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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1996
Page
4
Frank Crowson of Mr Aury argues the minimum wage fuels inflation, raises prices, and devalues the dollar. He recalls a 16 year old starting wage and warns that higher wages trigger broader wage hikes and higher living costs, harming savers and bondholders.
A disclosed 1997 report details the National Reconnaissance Office hidden 4 billion dollar slush fund used for secret spy satellite programs. It notes the lack of public oversight and comparisons to FBI and State Department budgets, urging clearer labeling of such secret expenditures.
Maryland political scene centers on Stephen Crawford’s bid against Roscoe Bartlett in the 6th district. The piece notes Crawford’s quiet, stealthy approach, Bartlett’s aggressive campaigning, and local reactions. It discusses GOP and Dem strategies, donations, gun politics, and possible future ambitions. The column cites campaign manager Alec Hirochet and fundraiser notes, with details on numbers and contacts.
Judge Edward S. Delaplaine provides the address on I Am American Day as the Maryland Court of Appeals. The two day fifth annual convention of the Maryland District of Columbia Association of Bnai Brith Lodges concluded at Vindobona Hotel Braddock Heights with Manuel M. Weinberg as toastmaster. Joey Bond, son of James W. Jefferies, arrived the hospital in 1944, recovered at age three, celebrated his fifth birthday at Frederick City Hospital. Three soldiers from Fort Belvoir turned over dynamite to a city officer near West Patrick Street and Jefferson Street. Robert Hilton, president of the Frederick County Homebuilders Association, presented Beverly Byron with a get well card and nurse’s kit for her husband at Watsons Restaurant. A new civil defense truck squad 7 was dedicated to the late George J. Stup at the Middletown Fire Company. Youths from Catoctin High School feeder area sign up again for Rent-A-Kid. Frederick natives Ronald N. Young and Edward P. Thomas win trips as national delegates to their parties’ National Conventions.
Frederick reader Thomas Geiser notes that Delegate Sue Hecht was singled out for voting against mega million stadium deals on the powerful appropriations committee while others supported them. He recalls the Edie Adams tune Hey Big Spender and comments on the contrast in voting.
A letter-writer accuses Stephen A. Jones and Barry J Kissin of Liberal disinformation aimed at Roscoe Barnett. He ridicules EPA critiques, defends environmental claims, and argues against regulatory reforms, citing dubious statistics and a pro-industry stance.
Andrew Rasbury and Garland P Feaga respond to environmental policy and government size. They defend cigarette risks while mocking EPA critiques, compare land per person to Florida, and praise Congressman Bartlett for supporting military strength over regulation.
Letter writer praises William Moss for attempting to reduce drug activity and urges neighbors to support him. She argues that collaboration between residents and Moss can distinguish offenders from visitors and halt societal decline through collective action. Kathy Mathsen signs the letter.
A reflective critique arguing democracy is eroding as Jefferson warned. The speaker blames all three branches for wasteful spending, liberal judicial rulings, and lobbyist influence undermining representative government, calling for reforms to preserve the republic.
The Frederick News-Post invites letters to the editor to be sent with full contact details for verification. Include name address and phone number. submission does not guarantee publication due to space constraints. Mailing address and contact number provided for submission and inquiries.
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