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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1992
Page
6
In a sharp taxpayer critique, the writer claims Frederick County misused an 8 cent tax rate increase last year, raising $2.4 million extra. With a $1.7 million surplus this year, the piece argues funds were not returned to taxpayers but used for employee pay raises, criticizing projections and budget actions by the commissioners.
The Frederick County board and sheriff warn that firearms in schools threaten students as gun violence climbs among teens. New penalties begin September with extended suspensions and possible expulsions for possession. Officials cite JAMA studies and C Everett Koop urging stricter controls while criticizing the NRA.
Caspar Weinberger removed more than 13 000 documents from the Pentagon and stored them at the Library of Congress. He later drafted memoirs drawing on these materials and received a large advance. Critics question whether officials or the public own government records created at government expense. The issue under study by the Center for Public Integrity is set to be released June 17.
The Center for Public Integrity criticizes the withholding of government papers by presidents and agencies, noting Khalids of secrecy and a vast archive. It highlights closed files at LBJ and Ford libraries, the prepublication reviews, and widespread classification reaching near one billion pages.
Police raided the Hour Glass nightclub on West Patrick Street confining 250 to 300 patrons and detaining about half for names while a fire alarm brought traffic to a halt. The proprietor was summoned to Police Court for maintaining a disorderly place. Americans planned a wartime scrap drive for aluminum and rubber to influence gas rationing.
Forty car men at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad yard in Brunswick were furloughed again due to weak demand for equipment. Earlier layoffs in October 1971 affected over 200 workers, with about nine called back in April. The move reflects ongoing general business conditions and reduced need for railroad cars.
In a June 4 editorial disputes over Monocacy's significance. The author argues the battle delayed Jubal Early on July 9, 1864 helping defend Washington and potentially saving the Union. Lincoln and Grant are cited, with historian Glenn Worthington quoted on the battle’s impact.
A concerned Frederick reader urges responsible journalism and civic action amid political tension. The letter criticizes coverage of Larry Way’s removal as campaign coordinator, questions press narratives, and calls for voter registration to influence the year’s election.
Letter from SUSAN G CODDINGTON opposes a third recess at Walkersville Elementary School. She argues learning time should not be reduced for another break and questions the process aimed at a single parent driven change. She notes children already have 50 minutes lunch and recess plus 15 to 20 minutes other breaks.
A Frederick resident critiques the city for late notice of May 30 parade street closures. She recounts being unable to exit or access her Market Street home for 10 hours after no parking notices and lacks city provisions for residents. She urges mailed or posted notices and resident stickers.
I respond to Roy Meachum’s column Man of Destiny arguing that those who support Perot are not sheep or Nazis. I see no Hitlerian traits in Perot and believe he would work to fix the nation with his own funds, unlike both Bush and Clinton, and note the media’s scant mention of campaign security efforts.
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters with address and phone for verification, though addresses are not published. Due to high volume, not all letters appear. concise, on subjects in this paper have the best chance. Poetry or religious verse is not used. No publishing charge. Send to Letters to the Editor, 200 Patrick St, Frederick MD 21701 or fax 662-8299.
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