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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1991
Page
6
In Maryland the 40 hour work week extended to all state employees July 10 amid quarrels over 48 extra minutes daily. Readers defend workers' dedication while critics cite finances and fairness. Letters acknowledge mixed views, noting some employees deserve firing in private sectors, yet many continue to serve neighbors faithfully.
Frederick Mayor Paul Gordon faces ongoing police concerns amid a reform push. The report details morale strain, officer retention, and shifts in drug enforcement from 1988’s crack down to 1989 political influences, including alleged pressures from Major Richard Ashton and police union activity ahead of Gordon’s election.
The new NRC chairman Ivan Selin has outfitted his high rise office with about twenty thousand dollars in renovations. Highlights include a private bathroom with a refrigerator, soundproof walls, oak shelves, a new desk chair, a TV, a radio, and several clocks.
Fifty years ago on July 29 1941 Frederick officials boosted hopes for a $200000 public works grant to build an 18 inch water main to Fishing Creek reservoir after Gov Herbert R O Conor spoke at a defense meeting in Annapolis. Nearby a near fatal trip to Annapolis saw Mayor Lloyd C Culler G Max well Armor and William M Storm escape a crash when a truck veered into their lane. Other notes include Camp Ritchie leadership changes Captain Walter G Weickel taking acting command and 272 soldiers enjoying Fort Meade Aberdeen Proving Grounds and Edgewood Arsenal recreation. Health officer Dr Charles G Spicknaill warned population growth as root of social housing issues and promoted free contraceptives and confidential abortion help. Frederick County Bar Association agreed to provide free legal aid to indigent defendants. Rev Bernie Zerkel of the HRC described the group as a catalyst after an open forum spurred complaints from blacks and a reexamination of the council’s goals.
A lengthy discussion argues that extremists on both pro life and pro choice sides hijack the abortion debate. It notes moral and religious conflicts, questions about personhood, and the tension between liberty and public welfare within a secular republic.
Frederick readers debate whether legal abortion is morally justified in cases of rape illness incest or incompetence and whether society should allow restrictions. Contributors discuss majority rule minority rights and the need for a balanced stance. Letters to the editor invite signed submissions with contact details.
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