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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1992
Page
3
Frederick County commissioners trimmed annual gambling permit fees to empower charitable and volunteer groups to raise funds. A $100 base fee replaces $1,000, with higher rates for transfers to taverns or restaurants and cheaper three to ten day permits. Law takes effect soon, enabling legal gambling to commence and support local organizations.
Roy Meachum surveys Maryland Blue Cross Blue Shield and the State Highway Administration as Senate hearings and UNC Charlotte findings erode public trust. He notes disputed reserve figures, fines for late payments, and perks, plus concerns about road spending and administrative costs. Governor Schaefer faces pressure to restore credibility amid budget cuts and governance questions.
Washington reports warn of a new breed of con artists who prey on seniors. Experts say elderly account for about 30 percent of consumer fraud victims, though they are 12 percent of the population. Scammers push living trusts and door to door sales in rural areas, often by unreputable former insurance salesmen. Some cases involve high‑risk CDs and pool investments. in one instance, two men admitted to stealing over $500,000 from 24 seniors and are imprisoned for mail fraud. Enforcement largely rests with states.
A Minnesota 79 year old, legally blind, lost up to 25000 dollars to a scam that sent her prize solicitations and quizzes, then demanded prepaid taxes. The attorney general sued the firm for deception, amid warnings that predators use “sucker lists” to bombard victims with further offers.
A Frederick resident walked into Barracks B of the Maryland State Police and surrendered as a deserter from the U S Army. Officers jailed him awaiting word from Fort Benning Georgia where he last served. The report notes swift processing and awaits further authorities.
Kathleen Wiley of Mount Airy argues that student community service enriches education beyond reading and math. She counters Herman Willis by saying service offers a real world orientation, helps youths gain transferable job skills, and fosters interaction with diverse people, stressing it is not something to fear.
A discussion contrasts Hobbs and Locke on social contract and liberty. Hobbs warns of total freedom surrender under an absolute ruler, while Locke argues leaders must protect freedom and can be removed for failing obligations. The writer asks if Maryland’s governor fits the tyrant risk, considering political theory applied locally.
Readers opposing a plan to build Covered Bridge Estates near Utica fear a new sewage treatment plant and increased traffic will harm Fishing Creek water quality and local farmland. The historic Utica Covered Bridge, rebuilt after 1882, stands as a community landmark amid fears of environmental and cultural loss.
James H. Gouker Sr. of Sabillasville comments on Maryland school policy and public funds. He recalls Philadelphia trip critiques of politicians, mentions U.S. 1 road ties, and muses on future public school Pen projects, nursing homes, and amusement venues in Frederick and Washington counties. He suggests Braddock Heights as a potential site.
The Libertarian Party argues for a balance of individual and collective freedoms, rejecting a forced choice between public and private liberties. It contrasts Republican calls for minimal public governance with Democratic support for greater government involvement, noting tensions over private rights and moral issues.
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