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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1997
Page
4
The Frederick News reports a Monday edition dated January 20, 1997. Brief items cover local happenings with concise notes on events, meetings, and community updates relevant to Frederick Maryland residents. No single story dominates this page.
Maryland's two black congressmen and Chief Judge Robert Bell say Dr. King’s colorblind dream moves slowly as racism persists. Bell, 53, the state’s top jurist, credits civil rights efforts for future opportunity while noting ongoing underclass struggles. Rep. Wynn and Rep. Cummings echo King’s relevance amid district challenges, affirmative action debates, and minority access.
ANNAPOLIS AP The 1997 legislative plan to boost Baltimore schools by 254 million over five years with a 25 million boost next year faces fierce division. Rural lawmakers resent city aid while city leaders argue the metropolis bears the state’s poverty burden. Racial tensions and court-imposed settlement concerns color debates as lawmakers weigh tax cuts and budget limits. Senator Barbara Hoffman sparked further controversy by calling Montgomery County opposition "racist" in remarks about city–county tensions.
In Baltimore on Poe's birthday a tall black clad man placed cognac and three roses at the deceased poet's monument, then kissed the relief carving before departing. The 1949 ritual continues to fascinate Poe aficionados who keep the visitor's identity a guarded secret.
Anthony Cohen, a historian with mixed ancestry, becomes the first Black member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans during a Lee and Jackson Day ceremony in Baltimore. The event featured the group raising the Confederate flag and singing Dixie as Maryland revoke plates tied to the symbol. Cohen says he honors family and American history, while critics say the flag honors racism. Officials condemn the symbol amid controversy.
Arthur Roy and Lucie Unger Mason celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on November 24 at Citizens Nursing Home in Frederick attended by family. He, 92, visits her at the home twice weekly. they married in Martinsburg in 1926. He retired as VP of Union Beauty and Barber Supply, active in several lodges and orders. She will be 89 in February and has been a longtime Eastern Star member.
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