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Letter to Editor
April 10, 1958
Greenbelt News Review
Greenbelt, Prince George's County, Maryland
What is this article about?
David C. Young questions the motives of Greenbelt councilmen and others endorsing proposed changes to the City Manager form of government, suspecting political empire-building, and urges voters to receive clear information on both sides before voting.
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A "POLITICAL RAT"
To the Editor:
Messrs. Goldfaden, Edwards, Smith, Hoffman, Hunt, Goode, Bauer (?), Barker (?) and Cherry are publicly endorsing the proposed charter changes to our City Manager form of government. This is all well and good, but the honorable gentlemen do not give their reasons for this desired change. Just what are their true reasons if any?
Why do the names of Bauer and Baker appear with the honorable councilmen when they are not even residing in Greenbelt?
Do the aforementioned, councilmen wish to dispose of the City Manager form of government in its pure form so that they may attempt to build political empires?
"Me thinks" I smell a "political rat."
Registered voters should know both sides of the issue before they cast their ballot. It is so easy to make a change, but difficult to right a wrong.
Give the voters a clear, concise picture of your views, councilmen.
Very truly yours,
David C. Young,
19-F Parkway
To the Editor:
Messrs. Goldfaden, Edwards, Smith, Hoffman, Hunt, Goode, Bauer (?), Barker (?) and Cherry are publicly endorsing the proposed charter changes to our City Manager form of government. This is all well and good, but the honorable gentlemen do not give their reasons for this desired change. Just what are their true reasons if any?
Why do the names of Bauer and Baker appear with the honorable councilmen when they are not even residing in Greenbelt?
Do the aforementioned, councilmen wish to dispose of the City Manager form of government in its pure form so that they may attempt to build political empires?
"Me thinks" I smell a "political rat."
Registered voters should know both sides of the issue before they cast their ballot. It is so easy to make a change, but difficult to right a wrong.
Give the voters a clear, concise picture of your views, councilmen.
Very truly yours,
David C. Young,
19-F Parkway
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Provocative
Political
What themes does it cover?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
City Charter Changes
Greenbelt Politics
City Manager Government
Voter Information
Political Motives
What entities or persons were involved?
David C. Young
To The Editor
Letter to Editor Details
Author
David C. Young
Recipient
To The Editor
Main Argument
the letter questions the undisclosed motives of councilmen endorsing changes to the city manager form of government, suspects they aim to build political empires, and calls for them to provide clear views to inform voters on both sides of the issue.
Notable Details
Mentions Non Residents Bauer And Baker
"Political Rat" Phrase
Address: 19 F Parkway