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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1996
Page
6
The paper sets a Tuesday deadline for letters to the editor on the upcoming election due to a backlog. Short letters have priority and local writers are preferred, with two longer slots of about 600 and 900 words. Not all letters are published and some are shortened to fit space.
In the eve of a possible showdown, Bill Clinton and Bob Dole push media as political leverage. The piece notes Dole’s attacks on The New York Times amid a long run of press scrutiny of Clinton, and discusses past White House strategies toward reporters and editors, including the Carter and Reagan eras, with commentary on journalistic integrity and recent press access at political events.
A commentator contrasts Rep Roscoe Bartlett's declared values with his secret investigations into opponents pasts. The piece notes political hypocrisy, urging integrity despite no illegal actions. It frames the dilemma as compromising beliefs for expediency in the political arena.
Timothy D McCown writes from Jefferson criticizing Dr Stephen Crawford and Dr Bartlett over alleged covert digs into opponents closets. He argues values matter in campaigns and condemns mudslinging as eroding the political process and the district’s integrity.
The Frederick Board of Aldermen authorized a survey to define ultimate limits and costs for expanding Frederick's corporate area. OPA offices for Frederick and Carroll Counties will merge in Patrick Court building. Local flood relief efforts featured Senator Mathias visiting and signing loan applications with SBA official Alfred Gordon. A large turnout attended the Tourism Council of Frederick County election at Cozy Restaurant with Sonia Maher keynote. AAA and Lung Association collaborated on free auto emission tests in Frederick. Golden Carl Salon staff dressed in Halloween costumes for the shift.
The Frederick News-Post reports Ellen Bartlett wife of Rep Roscoe Bartlett responded I was just gossiping to allegations she sent a 1988 Bates College article about tenure denial of Steven Crawford. The column questions motives and party behavior while criticizing gossiping and perceived motives.
Letter disputes headline accuracy over Bartlett endorsement. Howard County Reform Party did back Bartlett, while state party committee did not due to late materials. The writer clarifies communications and cites campaign spokesmen and timing errors.
Patricia Cummings of the Maryland Reform Party defends Roscoe Bartlett while criticizing his record on women’s issues. She cites failing grades from major groups and endorses Steve Crawford as a candidate who better represents mothers and families in the 6th District.
A reader urges scrutiny of Congressman Roscoe Bartlett in the 6th District citing votes against a minimum wage increase, Family and Medical Leave Act, and EITC cuts. The letter emphasizes women beneficiaries, noting 58 percent of minimum wage gains go to women and that many EITC claimants are women.
A Maryland 6th District election piece lauds Rep. Roscoe Bartlett for “less government” governance. It contrasts Bartlett’s beatings of opponents with the upcoming race against Steve Crawford who runs on modernization and investment. The letter, signed by Richard Griffin of Jefferson, argues against broad government duty.
The Frederick News Post invites signed letters exclusive to the paper with readers providing name address and both home and business phone numbers for verification. Due to high volume some letters are abridged. Submissions may be mailed faxed or emailed to the newspaper.
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