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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1991
Page
4
The editorial urges readers to vote on the charter, stressing its long lasting impact on government and encouraging participation despite mixed opinions. It notes the newspaper opposes the charter, invites readers to decide for themselves, and announces results will be posted after polls close via the Sound Source phone line.
A 1991 92 season media event at Capital Centre showcases the Washington Bullets with Susan O Malley leading the positivity. Front and center is Larry Stewart a Coppin State standout trying to make the team while coach Wes Unseld announces cuts and the rookie lineup.
The piece traces the Louisiana black bear story from Theodore Roosevelt’s 1902 mercy to a modern dispute under the Bush administration about listing the species under the Endangered Species Act. It notes dwindling bear numbers, habitat loss, poaching, and industry pressure shaping federal action, with Sierra Club members pressing for protection and Fish and Wildlife debates continuing through 1990–1991.
The piece discusses states using the Endangered Species Act alternative protections, the White House and Commerce concerns, and the six month delay for the Black Bear Conservation Committee to seek options. It questions committee independence and notes ties to timber interests and federal reauthorization scrutiny. It also contrasts Duke’s Louisiana bid with Washington politics and critiques the Anita Hill leak saga.
A 1971 Frederick County pick notes County Attorney Ralph Gastley asking state authorities to rule on the legality of a Metropolitan District and Sanitary Commission policy of closed door decision making. The event also recalls cultural happenings with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and University of Maryland College Park exhibits at Gov. Thomas Johnson High School amid a rainy festival day.
Fifty years ago on November 5 1941 Frederick held its Halloween celebration with a parade through confetti strewn streets. Police estimated the crowd along Market and Patrick streets at 5000. Individual costume winners included Carl Haller of 206 Washington Street and Darrow Phebus of 8 West Patrick Street.
The list names Staley Hahn Catherine Oland Buddy Van Sant Irene Van Fossen Frances Crum Janet Nicodemus Connie Remsberg Frances Darner Margaret Roderick Hazel Harper Erma Stull Catherine Wachter Mary Catherine Poole Bill Hood Richard Greenwood Daniel Poole Buddie Keller M Richard Beachley Harold Roderick Ray Valentine Reno Remsberg Marlon Hoffman John Patton Maurice Abalt attended the Mount Pleasant Grange Hall gathering.
A brief urging readers to inform themselves about charter government by visiting neighboring counties Montgomery Anne Arundel Prince George s and Howard for an informed vote. The note suggests residents should go live in those counties if they approve what they see.
A Frederick County reader urges adoption of a modern home rule charter, arguing the current government is slow and unresponsive. Citing a budget crisis episode and comparing Montgomery County, the writer supports a single county executive and a five member council, praising charter board members and urging voter approval. John W Lyons.
A reader urges Frederick County to vote on charter government while warning efficiency can lead to tyranny. Lawrence Marsh of Marsh MulBirney Inc proposes a Monocacy River bike path between Buckeystown and Frederick, pledging 1000 dollars start up funding and path access, inviting volunteer involvement via Amy Marsh.
Lisa C. Lucke commends Frances Bourne and Chris Black of Walkersville High School for voicing concerns about a $3.6 million local education cut reported by The Frederick Post on October 28. She notes regret at missing the Baker Park demonstration and offers support as a concerned parent.
Patricia Jacobs from Thurmont condemns a crowd of about 50 who watched Reginald Stark beat and kicked unconscious after a theft of a $300 football jacket. She questions societal desensitization to violence shown in media and real life.
In Frederick County, Frank Bush Jr. of Woodsboro argues against Patterson and the FCTA seeking raises for teachers, claiming working stiffs cannot afford higher taxes during a recession and should not subsidize insulated officials.
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