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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1993
Page
4
Contingency fund spending by Frederick County commissioners draws concern from groups who say the dollars should cover emergencies. Taxpayers weigh whether $250000 and small line items reflect proper budgeting as elections near.
Roy Meachum notes an all-out party primary in Frederick with mayoral hopefuls and alderman candidates from both parties. He highlights Fran Baker and Jim Grimes as incumbents, Vincent Mooney challenging, and Dougherty Hughes Norman dynamics shaping the contest for City Hall and the Board of Aldermen.
Washington readers note public anger at deficit plan cites too many taxes, too few cuts, yet voters resist sharing burden. The piece argues pain should be borne by the rich and businesses and by doctors, hospitals, and the military, with broad care for Social Security and Medicare untouched.
Alan Fram details how Republicans push budget cuts yet face inconsistent public reaction. Polls show broad support for cuts but less appetite for specific measures and taxes, with many Americans feeling the burden is unfair or excessive. Public wariness grows as lawmakers confront costly tradeoffs.
August 18 1973 Emmitsburg Town Commission heard from Buchart Horn engineers. Water system needs little work while sewer capacity 250000 gallons suffers 926000 gallon average high flow due to wild water from downspouts sump pumps and house drains. Frederick Improvement Foundation nominees include David Bork for president and W Jerome Offutt Pat Lanner LuAnn Smith and Glenn Biehl for key roles.
Rich Monroe of New Market critiques Don DeArmon's Aug. 9 letter, arguing Bartlett voting history on taxes and spending shows overall tax fear and praise for fai rules. Monroe says the exchange reveals a more motivated voter and hopes for a clean campaign.
Mayor Hugh V Gittinger announced new improvements to the Linganore Filtration plant to ensure water for Frederick residents during droughts in fall 1943 or spring 1944. The Laing Sons Society trustees resisted transferring the cemetery between Sixth and Fifth streets on Chapel Alley to Frederick City for park use. Mary Fulmer of Braddock Heights died near 101st birthday after raising four daughters and adopting one of their sons. Four Maryland soldiers pictured touring London Earl Rosensteel Johnnie Elgin Curtis Pittinger Wandraw Howe all in one infantry company.
A reader voices outrage over an Iowa Supreme Court ruling affecting a 22 year old in a custody like case. The piece questions the impact on Jessica’s future identity, stability, and early life formation amid a forced change of guardianship and environment.
A reader argues the judicial system failed Jessica’s welfare, urging law changes after her abduction. The letter criticizes Roberta DeBoer’s plea on TV and questions Sundergill’s suitability for public office, suggesting retired people should oversee county operations.
Lawrence and Catherine Groeling er plan a silent protest against Clinton budget votes by sending a lone tea bag to senators and wearing a tea bag on their lapels with an American flag pin, citing taxation and wage concerns. The note links 1773 patriots at Old South Meeting House and Faneuil Hall to present opposition to government action.
John L. Ditman of Adamstown responds to Gladys Hock in The Frederick Post Aug 7 letter. He challenges the notion that religious thought can be turned off and defends local intellectuals, criticizing the idea of labeling their thinking as garbage.
On the front page, Ronald Sundergill questions who should lead, arguing that relying on retirees and the wealthy may limit youth representation. He contends that experience matters for finances and governance, while noting concerns about access to effective leadership and collaboration.
The Frederick News Post invites reader letters signed with full address and attendance number for verification. Letters may be edited and not all can be published. Address Letters to the Editor at 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21708 or fax to 662 4299.
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