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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1994
Page
6
Analyzes how property tax rates tend to rise around election years in Maryland and discusses Frederick County. Notes that voters fear tax increases while politicians often delay or avoid them near elections. Cites patterns from 1990 to 1994 and urges scrutiny of elected officials.
Frank Crowson urges voters to scrutinize candidates beyond TV ads and PAC money. He warns about big donors versus grassroots funders, stresses prior experience, and calls for active voter involvement to hold elected officials accountable.
Barry, a former mayor and ex convict, clinches the Democratic primary in Washington and appears set for a mayoral return. Analysts cite racial and class tensions and Barry’s redemption after a 1990 crack cocaine sting and brief imprisonment as factors fueling his victory and ongoing controversy.
Leonard Larsen seeks mayor after election to the Washington City Council. The piece analyzes his claimed abstinent, religious persona and African attire amid a history of racially charged politics. It argues payoff politics, jobs, contracts, and city influence recur in big city mayoral races, citing Barry as a precedent and critiquing reform-era tensions with Mayor Sharon Pratt Kelly.
Francis Brooks of Libertytown was riding toward Ceresville on Md 26 when a Royal Transportation truck struck the horse. Brooks suffered minor injuries. Conner of Cumberland faced reckless driving charges. Thousands of blackbirds roosted in Frederick City trees amid bird protection cautions. Middletown High won the county FFA dairy cattle judging contest with Elmer J. Thompson as judge and top scorers from Middletown. Governor Mandel touted county-level corruption focus and re-election prospects. Louise Gore criticized his administration as politics as usual.
George Moehrle congratulates Maryland Delegate Tom Hattery on a strong primary victory and praises his 12 years of service. He notes retirements of Del James McClellan and Sen Charles Smelser and stresses keeping tax dollars in Frederick County.
Charles L. Benton of the Maryland Department of Budget and Fiscal Planning lobbies for curtailments in local government spending, warning about budget pinch effects across departments and agencies.
The Aug 23 editorial cartoon overstated lottery as wasteful while data show lottery revenue is a major General Fund component funding local aid across Maryland. FY 1994 lottery receipts reached 353 million, 5.3 percent of the 6.6 billion General Fund, supporting education libraries health and public safety with Frederick County set to receive a record 94 million in FY 1995.
Eugene R. Ganssle argues that repeated government actions and public persuasion cannot fix the US Japan trade imbalance alone. He contends voters must prioritize the issue, with a sustained nationwide message from the President and Congress, to influence daily purchasing decisions and protect U S industries. From Mount Airy.
Quentin Clingerman of Monrovia argues in a letter that Tom Faulk's views on homosexuality reveal tunnel vision and a fear of disagreement. He defends pluralism, criticizes labeling of dissenters as enemies, and calls for acceptance and meaningful dialogue among differing beliefs.
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