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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1993
Page
4
The Frederick municipal race grows as potential candidates emerge for mayor and five alderman seats. The piece urges voters to focus on candidates’ records and plans, not horse race chatter, noting Mayor Paul Gordon’s example and encouraging public involvement.
Maryland and Virginia gun politics sharpen as Maryland debates a ban on rapid firing pistols and Virginia proposes a one a month handgun purchase limit. The piece cites Sheriff Gallagher and Gov Wilder, notes NRA influence, and recounts gun crimes and a local incident to argue for or against tighter controls. It contrasts state positions with police opposition and emphasizes the broader impact on crime and public safety.
Washington reports recount events not happening at the 52nd inauguration. Clinton was not late, taking the oath at 11 59 a m, minutes before noon, with Marilyn Horne finishing a vocal medley to allow it. His speech also ran surprisingly short at fourteen minutes.
The piece contrasts Charles McDowell's enthusiastic speech with a sober inaugural theme about prosperity and inequality. It notes Clinton's long parade disrupted by radio ties to state and defense officials, longer history comparisons with Kennedy and Eisenhower, and a diverse crowd marked by lively pageantry including cartoon characters and unusual parade acts.
Agricultural leaders from six South American countries visited Frederick to tour county farms arranged by County Agent Henry R. Shoemaker and local AAA officials Roland Kling and Daniel Thomas, with escorts from Frederick County AAA Committee. War Price and Rationing issued guidance on ration directives including fire and fuel oil, and two motorists cited for pleasure driving failed to appear before the local hearing panel. Officials planned immediate action on those cases.
County planner Alan Musselman, consultant to the Woodsboro Planning and Zoning Commission, took two days off from Winchester Hall to visit the Woodsboro town office. Citizens were invited to question him about the comprehensive plan and other planning and zoning matters. Carmack Inc. landmark Frederick supermarket sold to Jay's Markets Inc. of York. The store will be renamed Carmack Jay's with Carmack remaining as consultant and board member.
A reader from Middletown questions the proposed traffic signal at the top of Braddock Mountain on Alternate U.S. 40. The letter questions the need for a light, cites potential winter accidents, and asks for accident statistics and broader traffic considerations. Brenda Eyler signs the letter.
The letter argues the Victor Cullen Academy is not a charitable alternative but a profit driven program for youth, run by for profit Youth Services International. It contrasts Cullen with non profit centers Glen Mills Prep Bowling Brook Prep and NCIA, noting higher costs and missing federal reimbursements.
The letter argues for room for YSI only to justify a $1.5 million cost increase to refurbish the facility. It contends the upgrades will not benefit Northern Frederick County or troubled youths and criticizes reliance on for profit vendors as a solution, warning juvenile corrections are in trouble.
Letter to The Frederick News cites lack of parking for residents on Carroll Parkway amid street expansions creating two hour limits for non residents. Property taxes around the street rise about 1 percent annually, with owners paying roughly 2927.07 in 1922. Writers insist vehicles should occasionally access front-of-home spaces, while noting government workers may pay for parking.
Reports suggest Frederick County school officials debate expulsion after a student allegedly pulled a shotgun on the trunk of his car. The incident prompts comments about fairness and discipline amid reader skepticism.
Amy Stull of Walkersville argues against adopting the metric system in the United States. She notes costs to change street signs and the difficulty for people familiar with feet gallons and pounds. She prefers the current standard system and questions the need to switch.
A reader request appears for sending letters to the Frederick News-Post in Frederick Maryland. The message provides postal address Patrick Street location and a P O Box, plus a telephone dialing code 62 8253 for submitting letters to the editor.
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