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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1996
Page
6
Community calls for safety measure as Frederick County school board imposes strict penalties for firearms in schools. A Middletown Middle School case with permanent suspension prompts debate over discipline, education options, and long term impact.
Maryland governor Parris Glendening tours the state while distancing himself from supporters. Allegations swirl over Allan Levey’s illicit loan to racing interests and Joseph DeFrancis’s $12,000 over-the-limit contribution to Glendening’s campaign, settled by a guilty plea and probation. Meanwhile, Glendening’s rival Casper Taylor eyes a 1998 primary, spurred by casino hopes in Allegany County.
The piece notes Elizabeth Dole takes charge of Bob Dole's political messaging after a unity luncheon on July 16. It details her influence on his public statements and three themes: more economic opportunity, smaller government, and stronger, safer families, amid GOP tensions.
Seven municipal employees who refused to report to work for nine days agreed to return at the same wage scale while a special Mayor and Town Council meeting considers their pay increase requests. A racial incident marred a Frederick County School Board session while desegregation plans were approved. Peggy Ledstrom of Quest Realty discussed a 21 acre site at U.S. 15 and Hayward Road for a potential 200 bedroom Hilton Hotel with funding from local and foreign sources.
Thomas T. Rozzelle cites Roy Meachum on CDC funding cuts and gun violence while laments on political indifference toward street-level problems. He recalls Henry Gaston Blank’s sayings about truth and lies, applying them to Capitol Hill’s actions and motives.
The letter criticizes the Paula Corbin Jones sexual harassment case against Bill Clinton, noting alleged private advances by the Arkansas governor and damages sought ranging from 400 600 to about 6 million. It argues many harassment suits lack objectivity and payday bias amid a surge of such lawsuits and corporate office controversy.
James P. Randle cites concerns over sexual harassment claims, calls critics opportunists, praises Rep Roscoe Bartlett for backing HR 1594 Pension Protection Act, and warns of regulatory stealth taxes under the administration. He urges protection of retirement funds and accountability in government.
Readers are warned of a hidden tax through the Labor Department oversight of private pension funds under ERISA. The piece claims 42 million workers and retirees are affected as the Clinton era expands economically targeted investments into social programs, risking savings across ages.
Alice Johnson’s message dated July 16 complains the paper failed to illuminate militias and questions Steve Crawford’s constitutional knowledge. The writer, Robert P. Nalewik from Knoxville, notes the original letter was heavily edited by the newspaper, and argues the anxieties would have been eased if not cut.
Readers are invited to send letters to The Frederick News-Post at 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21701 or via telefax 662-8299. Address details guide audience submissions and contact options for public commentary.
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