Frederick County Officials Consider Pay Raises Sparks Backlash
Commissioners floated pay raises for elected officials drawing swift criticism from residents and health workers facing layoffs, teachers unhappy over an unfulfilled contract, and unfilled positions. Delegation urged to reject the idea, suggesting resubmission next year.
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Final Sunday: Bush and Perot in tight 1994 race
Roy Meachum assesses the 1994 presidential contest as Republicans fear a return to Democratic control. He notes Bush’s need for a miracle, Perot’s volatile influence, and economic pains shaping voter anger ahead of next Tuesday’s decisive outcome.
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Toxic campaign claims in 6th district ad sparks local backlash
Voter letter accuses Tom Hattery of fear tactics in a Halloween style ad claiming toxic water on a family farm. Respondent Ellen Bartlett defends water safety, cites nitrate and coliform levels managed by new wells, and criticizes Hattery and environmental allies for exaggeration and political attacks.
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American manufacturing loses two giants in bankruptcy and relocation
Schwinn Bicycle Co of Chicago files for Chapter 11 on October 8, signaling the decline of a century old industry leader. Smith-Corona of Cortland, New York, shifts production to Mexico, cutting 875 jobs as predatory Japanese practices press American manufacturers to relocate abroad. This collapse mirrors a broader downturn as U.S. industry sheds strength and jobs. Former Democratic presidential candidate Paul.
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Tsongas warns manufacturing decline halts U.S. progress
Tsongas calls the shrinking manufacturing base America's collective Kryptonite as jobs shift to government and overall per capita income falls. The piece examines Schwinn and Smith Corona bankruptcies, citing debt, market shifts, and anti dumping battles shaping policy needs for the next president. The column, by Jack Anderson and Michael Einstein, notes October’s economic downturn and urges smarter management at home and tougher trade talks abroad.
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Post Center Faces Staff Cuts and Mascot Shot
Northwest Frederick observation post reduced from 34 to four watchers, all from the Calvin Wachter family near Charlesville. ARP director Col. Barrett says relocation being considered to obtain more watchers. Treve, the Frederick post office mascot, was shot during ambush while returning from lunch. veterinarians say surviving is possible if no complications arise. John C. Engle, the northwest section mail carrier, had Treve as a faithful follower for four years. pellets are lodged in the dog's legs and body.
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Spector strike ends as nurses pause to pursue talks
Twenty years ago the Spector strike at Frederick Memorial Hospital ended when the nurses grievance committee withdrew their action to allow time for negotiations with hospital administrator Wallace M. Dow and the hospital board. Byron and Rep. Goodloe warned Congress about a growing import crisis and a $5 billion trade deficit projected for 1972. The Most Rev. James E. Walsh, released from a Chinese prison in 1970, was honored by Mount St. Mary's alumni with the John Dubois Medal, awarded in 1962 in absentia.
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Letters on Clinton Bush clash and economic policy debate
A reader letter disputes Bush's campaign stance, attacks his Iran Contra honesty, praises Clinton's Vietnam stance and charity, and argues for a free market versus socialist government intervention. It urges voters to weigh capitalism against government planning and supports Clinton and Allen Davis for change.
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George Bush vs Clinton in tax stance and trust
In this election year analysis Andrea Pope argues Bush would be best president. He claims Bush would not raise taxes for the rich and could use line-item veto to curb waste. Clinton allegedly would raise taxes for the rich and seeks to please all groups.
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Protect Medicaid for nursing home patients
A resident urges preserving Medicaid funding for nursing home patients amid proposed budget cuts. The speaker argues cuts threaten essential elderly care while stadium funding remains protected, calling on officials to reassess tax priorities and protect vulnerable citizens.
Daylight Saving Time Proposal Sparks Clock Debate
Roy W Gamer of Frederick proposes setting clocks forward one half hour in spring and then staying on that time year round to reduce business disruption and confusion. He cites states without DST and widespread stress as reasons for the compromise. George 4C Luhrs Monrovia.
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