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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1993
Page
4
In Annapolis at the 45 day mark the 90 day session shows little productive legislation. Many bills face hearings or death, with 3,000 filed yearly. Debate over sexism and the Old Boys Network emerges as a notable issue while health insurance reform and crime bills loom unresolved.
Frederick's Independent Hose Company faces scrutiny as investigators probe potential embezzlement from bingo and other fund raising connected to 26 fire and rescue groups. Officials note nonprofits receive taxpayer funding and must shed light on finances amid a pending inquiry and talks on public auditing.
Washington reports a widening bid-rigging case in dairies with 83 criminal cases against 47 dairy firms for conspiring to fix milk bids to schools and institutions. The DOJ notes 34 grand juries in 23 states, convictions of over 30 corporations, and more than 40 million dollars in fines. Farmers face penalties via higher consumer costs while not accused of wrongdoing, as milk prices for farmers rose from 13.03 to 25.10 dollars per 100 pounds during processing and delivery.
South Carolina dairy farmer Tom Trantham charts rising workload and debt after Cooperatives faced multi‑million dollar bid rigging fines. He, like others, sees dairy profits eroded as farmer earnings shrink to 36 cents per consumer dollar while cooperative penalties are passed down. United Feature Syndicate.
Adjutant General Francis Perrott urged support for the Red Cross War Fund drive in Frederick County as part of a national campaign of 125 million dollars while stressing the goal of preserving the physical and mental contentment of fighting forces. Clarence C. Carty seeks to form a statewide sportsmen’s group with Glenn L. Martin to unite sportsmen voices for common interests. A local resident notes a misread Trail Avenue sign changed to Air Avenue near a hospital. Montgomery County Council selects Darnestown for the new wastewater treatment plant to avoid long transmission lines and air pollution at Dickerson. State Senators Edward Thomas and Charles Smelser propose a reservoir on Gillis Falls tributary to serve Mount Airy’s future growth.
Parents urged to halt student alcohol and drug use. Messages emphasize parent role as role models, setting rules, building family and school bonds. March 7 to 13 designated for awareness with guidance from Diane McGee, chairperson of Thurmont Middle School PTA.
The article notes a disputed bias free agreement in Frederick City's police department amid broader critique of discrimination. It references Mayor Paul Gordon's reputation, a federal judge ruling DC minority set aside programs discriminatory, and concerns over contracts favoring minorities in Washington DC.
Readers discuss enforcement of civil rights laws and intergroup communication. Remarks praise diversity and condemn bigotry, urging fair action beyond politics. A reader notes a $75 state permit for a gun amid fixed income concerns while another emphasizes community safety.
Betty Ztebell laments Frederick County Commission’s 4 to 1 ruling to rezone Utica Road for 80 homes tied to a sewage plant. She warns against compromising Utica Covered Bridge and Fishing Creek, arguing growth hurts scenic byways and overburdens roads with 90 new daily trips. She questions if officials serve residents or builders.
A retiree with a South Dakota concealed carry permit asks why states differ on weapons. He notes past carrying experiences in California Arizona Alaska and Maryland and urges Congress to enact a uniform nationwide rule to avoid legal conflicts while traveling. He plans to inquire further but will comply with police if stopped.
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