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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1992
Page
4
A Frederick County businessman urges commissioners to allow signs for all businesses in public rights of way, arguing fairness, while supporting the existing ordinance favoring real estate and builder signs. He cites tradition of roadside home signs and past promises to police old signs, opposing blanket bans.
A Frederick columnist laments Delegate Thomas Hattery's weak election odds and accuses his Lomond Publishing Co of failing to maintain workers compensation coverage. The piece cites uninsuranced staff days in 1990 and 1991, criticizes campaign financing from outside the district, and accuses Hattery of trading influence for money while denouncing assumptions about liberal labels and NRA ties. The column recalls past Germany junket funding and accuses Hattery of pandering to power brokers during eight years in public life.
The piece surveys November contests for the House and state legislatures, noting House retirements after scandals, reapportionment redraws favoring Republicans, term limit measures, and a likely GOP gain across several states. It argues Democratic losses are probable even amid a Clinton sweep, shaping future power balances.
Fifty years ago a Robert Davis blue Ridge Summit Pa station wagon stolen Sept 24 from a Fairchild lot in Hagerstown was recovered by Maryland State Police Trooper Joseph J. Coady in a Frederick County wilderness near Deerfield fire tower. The car was intact save for a flat tire and its interior untouched, suggesting the thief sought only the ride. Inquiries showed the Office of Civilian Defense unaware of any blackout or air alert activity. Mayor E Paul Magaha and R Carroll Roderick dedicated a decorative fountain in Monocacy Village’s Village Triangle, funded privately at 4100 dollars. Congressman Goodloe Byron presented a U S Capitol flown flag to East Frederick Elementary with students Robin Thomas, Todd Main, Melanie Smith, Lisa Hamilton. Memorial services and a headstone unveiling for outdoorsman James Jug Howard took place at Fairview Cemetery with several clergy and community speakers.
Joe Lawler, a Boonsboro sportsman conservationist, defends Rep Beverly Byron and hunters in a letter reacting to Wayne Pacelle of the Fund for Animals. He argues sportsmen support wildlife funding and conservation, and urges the Fund to “fund animals” rather than attack traditional outdoors groups.
The Mount Airy Mudslinger story accuses Tom Hattery of hypocrisy for condemning negative ads while using aggressive tactics against Beverly Byron and Bartlett. Critics say his campaigns distort opponents’ records and push taxes and government expansion, painting Hattery as selective in his critique.
Letters accuse Congress of burdensome pay hikes amid cost of living concerns praising Beverly Byron and Roscoe Bartlett. Readers from Mount Airy Thurmont and Frederick decry Social Security increases, retiree hardship, and call for harsher crime penalties, executions, and gun rights.
Michael J. Spon Seller of New Market notes a rare positive editorial about Jim Frey, founder of Frail Developers, praising his charitable $950 coconut cake gift and his work building housing in Frederick and Carroll counties plus Highs and 7-Elevens and Post Offices, contrasting prior portrayals.
Comment argues against perceived overpopulation and supports capital punishment for criminals. Claims abortions erase population issues while criminals consume public funds. Proposes offering repentance before execution and questions abortion costs relative to executing offenders.
In Walkersville teens, aged 10 and up, protest the loss of a pool hall and arcade at Long Island Seafood. They argue the town commissioners block amusements, leaving youths bored and driving to other towns, raising safety concerns about drinking and driving. Local resident Ricky Watkins voices frustration.
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