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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1987
Page
4
Adamstown residents accuse Trans-Tech Corp of harming them with water quality issues. Judge Smith urges concrete proof within 30 days, amid a years long dispute over whether chemicals affected wells and who is responsible for damages.
Roy Meachum reflects on early spring in East Fourth Street and East Patrick Street, noting Bradford pear trees and shifting wardrobes. He recalls Mediterranean cultures, religious harmony, and the joy of spring, then reports two abandoned post office jeeps on East Patrick Street and a disruptive City Cab driver incident, urging responsible urban behavior.
The Kilburn kidnapping and planned ransom involving Syrian officials, CIA and North NSC staff is detailed with NSA interceptions and a Libya raid triggering collapse. Kilburn, a 60 year old librarian at American University Beirut, was seized December 3 1984 and found dead near Beirut three days after the Libya air strike on April 14 1986.
Reported chatter on mayoral race as Democratic candidates Herbert Schroeder and Alderman Robert L Grove weigh bids. Montgomery County road labor policy tied to judge’s sentence enforcement. Lionel Newcomer returns from winter in Pennsylvania to assist asparagus market. Rocket sightings explained by U S Weather Bureau as Wallops Island tests releasing TEB and barium. Marcy Sager, 16, paints mural for Brazilian American Cultural Institute in Washington. County fear over Potomac Valley bill granting Interior power to condemn land near rivers, threatening Western Maryland.
Readers debate civil disobedience in war and moral law, citing historic church dissent and wartime conscience. The letters contrast Bob Burkett's religious protest with bond practices, explaining innocence until proven guilty and the need for clear reasons behind bail decisions.
A reader argues for stricter auto repair regulations after experiences with overpriced suspected dishonest work at an auto center. She recalls a free curbside brake check, a friend's quick fix that saved her from costly parts, and a near accident underscoring safety concerns. She urges protection for consumers and calls for tougher oversight.
Susan Kinlaw of Walkersville voices concern over a new local FM station on 68 that may interfere with Johns Hopkins WIHU 38. She urges adjusting the frequency to avoid losing access to WIHU’s information and music, noting WJHL’s strong local signal and the stake for Frederick area listeners.
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