Frederick City Hall to Display American Flag Poles
Mayor Paul Gordon sought approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Historic District Commission to install two flag poles in front of City Hall. The plan, part of honoring the Persian Gulf war era, sought a prominent American flag display. Eight flags were later placed along the front walkway, though six were stolen, reflecting ongoing public interest in a visible national symbol at Frederick’s historic seat of government.
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Maryland DOT reform urged as highway fund eyed for balance
A critic argues Maryland Transportation Department has grown into a costly monster. He blames the Transportation Trust Fund for absorbing highway money to fund Baltimore transit, airports, and rail, and calls for separating highway, transit, and port needs into independent budgets.
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Traficant Fires Up Congress With Populist Rhetoric
Rep James Traficant of Ohio roasts Congress as corrupt and bloated in a one minute speech barrage. He blasts lawmakers for selling votes and taxes while claiming Americans would revolt if they truly knew how government runs. Critics call him a clown but many constituents see a voice for a neglected heartland.
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Traficant praised by colleagues amid clashes with party leaders
Jack Anderson reports that Jim Traficant is viewed by many as effective and passionate though polarizing. Some colleagues admire his voting zeal and populist style while others label him a demagogue and threaten political backlash. Traficant fights Buy American measures and resists offshoring, risking Democratic party censure. A separate debate links ACT UP to a campaign finance probe against Jesse Helms, amid a broader liberal conservative clash. Mini editorial notes Schwarzkopf rumors about a presidential bid with independent leanings and environmental emphasis.
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Track meet records fall in Frederick County event
Thirteen events at the Frederick County public school track meet saw 31 records broken as 4000 plus contestants competed across Frederick Fairgrounds McCurdy Field and Elm Street School. Thunderstorms cut late events. heat reached 95 degrees and a .63 inch rainfall eased drought.
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Public Letter Critics Education Lobby Influence
Harold Shriver of New Midway argues for balanced county services in a tight fiscal year. He faults three county commissioners for overemphasizing the Department of Education and warns taxpayers about looming tax increases unless residents voice their opinions.
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Charity at home Is anyone listening in Frederick County
A local reader describes moving to Frederick County and offering national level charity. They sought to fund school supplies for homeless children and provide hospital software free to a community hospital but received no response. The piece notes unreturned letters and a lack of contact after opportunities to help were publicized.
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Christmas Turkeys Donated by Local Residents
A resident notes how efforts to donate Christmas turkeys were made possible by community circles and personal initiative. Contributions aimed at helping those less fortunate in their hometown, without seeking recognition, leading to calls from neighboring counties that prompted further aid.
Quayle Media Scrutiny and Voters’ Expectations
A Frederick News-Post column argues that criticism of Vice President Quayle by the media and Democrats may backfire. It likens past VP assessments to Quayle, notes his conservative moorings, and suggests he could perform like other wartime successors, with a quip about his debate response.
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Rooney on prayer prompts biblical defense by McCalla
Margaret McCalla of New Windsor counters Andy Rooney’s claim that God does not take sides in earthly matters. She cites Hezekiah’s prayer in Isaiah 36 37 and the angel of the Lord striking 185 000 in the Assyrian camp. She argues God listens and responds to faithful prayer and sacrificed His Son for humanity. Michael Zimmer of Sykesville.
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