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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1992
Page
6
The article links reduced county sick leave pay from 75 to 0 dollars with a looming 50 000 YMCA capital fund grant. Officials wonder if scarce funds justify shifting help from employees to the YMCA while praising its community work. The personnel director notes the dilemma of taking from one to give to another amid tight finances.
A columnist criticizes media sensationalism in the Mike Tyson rape case and broader sex scandal coverage. It contrasts Tyson with Sugar Ray Leonard, notes trial tactics, and discusses public figures like Bill Clinton, arguing tabloids influence opinions and political outcomes. Describes Desiree Washington and potential consequences for Tyson.
The piece argues Presidents Day dilutes Washington’s legacy, asserting he remains a noble, incorruptible figure. It contrasts his public and private life with later presidents, praising his honesty and condemning attempts to undermine heroes in modern discourse.
Phyllis Schlafly lauds George Washington as a model of duty and self discipline. The seven-volume Freeman biography is cited for a measured, non sensational life of Washington, whose leadership stemmed from honesty and justice. Washington’s faith and perseverance guided his public and private calls to duty.
Fifty years ago Frederick County Civilian Defense officials tackled a blackout problem by training farmers on dusk to dawn lighting to hide lights from enemy planes. The Frederick Skating Park opened on Jefferson Pike near McCurdy Field with Merril Barnhart as manager and George Ford as assistant. The county promoted the Walk To School And Work movement to save gas and tires, and Frederick's third World War II draft registration was conducted in public schools for men aged 20 to 45.
Twenty years earlier the Frederick County Housing Development Corporation, a nonprofit tied to the County Planning and Zoning Commission, earned endorsement from the County Commissioners and the Council of Governments to tackle housing for low and moderate income residents. Also noted are new voters registered at Middletown High School, the 1972 Madi Gras Ball at the National Guard Armory with Robert B. Alexander as king and Beth Rhoderick as queen, and the Planning and Zoning Commission’s endorsement of the Downtown Development Plan amid formal approval signals.
Gail Howard urges continued support for a county computer assisted adult literacy program run with Frederick County Public Libraries and the Literacy Council. The program trains adults including ESL learners and recovering students, expanding access as funding has run out.
A reader argues Ocean City beach spending supports state revenue, noting Maryland gains about 80 million in taxes from 3.5 billion in Ocean City real estate and visitors. The letter questions beach replacement costs and tax burdens on Worcester County and Ocean City locals amid large tourist crowds.
A reader argues Ocean City taxes subsidize rental owners while vacationers pay taxes on most purchases. Another letter cites government spending on marble floors in the Capitol. Jerry Kessler and Yvonne Small comment on Beverly Byron’s voting record and on George Bush’s State of the Union, urging broader protests and substantial military budget cuts.
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