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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1990
Page
4
The piece argues a five cent rise in first class stamps would fuel discontent with the US Postal Service. It notes a planned 20 percent jump, a projected 1.6 billion loss for 1990, and a five year low in delivery quality with rising complaints. It urges a move to private competition.
A column denounces Senator Moynihan as pursuing a bait and switch on Social Security by lowering the FICA tax from 7.65 to 6.55 percent in 1990. It argues the plan would mask new tax hikes, increase the federal deficit, and force Bush to revisit tax pledges, while proposing alternatives like privatized accounts or a separate Catastrophic Medical Care Fund backed by the cut.
The profile centers on Charles Keating, a driven financier who built a vast empire including Lincoln Savings and Loan and other holdings, while his high risk bets and political chits triggered a $2.5 billion rescue. The piece contrasts his philanthropy and wealth with the harm to the Sisters of Charity and ordinary savers. It also surveys Moscow politics, Reagan Regan tension, and a final quip about Irish Alzheimer's.
The News-Post reports more snow possible as county snowplows clear two days of heavy drifts on secondary highways. Frederick residents see closures in rural areas while weather officials assess fresh snowfall potential.
Maryland House of Delegates faced a heated clash as Del. Peter Callas’s bill to make English the official language died in committee with two supporters and 21 opponents. The piece argued for a constitutional amendment to require English in government affairs and referendum by the people, opposing multilingual ballots and services.
Jim Witmer of Mount Airy urges the Frederick News-Post to broad- en its reporting beyond crime and sports to include youth performing arts. He notes Gov Thomas Johnson High School programs and local plays deserve front page or prominent attention like other events.
A reader questions motives behind a February 9 letter praising Frederick County Commissioner Charles C. Smith and accuses the Smith family of selling farm land in Jefferson. The writer notes a nearby $80 000 transfer listing Charles C. Smith and Jane L. Smith as sellers and Admar Contraction Co as buyer, urging balanced coverage of local land deals and public interest. The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters with full contact details, though not all may be published due to volume.
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