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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1992
Page
4
The Frederick County public schools ban prayer at all student attended school events. The piece argues the school board acted within constitutional limits and that following the law matters more than personal beliefs about prayer in schools. It emphasizes national regard for legality and suggests concern over lost traditions.
Wayne C Sharp argues residents misread opposing views on realigning the Appalachian Trail near Md 77. He details that about 6 of 39.8 miles in Maryland stay on private land and that corridor land would join South Mountain State Park to ensure continuity, safety, and long term protection by state and federal law. He notes the relocation aims to minimize property impact and that development pressures threaten the trail’s future.
The text discusses young people’s political engagement and concerns about leaders and agendas. It notes frustration with baby boomer dominance, the Clinton era, and doubts about how younger Americans relate to past conflicts and current issues.
The 1992 presidential contest centers on the economy with Bush promising spending limits and across the board tax cuts while Clinton pledges at least 50 billion dollars of annual spending and higher taxes for high earners. The piece notes voter turnout and options beyond Bush and Clinton and questions tax impact.
Martin Anderson argues tax policy will hinge on future spending and deficits. He cites a 515 billion current year federal receipts baseline and 50 billion yearly spending rise, urging tax increases if spending grows faster. He notes potential revenue limits from Clinton’s high earners tax and predicts Bush would veto tax hikes, hoping for mild cuts and restrained spending, framing two stark visions for the nation’s fiscal future.
Engineer Roger H. Willard announced PRA approval to release tar for Good Intent Ebeneezer and Edgwood Church roads while two other county projects were rejected. The Frederick Junior Chamber staged a war bond and stamp auction with Emmett Bowlus, awarding stamps and bonds for bids. Mrs Ernest C Webb announced a large Red Cross wool shipment seeking knitters to produce 400 sleeveless sweaters 200 pairs gloves 133 scarf mufflers and 40 helmet liners.
County commissioners Lawrence A. Dorsey and John A. Derr discussed buying 30 acres of the Joseph Wachter farm near Walkersville for a new vocational educational building. The parcel adjoins a 40 acre tract at the Hoke farm set aside for Walkersville High School expansion despite flood concerns raised at a public hearing.
The speaker contrasts decades of global peace preaching with a shift toward selling line of credit fighter jets to Taiwan and Saudi Arabia. The plea calls for a fall focus on honest farming and planting hybrid seed to resist outside interests, hoping for a bumper crop of truth and trust next year.
The Urbana PUD story notes the Planning Commission’s recommendation on the Urbana comprehensive plan, while Frederick County Commissioners proceed with public hearings before final rezoning decisions. Critics say the PUD designation, idle for two years, may hinder growth and burden taxpayers.
A Urbana resident urges keeping rural character as the Planning Commission weighs a comprehensive plan. Letter writer Suzanne Waterman notes housing projections exceed need and residents will have public hearings before decisions. she supports civic input and voices concern over Montgomery Village style development. Don Dearmon signs.
James Gayfield of Thurmont accuses Hattery of lazy or arrogant handling of expense reimbursements and calls for a full accounting. He labels Bartlett’s campaign as right wing and reckless, urges resignation, and urges voters to demand adherence to public funds rules.
A chaotic fragment cites a school debate on prayer with mentions of students, teachers, and a couple of names. It references a question about whether God should be present in schools and hints at possible policy or cultural conflicts.
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