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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1988
Page
4
A Frederick city opinion argues the downtown parking garage should pay for itself, supporting a rate increase from 25 to 50 cents for the first hour. It calls for a balance between covering costs and not deterring shoppers, predicting revenue improvements in coming months.
Roy Meachum writes amid a feud with Mayor Ronald Young over enforcement of the Frederick fence ordinance. He notes readers’ support and fears enforcement rushes to revoke or demand permits for fences built after 1964, warning homeowners to avoid entanglement while a text amendment work proceeds.
A CIA study, obtained by our desk, says Mexico hosts hundreds of communist officials, including 120 Soviets, 115 East Europeans, and 120 Cubans, largely to spy on the United States. It notes fronts like the World Peace Council and local Mexican groups push propaganda and demonstrations, while the Mexican government rarely meddles.
Ralph W. Boyer logged the license number of a hit and run driver who damaged a city light pole by $7. Lieut. Blumenauer traced the number to a city resident, who was arrested by Officers Ramsburg and Dorsey. The man denied knowledge of the accident, paid the damages, and was released.
A reader defends religious freedom and free speech while critiquing Harold W. Breedon and other voices. The letter cites the First Amendment, considers church, state, and police boundaries, and muses on Abrahamic faith, lawful behavior, and democratic processes amid public discourse.
Reader letter questions why the Historic District Commission in Burkittsville was voted out 2 to 1 and notes a minority council member opposed the majority. It argues rules and personalities shape preservation decisions, urging clear, democratic processes and accountability. Sylvia Bealer of Gapland is mentioned.
David Braune voices alarm in a Frederick News-Post release letter condemning how the nation routes the homeless into prisons under the guise of housing. He cites government spending, laws like disorderly conduct, and unemployment, urging better solutions and more freedom for workless citizens.
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