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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1989
Page
4
A brief column recalls a municipal vote where eight mayoral ballots were not counted and 290 aldermen ballots were invalidated due to overvotes. The piece argues the risk of overvotes with punchcard systems and praises careful voting to ensure every ballot counts. It stresses the value of accurate ballot casting and warns against repeating past mistakes.
In two days Jane Smith is named Frederick County’s Most Beautiful Person under Maryland Governor Schaefer’s People Pride Program for decades of volunteer service. The community lauds her 43 years of selfless work and many listed contributions across local organizations and neighbors. Congratulations to Jane Smith for this recognition.
Mike Royko argues the Great War on Drugs remains futile with cocaine flows steady and marijuana profits domestic. He cites Colombia’s crackdown, predicts prison buildup, and endorses rethinking legalization per a Science magazine article by Ethan A Nadellmann as a possible path. He notes Shultz urges fresh viewpoints and urges readers to seek the Science piece.
Washington notes say President Bush backs Dan Quayle as running mate in 1992 despite labeled as lightweight. Quayle faced intense political fire after a shaky start, finding himself isolated within a pragmatic White House setup and largely silent at strategy sessions.
Policy making, defense of Quayle's influence contrasts with critics who doubt his impact. Fitzwater cites wage talks and budget work as major tasks while Beckwith defends his effectiveness. Quayle's daily routine includes CIA briefings, Oval Office briefings, and frequent White House access, though his exact sway remains unclear amid private discussions.
Fifty years ago a brief fire scare centered in the Weil Bros storeroom basement on Market Street. Smoke from a short circuit caused a temporary alarm. no fire damage was reported. Irving Wei said the incident was quickly over with no damage.
Frederick County leaders Wallace Hutton and Earl Bragdon debated against Vietnam protests at Frederick Community College. Opponents Roger Shaw and Barry Prongas argued the opposing view. The 12th annual Frederick Shopping Center Merchants Association banquet honored Harold Neufeld with the Gold Hand of Friendship award.
Luther Jett of the Maryland Libertarian Party attacks Frederick County’s plan to seize the Schroder farm for a landfill. He argues eminent domain violates property rights, urges selection of alternative sites, and promotes private recycling to reduce waste. He cites citizen petitions and calls for keeping the farm intact.
Barbara Darneal of the Mount Airy Citizens Coalition criticizes Mayor Linda Boyer for how the town handled the council vacancy and budget notice. She argues the charter demands proper public notifications and accountability, urging vigilant citizen oversight and assurances that tax dollars are properly accounted for.
Dana Bowie highlighted a Frederick mother of four ages 16 months to 16 years facing housing loss due to lack of aid. The mother, not on welfare, struggles after an absent drug-dependent husband, while working and seeking help from agencies. Linda Bisaccia notes Women's Center Council will accept donations and offers of aid for the family.
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