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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1991
Page
4
The five Frederick County commissioners considered hiring a management consultant, Dr. John Hook of Mount St Marys College, for a short seminar to set goals and improve relations. Critics question the cost in a tight budget, while supporters say better relations among the five officials would be worth the investment.
A compact digest of quirky 1991 tidbits highlights oddball political maneuvers, comic bets, and unusual rulings. From jokes about Jay Leno and Jerry Brown to quirks in tax policy, endangered species designations and tossed farm laws, the piece sketches a year’s lighter anomalies and political missteps.
The EPA FTC and FDA recalled Sporicidin Cold Sterilizing Solution amid concerns over disinfection of medical and dental instruments. The 1982 halt on testing by the EPA left many products licensed on private lab data, raising fears hundreds of cleaners used in hospitals, restaurants, and schools may be ineffective and risk patient infections.
A wide national critique traces Sporicidin failures from August 1990 warnings by GAO to a December product recall after FDA findings and delayed action. Statements describe hospital and CDC concerns, with two officials recalling testing and industry groups scrutinizing government response. The piece also notes a political undercurrent questioning leadership amid broader public discontent.
Governor Herbert discusses tire stock inventories and wartime logistics with Maryland defense groups. Frederick Navy Yard seeks skilled civilian workers for Pearl Harbor. Frederick County holds a midnight New Year celebration with patriotic notes while siren warnings are limited to actual air raids. YMCA reports a $25,000 security gift reducing indebtedness to about $140,000. A local card from Norman Burke prompts a papal greeting. State Farm rebates $2.1 million to 240,000 policyholders, including 4,500 in Frederick County.
Governor William Donald Schaefer outlines Maryland surplus uses from July 1 1988 detailing one time capital projects 257.24 million repairs to public buildings 100 million rainy day 5 million and 75 million set aside for Sunny Day Fund plus 29.6 million tax cut to explain why the surplus drew criticism and how funds were allocated to balance budgets and spur private investment.
A brief note expresses hope that many people read Rey Meachum’s ez date and understand his conclusions. The writer seeks to challenge his view, insisting on broad reading to test the argument.
James Clements Sr. endorses a writer's call to challenge common beliefs. He hopes more people read the editor's work and begin to examine their own flawed conclusions, urging continued publication to widen impact.
Readers discuss why two applications Free State and Eyler rabblefill were excluded from a county moratorium on solid waste facilities. They accuse bias, question legal advice, and call for amendments while noting public sentiment opposes action. The letter writer urged transparency and accountability from the Frederick County Commissioners.
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