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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1992
Page
6
The Frederick County Council of Governments proposes the county government assume all trash collection, challenging long standing local practices and private haulers. Questions arise about budgeting, liability, recycling impact, and taxpayer costs, with a decision expected later.
A columnist argues Jerry Brown faces slim chances in the race as March primaries approach and funds grow scarce. The piece attacks nuclear power praise, defends its safety and calls out foreign aid levels, criticizing Israel loan guarantees and urging tighter oversight on aid use.
Dale McFeathers argues candidates should be required to navigate the Washington Beltway to truly understand the voters. He notes the Beltway’s traffic chaos and confusing exits, suggesting rhythm and tone of Beltway life reflect political discontent and humor.
Fifty years ago a West Patrick Street dance hall owner was acquitted in Police Court on fighting and disturbing the peace charges after a series of fist fights injured four, drew hundreds of spectators, and blocked traffic for about an hour. Three co-defendants did not appear. Ben Rosenour Jr. urged civic clubs to pressure State Roads to fix the Jug Bridge bottleneck over the Monocacy River, three miles east of Frederick, to ease traffic on U S 40.
Frederick County politicians Edward Thomas and Charles Smelser oppose the plan and back a constitutional amendment to shrink the General Assembly from 185 to 180 members. Philadelphia firm Food Fair Stores bids on a Pantry Pride at Frederick Towne Mall. E.J. Fennel Inc. seeks sewing machine operators. Mr and Mrs H T Chipley pictured in a sleigh drawn by Shetland ponies, the sleigh built from plyboard and conduit.
John C. Laughland torn between Beverly Byron and challenger Tom Hattery in Maryland. Byron praised for constituent outreach and seat representation. Hattery labeled pro-tax, anti-small business, clinging to Great Society era ideas and seeking tax hikes as a Ways and Means member. Freder ick voters urged to back Byron to avoid losing her seat.
JOHN J. MURPHY accuses center staff of illness and defense of a controversial exhibit. He urges moving the collection to a bookstore on North Market Street and criticizes inviting a broad public while excluding critics of decency.
In a city floodway section between South Market and South Court streets, visible park improvements are described as temporary with over $180,000 spent. The breakdown includes $128,000 to the contractor, $35,000 to the landscaper, and $20,000 for design. As of December 1991, design fees for Carroll Creek Park reached $139,500, not counting site studies for the transportation center.
Yvonne Small of the Peace Resource Center lobbies for a peacetime economy and job creation, criticizing current park changes and urging conversion of military resources. She argues the permanent park plan diverged from the approved design and questions funding choices, calling for wider investment in sustainable development and community needs.
Iris J. Gibson of Keymar thanks Kathy Engle for a bright positive letter published in The Frederick Post. The reader commends the uplifting tone and gratitude is extended to share the note with readers.
The Frederick News-Post reports Rep Beverly Byron urges a veterans foreign service corps to aid ex communist nations, sending veterans abroad to assist rebuilding while warning against defense cuts and domestic economic decline as Cold War rhetoric continues.
Letter to editor condemns AP remark calling Midori Ito triple klutz in a February 20 figure skating piece. The writer urges support for athletes and respect for Olympians, noting letters must be signed with address and phone for verification.
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