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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1996
Page
6
Residents, public works crews, police and fire units joined neighbors to push a car from an embankment and assist amid the record storm. Stories recount babies born, medical deliveries, rescues, and a barn collapse with cows harmed. The mood is hopeful as the community aided each other and found resilience despite setbacks.
Kathryn Ruud from Middletown critiques Rep Roscoe Bartlett for promoting a balanced budget while backing policies that raise future health and safety costs. She cites EPA riders, CFC rollbacks, and gun policy stances, arguing against claims of cost cutting while risking higher long term expenses and risks for children.
Time magazine names Newt Gingrich Man of the Year for 1995, despite polls placing his popularity around 25 percent. The cover portrait and its purple glow spark debate about the Speaker and his role in the Republican rise in Washington.
The piece praises a nameless 1995 Forgotten Man who avoided common vices and public stunts. He kept his raincoat, celebrated anniversaries, resisted temptations to tax cuts or flashy gadgets, ignored sensational trials, and preferred quiet, uncontroversial conduct over grand gestures.
Yesterday Harold A Osborne 10 son of Mr and Mrs David Osborne of Ijamsville showed signs of improvement at Frederick City Hospital from an infection caused by a black widow spider bite The spider bit him on the foot and was found in his shoe A special closed session of the Board of Aldermen City Engineer City Attorney and Water Works Superintendent summoned by Mayor Hugh V Gittinger fueled rumors of resignations at the Water Department Hood College President Henry Irvin Stahr announced Lieut Paul B Beckhelm US Navy would resume his music department duties at the start of the second semester
Frederick city officials decide to amend the charter to limit referendum to legislative acts. Mayor Ronald N. Young says the current Sec 74-A is flawed and allows almost any action to be challenged by referendum. John N. Bowers notes Francis Scott Key Mall construction is expected to resume soon.
A reader urges visible warnings at the County Courthouse security scanners for pacemaker wearers. The author recounts a post scanner malfunction requiring pacemaker replacement and argues prompt signage could prevent harm to others.
The piece argues Congress fulfilled its duties by passing a House budget that the Senate approved and sent to the President, who vetoed it. It asserts Republicans fault the President for veto power and calls for the President to submit an alternative budget proposal with concrete objections as required by the Constitution.
Letter writer spars with President Clinton about budget timelines and debt costs while urging Congress to insist on a balanced budget. The piece shifts to announce formation of an agriculture education equality committee tied to Damascus schools, a 70‑member farmer group from 30 years ago, soil testing, and plans to back the Damascus Farmers Market under local economic development.
Upper Montgomery County residents revive a rural town ethos centered on the Damascus Community Chamber of Commerce. Once a bedroom community with limited business focus, Damascus now leverages community drive to bolster roads, schools, water, and services. The chamber, pioneering in naming itself a community entity, links local prosperity to shared civic wellbeing.
Senator Bob Dole calls to end the shutdown as Republican Senate supports reopening while House Republicans and Newt Gingrich faction refuse. The stalemate threatens pay, benefits, and services including Meals on Wheels, with critics saying enough is enough.
The Frederick News-Post invites letters from readers and requires name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume not all letters are published and some are edited for space and taste.
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