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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1992
Page
6
Frederick mayor and City Hall struggle to replace Bal Menon, fired after an FBI records review. Fred Eisenhart covers Menon duties as applicants remain few due to low salary and residency rules. City residents demand a well run government and question the permits section turmoil.
Andy Rooney jokes that the richest candidate may hide personal details to avoid scrutiny. He mocks traditional biographical depth, notes Perot’s sparse Who’s Who entry, and recounts calling a Perot relative to test the rumor mill, suggesting campaigns may evolve toward secrecy.
Aerosmith donated 10000 dollars to fund a sexually explicit exhibit denied by NEA acting chair Anne-Imelda Radice. Beacon Press returned a 39000 dollar NEA grant and a Seattle arts group rejected 17000 in NEA support amid protests. Commentary distributed by Scripps Howard News Service.
Washington Metro riders to gain an enhanced tax free benefit raising from 250 to 720 dollars annually. The plan aims to deliver up to 132 million dollars yearly in new federal support while sparking a partisan clash over pork barrel spending amid a looming national debt and budget battles.
Leonard Larsen reports on Washington's Metro system seen as Americas Subway amid a Bush Congress deal to funnel 2 billion in federal funds and a tax free rider subsidy rising to 60 dollars monthly for federal employees. The plan, plus market parking charges, could cost taxpayers 132 million and reduce tax intake by 300 million while many may never ride Metro.
Readable fragments from local pages list brief items and notes. The OCR captures brief notices, a sports blurb, a column snippet, and small ads with names and places. Each item hints at events, dates, or updates without full details.
Fifty years ago Postmaster Roy McK Harris reported only 15 of the new five dollar automobile tax stamps sold on day one. Authorities planned 10,000 on hand for the first day, but shopper rush did not materialize. The stamps become mandatory by July 1 with June use stamps continuing at 42 cents. Superintendent Eugene W. Pruitt said Frederick City and county teachers would aid in any rationing or draft registrations during the summer. Schmidt’s Blue Ribbon ad notes a 25 percent truck mileage reduction in alliance with a U S Government conservation request, affecting delivery schedules to groceries.
Children of Frederick organize a petition opposing Snowball stand closures after 90 years in operation. County Commissioner Lawrence A. Dorsey Jr. hints at supporting a county ground project downtown if the city builds a tiered parking lot for about 400 to 500 cars. Brenda A. Kepler, 18, is named 1972 Dairy Princess for Frederick County Area Three at Catoctin High School, escorted by FFA official Billy Keilholtz. retiree Gail Remsburg and other contestants Linda Eyler Susan Weimer and Deborah Moore are noted.
Kristine Stein of Thurmont voices concern about a Murphy Brown episode and its portrayal of morality. She urges higher standards in television, promoting abstinence and chastity to avoid abortion and diseases.
A teacher aide defends Impressions books amid fears of neopagan symbolism and censorship. The writer recalls past McCarthy era hysteria and argues for exposing children to diverse ideas, noting meditation has no link to school practice and could be beneficial.
The writer discusses meditation as a mental practice to reduce stress and improve focus for students and athletes. They question fears about pagan symbols in art and subliminal messages in writing, noting teachers’ workload and the nontextbook nature of the Impressions series as enrichment resources.
A public meeting is set for Thursday June 11 at 7 p.m. at the Libertytown Fire Hall to discuss applications for a privately owned rubble landfill near Libertytown. The facility could bury over three million cubic yards of construction debris in the Linganore Creek and Monocacy River watersheds, raising county health and safety concerns. Residents from Frederick County are urged to attend and learn about potential waste management impacts and privatization concerns.
In 1989 Frederick County enacted a zoning change allowing privately owned rubble landfills. The writer argues the county should revisit that decision to address county solid waste challenges with private facilities. The piece signals concerns about potential impacts and policy direction.
Lawrence A. Dorsey Jr. of Woodsboro reflects on his roles with the United Way of Frederick County from 1975 to 1977, noting the 21-member agencies now serving over 100,000 residents. He praises volunteer efforts and emphasizes prudent budgeting to direct pledges to vital local needs and agencies.
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