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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1990
Page
4
Federal Highway Trust Fund holds a surplus expected to exceed 17 billion by fall yet officials resist using it for road and bridge repairs. The fund, funded by a 9.1 cent per gallon gas tax raised in 1983, collects about 16 billion annually with 14 billion in outlays, creating a growing surplus that could be used for maintenance rather than offsetting the budget.
The piece critiques Governor William Donald Schaefer’s push to raise taxes during Maryland’s coming session. It notes tax plans on snack foods and mail order sales, legislative resistance in an election year, and calls for budget discipline and a balanced approach amid surpluses and calls for reform.
Washington coverage shows Eastern Airlines head Frank Lorenzo facing bipartisan criticism as he channels campaign money to lawmakers while restructuring the carrier into bankruptcy. Critics accuse him of asset stripping for Continental and pressuring unions, with New Jersey politician Alan Karcher returning a Tiffany paperweight for moral reasons.
In a rapid post-Christmas sweep, Frederick sanitation crews hauled away more than 200 Christmas trees while city trees at the square and fountain were removed under City Lineman Harmon Staley’s guidance. Officials also noted low water from Fishing Creek reservoir threatening summer canning supply. Continued cold supported winter skaters as Dr. Baker Park memorial fund aims for 15000. Twenty years ago Fredericktown Bank alert system incident amused staff amid holiday bustle.
Marjorie Morel writes Mount Airy has given positive attention to Mayor Linda Boyer for her diligent service. She notes the mayor’s focus on careful development and community effort, contrasting it with external pressures and calling Mount Airy a great place to live.
Mount Airy residents urge stronger ethics from officials amid distrust over speed bump removals, budget practices, Marilyn Snell's resignation, computer contract conflicts, and a mayoral slander suit. They cite FOI policies and demand broader transparent governance reforms.
A letter from Jon F. Carow argues for adopting federal style Standards of Conduct to ensure ethical governance and transparency in Mount Airy. He cites administrative processes for misconduct reviews, financial conflict rules, and the need for public trust and legitimate action, urging adoption to move the town forward.
Barbara Charnes of Coloradans for Clean Air applauds General Motors for endorsing oxygenated fuels in 1990 car manuals. The Denver group urges national adoption of ethanol and MTBE blends to lower carbon monoxide and ozone. Reynolds of Downstream Alternatives backs the fuel shift as a cleaner-air solution nationwide.
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