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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1993
Page
5
The legislature and Gov Schaefer face a continuing budget dilemma as the 188 returning members prepare for a 90 day session. The column argues against further tax increases, urges examining government functions for possible privatization, easing costly state mandates, and seriously considering selling state assets to balance the deficit.
Roy Meachum notes two scandals involving Bal Menon and contractor Bill Shook with plea deals and alleged city contract corruption. He analyzes the political fallout, contrasts Bill Shook’s forgiveness with Caspar Weinberger’s Iran Contra pardon, and criticizes ethics standards in Congress amid calls for reform.
The narrator describes a lunch at a trendy eatery with ferns and calorie counts where service is slow and wrong orders abound. Short-staffing, a new cook, and a mischarged bill highlight poor management. The manager, a suited young man, confirms ownership by a large corporation.
Mike Royko critiques management in the service industry, contrasting corporate leaders with practical Greek town restaurant workers. He argues that firms run by educated managers fail to deliver true service, citing Billy Goat's Tavern and Greek immigrant cousins as exemplars of hands on efficiency.
In the 1990s college students face high rents with two bedroom averages around 500 dollars a month. Many move home or seek roommates to afford independence, as costs for rent electric water and phone rise beyond reach.
A Frederick County snapshot shows WPA employment rising from 275 in January 1942 to 345 in February, then plunging to 42 by December 15 1942. War Price and Rationing Board reports 49 000 new War Ration Book No 2 copies for 1943, with unclear local distribution. Hood College outlines wartime and postwar training, including new nursing programs through Hood and Johns Hopkins Hospital School of Nursing.
Twenty years ago Carroll Manor Civic Association members attended Frederick County Commissioners hearings to oppose Formigli Corporation’s bid to rezone a 55 acre Roy Jorgenson farm near Buckeystown for heavy industry. Delegate Delphey planned a study resolution for Mount Airy jurisdictional issues and possible Singanore County. Montevue Home reports illness among residents blamed on holiday visitors, prompting a 10 day visitor halt by County physician Dr. B O Thomas.
Reader laments the Frederick County Health Department’s long delay since 1955 in addressing septic problems on Butterfly Lane and Mount Phillip Road. The latest Dec 14 report notes the emergency declaration, criticizing slow action and urging a timely solution for affected homes near the county city border.
Letter writer Philip S. Zaleskin of Frederick complains that storm drainage fails due to road grading and temporary surfacing, with city and county agencies blaming each other over Butterfly Lane. He notes long standing well contamination history since 1955, yet water tests pass at each home sale, questioning why the issue persists.
Dr Gordon M Matheson of Schnabel Engineering responds to coverage of the Eyler rubble landfill project in Maryland. He disputes KCI Inc and ESE Inc positions on porosity use and travel time to Linganore Creek, noting only one investigator appears in both reports and that estimates vary within typical industry tolerance.
The Frederick News Post invites readers to send letters to the editor. Include your letter, address and phone number for verification. Not all letters publish due to volume. Send to Letters to the Editor The Frederick News Post 200 Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or call 852-8209.
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