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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1996
Page
4
The plan calls for welfare recipients to undergo drug testing as a condition for benefits. Proponents argue it protects tax dollars. opponents warn of invasion of privacy and unequal impact. Lawmakers say testing could extend to legislators to set a strong example, given the large number of welfare recipients.
The column describes Boomer and Sweetie the dogs during December mornings as their owner recalls outings, vet visits, and a city escape. The narrative notes Boomer turning nine next month and the couple's vigilance over pets amid urban life and perceived animal mistreatment. The scene ends with the pair settled by the window, awaiting morning affection.
A Scripps Howard News Service analysis links Clinton's Asia-focused trade drive to campaign funders including the Riady family and John Huang. It alleges unprecedented White House access for wealthy Asian backers, notes arms and human rights issues, and questions the integrity of campaign finance reforms amid ongoing calls for freer trade with Asia.
No objection expected to Herbert R. O Conor taking the oath for his Senate seat when Congress convenes January 3. A complaint of irregularities by rival D John Markey of Walkersville was under investigation. Stolen gasoline laden trash can found beside a Hamilton Avenue truck in Frederick. thieves driven off. Professor Helmut Hoppe, former German POW, wrote a letter praising Frederick memory. Local protests expand as Smith presses for open forum with property owners and officials. Frederick County endures first white Christmas in seven years with heavy wet snow. Beth Sholom members aided Frederick police during Christmas weekend. Susan Shirey, Frederick High senior, named to 1977 Seminars-In-Depth by Maryland Academy of Science.
Goodwill season brings news from the Maryland Optometric Association that seven Frederick optometrists will donate comprehensive eye exams to low income workers and families. To apply call 1 800 766 4466 for a patient form. Eligibility requires work, no health coverage, low income, and no eye exam in two years.
Citizens press for scrutiny of Michael Spurrier’s proposal to merge federal and state housing programs while city director William duBell backs him. Critics fear staff layoffs and wasteful spending on block grants and Section 8 funds. Residents demand transparency and a voice for users in Frederick.
JERALYN MINOR of Frederick urges aldermen to thoroughly investigate a proposal before signing. She questions Section 8 funding directed to the Housing Authority and laments the program as a terrible present, expressing hope for rational decisions.
A shopper recounts dropping a $20 bill at a fragrance counter. A father tells his daughter the bill is theirs, claiming the money when the original owner asks. The writer condemns the father's and daughter's supposed lesson in dishonesty and cheating, saying it taints the holidays. The letter is signed by SARAH NEWHARDY from Yjamsville.
Developers have two seats on the Freder ick County Planning Commission. Citizens have two seats. The others are in between.
The piece describes a coalition between developers and citizens to push a 1 percent transfer tax on property transfers, arguing it shifts fees away from builders. Realtors oppose the tax and rally before a state delegation on December 7, urging continued use of impact fees, with support for extending school funding tools to commercial development and a hoped seat for Realtors on the planning commission.
The Frederics News Post invites letters exclusive to the paper and requires signatures with the writer's name address and home and business phone numbers for verification. Due to high volume poetry religious verse or copies of letters are not published and letters may be abridged for space.
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