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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1991
Page
5
A group of 30 lawyers handled 100 civil cases during two days of mediation to spur settlements and reduce court filings. John Clapp, Frederick County Bar Association Settlement Week chair, notes volunteers studied files and volunteered time to help ease the docket.
Robert C. Reid discusses NIMBY as a modern force in local planning. He explores how neighborhood opposition delays or blocks projects from jails to shopping centers, the rise of SLAPP suits, and how developers counter activism while urging legislative fixes.
A personal note explains that last Thursday's column reported cancer returning and that, on the eve of hospital admission, surgeons canceled the planned operation to pursue alternate approaches. The writer confirms they are back for now and thanks readers, apologizing for previous confusion.
Washington hearings focus on the Mexican Free Trade Agreement with warnings that American firms risk paying bribes or quitting when disputes arise. Arriba co owner David Black recounts a five year fight with Pemex over a $2.5 million oil deal that Pemex did not honor, leading to a $92 million Texas court judgment and a racketeering suit. Pemex seeks Mexican federal jurisdiction through attorney general Enrique Alvarez del Castillo, who called parts of the suit illegal. In January Texas courts dismissed ongoing actions.
Jack Anderson reports Pemex has two judgments totaling over 300 million dollars owed to Arriba, with no payment yet and an appeal filed. Private talks in Mexico showed offers to settle for about a third, plus a disputed kickback fee. Arriba refused. Pemex disputes extortion claims and cites union issues.
Fifty years ago Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt made a ten minute stop in Cumberland during her motor trip to Arthurdale West Virginia where she planned to address high school graduates She urged backing Katharine Byron for the Sixth District seat noting demand for qualified women in Congress and the need for decisive support in the election Rival party leaders in Frederick doubted turnout would exceed about thirty percent of the county's eligible voters In the Sixth District overall expectations were for under one third turnout Maryland Governor O Connor spoke briefly from Francis Scott Key Hotel as a thunderstorm drenched the area bringing down tree tops and damaging a utility line The Maryland Board of Public Works approved a 220000 transfer to the National Guard for campus peacekeeping at the University of Maryland Hood College faculty adopted changes expanding student freedom and flexible planning while retaining English and physical education as core requirements
Residents criticize Frederick County commissioners for approving a rubble fill on a main Libertytown road near Walkersville watershed and a school zone. They warn of road widening, bridge repairs, road upkeep, wells testing, and tax revenue loss while noting a nearby fatal bus stop incident and strong local voter influence.
A reader from Libertytown condemns a mother described as a monster for killing her 24 year old son. The letter imagines abuse, belt marks, starvation, and burning, urging harsh punishment. The writer notes foster parents in the family background and expresses outrage at child harm.
A Thurmont reader voices sorrow for abused children, urges stricter Social Services oversight, and asks the public to report abuse to save vulnerable babies. She condemns beating, stresses infants deserve safety and care, and signs as Angie Downs.
In Frederick County, Dr Clifford E Snyder Jr argues for a categorical review of the education budget to justify any teacher pay raise. He urges taxpayers to accept higher taxes only if spending is proven effective, noting education dominates county spending and accountability rests with elected commissioners.
A letter to the editor argues that two Frederick surgeons named in a malpractice suit deserve equal front page coverage. The writer testifies to Dr Solano’s skill and diagnostician ability, urging fair treatment and inviting submissions for Opinions Commentary.
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