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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1990
Page
4
The Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision bans political party affiliation in most public sector hiring and promotions, upholding free speech and association. The ruling traces patronage to Tweed era Tammany Hall and notes the Civil Service Act of 1883 as a merit based alternative, while acknowledging bureaucratic inertia.
Roy Meachum surveys Frederick County politics as nominations close at Winchester Hall. Voters express growth concerns and support for growth tools, while a charter home rule and an elected school board divide opinions. Incumbents face questions over landfills and teacher contracts as campaigns loom into Labor Day and beyond.
Corruption allegations stain the Endara era as critics and press face retaliation. La Prensa editor Roberto Eisenmann battles attempts to purge or silence him while prosecutors and police corruption claims surface. Spadafora case and U S document access add to a tangled struggle over justice. In Washington, 1988 candidates loom as Bush faces possible rout in 1992.
Fifty years earlier Professor Amon Burgee, 75, principal of Boys' High School, was honored by graduates at the 45th annual Alumni Association reunion at Vindobona Braddock Heights. William Storm presented a gift of 865 dollars.
At the Maryland Court of Appeals in Annapolis on June 5, the Schroder family faced remarks by Frederick County Attorney John Mathias accusing them of guerrilla warfare. The Schrodels deny the claim, warning their civil rights and farm lands are at stake amid ongoing litigation and possible loss of home and fortune.
An April 9, 1990 Frederick County Fire Rescue Association executive committee backed by the public safety director seeks to close an active fire station in Graceham. The criticism notes neglect of in-field supervision, calls for county commissioners to revise job duties, and argues that threats to funding undermine taxpayer safety and volunteer service.
Quentin Clingerman of Monrovia argues against closing a station in northern Frederick County and urges repairs to save tax dollars. He calls for Right To Life and Prayer amendments to protect unborn life and religious freedom, criticizing court decisions and urging constitutional clarity.
SOHN W. CLEM argues that using alcohol to fund events undermines youth welfare. He cites a Frederick News-Post June 16 report showing Say No To Drugs activities near Sagner Drive and proposed beer gardens on the 4th, warning that DARE programs and enforcement costs rise while youth are exposed to alcohol.
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