The Silver Strip rises on Rt 85 south of Frederick
The Silver Strip, a nickname for Rt. 85 south of Frederick, grows with hotels malls and car dealers as planning commission approves two shopping centers. The four lane road will gain deceleration lanes and a 12 foot right of way to ease traffic. Officials anticipate safety improvements and possible five lane widening.
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Schaefer era flaws critiqued by local columnist
In a caustic column, the Frederick County commentator derides William Donald Schaefer's governorship, accusing him of imperial ambitions, strong-arming the legislature, and siphoning funds from education. The piece condemns tax hikes and district inequities, noting Frederick County gains and schoolchildren lose as Baltimore interests dominate Annapolis.
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Doctor Mahathir Mohamad leads Malaysia with medical mindset
Dr Mahathir Mohamad 61, Malaysia's prime minister, says his medical training shapes his governance. He emphasizes diagnostic inquiry and persistent treatment, noting his rise from doctor to leader after political upheavals. The piece outlines his background, education, family, and resilience amid party challenges.
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Mahathir Mohamad
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Longtime Market Street drug store sold in Bethlehem area
Yesterday the News-Post reported that Dr. William R. Steiner operator of the oldest local drug store at 209 N. Market St. retired and sold the building to Mr. and Mrs. William B. Bennett. Steiner opened the business 57 years ago and was noted for giving licorice drops to children. The sale follows his partnership with his late brother. In other notes, Charles Bendell opened a jewelry store in Mount Airy, and Dr. Watkins, who began a watch repair shop in 1910, left Read more local notices.
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William B. Bennett
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Charles B. Bendell
Bethlehem
Melvin E. Watkins
Mount Airy
Dr. Watkins
Fire board weighs adding all county fire units to alarm system
The Frederick County Fire Board heard County Commissioners rep Wallace Hutton say the commissioners voted unanimously to allow all county fire companies to join the central alarm system. Graceham was previously kept out amid fears Thurmont Rocky Ridge and Emmitsburg might withdraw if Graceham joined. Colonel Olenchuk announced April 10 begins a year long observance of Fort Detrick's 25th anniversary with a steering committee chaired by Dr Joseph Stubbs and Major Amos Johnson. State Comptroller Louis L Goldstein made a whirlwind Frederick County trip with stops at Jeanne Bussard Workshop flag dedication in Frederick, introduced by Doris Carter of the American Legion Auxiliary, and Mount St Mary’s College in Emmitsburg for the school's fifth annual college career day.
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Peter G. Olenchuk
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Joseph Stubbs
Amos Johnson
Louis L. Goldstein
Frederick
Emmitsburg
Jeanne Bussard
Doris Carter
American Legion Auxiliary
Mount St. Mary’s College
Teen pregnancy and school clinics spark county debate
Letters stomped with strong views on teen pregnancy, contraception in schools, and voir dire of policy. Robyn Jenkins of Walkersville urges Frederick County to pilot a school clinic offering counseling and birth control, while Judith Brody advocates more softball publicity and public awareness. William F. Jones calls for stricter alcohol vendor oversight to curb teen drinking and accidents.
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