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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1992
Page
6
The Frederick editorial defends Mayor Paul Gordon for vetoing a law to solidify police collective bargaining and arbitration. It argues arbitration is final, costly, and not the sole path to fair pay and benefits. The piece stresses support for officers while urging equal treatment for all city employees.
The piece discusses Howard and George Bush campaign dynamics with Patrick Buchanan and David Duke emerging as voices for an America First. It argues GOP factions push rightward while Democrats face an open nominating process, and fears race and xenophobia shape political alignments ahead of the Maryland primary. The author notes economic recession as a key factor and suggests potential for a renewed Democratic unity if conditions improve.
The article notes how Imelda Marcos's Philippines homecoming drew on White House advance staff, sparking unease about lingering U S ties. It details Gordon James and Spencer Geissenger's freelance roles, plus concerns over U S influence as Aquino seeks distance from Marcos.
Fifty years ago on January 6 1942 Frederick County endured the heaviest snow since March 1941 with depths of 3 to 7 inches. Mayor Lloyd C Culler issued air raid and blackout regulations making citizens responsible for compliance under penalties up to 100 dollars or 90 days in jail. Fairchild Aircraft workers collectively donated a day’s pay toward Army training aircraft while a 15 year old Academy of the Visitation student on leave was last seen with a possible clothing change. The county tire rationing board opened its office as the January quota set at 45 tires for passenger cars and 120 for trucks with strict eligibility.
On January 6 1972 Frederick County students resumed classes after a 10 day break as retailers faced mass confusion over new federal price posting rules. The General Store in Olney becomes a new efficient U S post office. A three member arbitration panel met to begin negotiations on the 1972 73 teachers contract. Local health officials urged county officials to help remove over 40 illegal roadside dumps.
A letter from a Maryland citizen accuses Governor Schaefer of self destructive behavior and seeks the formation of an organization to remove him. The author condemns his conduct as intimidating and calls for political accountability, promising to pursue options over months to remove or render him ineffective. Address: 4400 Harney Road Taneytown 21787.
A Frederick reader questions Davidson County Commissioner David Gray after he opposed awarding the county's general banking services contract to First National Bank despite its bid being lowest. The letter accuses Gray of voting to please himself or suppress dissent, urging prudent use of taxpayer funds.
Leo Sperling argues Mustafa Malik misstates sanctions and Iraqi oil exports. He defends U S actions, cites German accountability, and urges Saddam Hussein to abandon mass killing to spare Iraqi and regional civilians. He warns that innocent lives depend on keeping Hussein in check.
Cheryl and Andy Radcliffe respond to a Dec 27 letter about a Monocacy Elementary geology field trip. They confirm the itinerary to Point of Rocks and Sugarloaf, not Thurmont, and note orange arm bands were a precaution in a private no hunting area.
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