Congressional District, with attention to Paul Muldowney, Galen Clagett, Tony Puca, and Debates of local figures.
Cable 10 outlines a four part series in August covering gubernatorial congressional state senate house of delegates and county commissioners races. The program features a guest list including politicians faculty members activists and League of Women Voters representatives. Five candidate forums will air prior to the primary with live results from Winchester Hall.- Christopher F. Haugh manager of production services Cable 10 Frederick Cablevision Inc.
In response to Tom Faulk's letter, the writer rejects the liberal label for the right wing and religious conservatives, arguing they are mainstream Americans. They contend Democratic policies have deviated from the mainstream and emphasize that mainstream Americans come from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
The piece questions tourism's impact on cities and cultures. It argues that heavy tourist traffic erodes distinctiveness as places become homogenized by chain businesses and familiar infrastructure. The author laments lost unique histories and the allure of remote locales fading into sameness.
Andy Rooney laments American tourism turning places into national parks and amusement parks. He argues fences guards and ticket offices ruin natural beauty and prefers small town immersion over artificial attractions. He questions whether humans will ruin this planet before finding a livable alternative.
Temperatures reached an even 100 in the region as drought worsened water shortages. Thurmont bans using water for irrigation and pools while Frederick Mayor Gittinger urges strict conservation during canning season. A Frederick bus crash leaves driver with a fractured arm but no serious injuries. Chamber of Commerce discusses tourism upgrades and a $41,875 budget for a new development program. A preview of the United Fire Company rodeo at the Frederick Shopping Center spotlights the mini Brahma Bull and rodeo action.
A reader objectes to liberal activism and social reforms praising traditional values. The letter cites supposed media bias, abortion and gay rights, and criticizes Hillary Clinton for advocating health care reform and political involvement. It argues Republicans lost elections since Clinton and urges limited government in health care.
The piece argues that Hillary Clinton should not hold or influence official government duties without election or appointment. It asserts she cannot be appointed to federal office, favors private counsel, and calls her health care role inappropriate. It also suggests she either withdraws from formal matters or seeks elected office.
Lawrence Sorcher of Mount Airy urges Frederick County to restrict use of county facilities for political propaganda after officials say the Health Department auditorium is loaned freely to legitimate groups and the John Birch Society plans to show The Clinton Chronicles alleging unsubstantiated ties between Clinton associates and crimes. He questions taxpayers funding of such screenings and calls for neutral public spaces.
The Frederick News-Post invites reader letters and asks contributors to include name, address and phone number in letters. Address letters to The Frederick News-Post, 200 E. Patrick St., Frederick MD 21705 or fax to 662-8299.
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