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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1998
Page
6
After two Capitol Police officers were killed and a tourist wounded, reflections on security and access surface. Observers urge tighter monitoring of mentally troubled individuals while affirming the Capitol remains a symbol of democracy and continued public access.
Roy Meachum reports that Governor Glendenning maintains a double digit edge in early polls, while Ellen Sauerbrey gains as the GOP consolidates behind Dick Bennett. The piece analyzes fundraising, primary dynamics, and Democratic backlash amid cross party shifts and regional tensions.
The piece criticizes Parris Glendening for perceived deceit as Ellen Sauerbrey campaigns for Maryland governor. It argues a two party system is needed, supports Sauerbrey as honest, and envisions an Ellen-Eileen match-up challenging Glendening's record of deceit.
The piece argues President Clinton missed his strongest legal fight half a year earlier in the Paula Jones deposition. Had he refused to answer questions about other women, the court could not compel him. The author says this decision would have prevented subsequent subpoenas, media drama, and impeachment talk, leaving focus on other policy issues. Scripps Howard News Service
One third of Frederick County roadsides were sprayed against the Japanese beetle with three spraying rigs moving into northern areas. County commissioners plan fire-district improvements at Montevue costing about 35000 dollars. About 225 people registered for the Maryland Baptist Summer Assembly at Hood College, with more expected. Eugene Thomas of Washington named general manager of WOIC in D C. Three Carroll County youths were arrested in a state police probe linked to 13 burglaries in four counties. League of Women Voters set up a voter registration table at Frederick Towne Mall. Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company named best in Frederick County at the Guardian Hose Company parade. Drivers on U S 40 near the U S 15 overpass told to use caution due to a concrete barrier and shifting barricades and equipment.
Alissa Kennedy of Middletown urges drivers in South Fountaindale to obey the 25 mph limit after near misses and a frightening incident while walking with friends. She notes many motorists exceed the limit, reducing reaction time and endangering kids, and calls for action to keep speeds down.
A letter questions Frederick Citys Jobs Pathway project detailing August 1998 fast tracking for CSR plant construction and alleged shifts of costs to J R Limited Partnership and residents. It warns of an August workshop, a September annexation change, a December HUD loan denial, and a potential 5 million bill plus increased truck traffic through neighborhoods and school routes.
Public letters urge taxpayer input on the 1988 annexation deal and funding shares for the Jobs Pathway. Authors call for escrow of TIF funds, careful budget decisions, and proposals from developers to create jobs and raise tax revenue while acknowledging accessibility needs for visitors with mobility challenges.
A Baltimore Sun front page story prompts a letter from a handicapped writer arguing against altering the restored sailing ship Constellation for wheelchair access. The writer favors reasonable ADA improvements for new and public buildings but warns that adding lifts would damage a historic artifact, proposing a video tour as a compromise.
Howard B. Spiegel argues that government intervention via the FTC is to blame for plans to close Giant Food. He contends that such actions reflect flawed markets influenced by government power, not genuine monopoly dangers, and urges a reevaluation of intervention in the retail sector.
For those who missed the television rundown on the CIA and the Frank Olson case due to an error in The Frederick News Post corrected the next day, videos are available from Satellite Video Productions in Walkersville. Helen G. Alexander.
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