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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1992
Page
6
The Freeman notes friction between Frederick City Hall and the police union over proposed police bargaining. Gordon’s comment implying citizens fear tickets questions police professionalism and reignites debate as aldermen must re-vote and the mayor may veto again.
A Maryland opinion piece argues that state and local governments must share the pain from a 10 percent budget shortfall and reduced state aid. It cites past high school construction funding, pension costs, and education dominance of aid, urging cuts to middle management and careful restructuring to avoid higher local taxes. It emphasizes collective responsibility across Marylanders.
The article recounts Jon Grunseth’s failed 1990 Minnesota governor bid amid last minute sexual misconduct accusations. It notes political climate, calls out last minute incriminations as a weapon, and cites Leon Oistad and David Hoium asserting engineered downfall and the era’s “bimbo” allegations.
Tom Tiede analyzes theGrunseth controversy of the late 1980s, detailing pool party allegations involving minors, a subsequent affair claim, and a lie detector result. He argues the media and political opponents exploited the background, hastening his campaign defeat and raising questions about free press versus responsible journalism.
Frederick City police arrested two 14 year olds who escaped from the National Training School in Washington. Investigators Bartgis and Sgt. Reno Six caught them as they tried to hitch a ride west on West Patrick Street.
Frederick County elementary principals and vice principals voiced strong support for a proposal by State Senators Charles Smelser and Edward P. Thomas to permit spanking of students. Also reported, Frederick Equipment Co. was acquired in a stock sale with new incorporators from Frederick and Auburn. A county drug task force was proposed by Sen. Thomas, and nine residents were appointed to a three year term on the Frederick County Commission on Aging.
Margie Wilkins of Frederick objects to smoking in county and public buildings including malls. She cites Maryland law banning smoking in retail stores and questions Frederick County officials’ Jan 7 meeting. She urges smoke free public spaces to protect health.
A reader replies to Marcum Nance III and Daniel Weiss arguing Congresswoman Beverly Byron should lead by example. The letter asserts Byron represents the Sixth District in the House, notes recent events undermine her leadership, and stresses constituent service is largely performed by staff during an economic recession.
Letters accuse Mrs Byron of a 30 percent pay raise in 1989 and urge voters to require repayment. They argue Congress controls money creation and warn of a debt money system, urging civic involvement and scrutiny of local officials. A separate note defends Taxpayers for the Common Good and pleads for citizen input and collaboration among county commissioners.
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