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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1988
Page
4
The Frederick newspaper accuses Police Chief Richard Ashton of withholding crime details, citing missed rapes and assaults. It urges transparent reporting, noting ongoing district court reviews show far more crime than arrests reflect and urging accountability to inform citizens.
The Maryland General Assembly is described as sine die as Mike Clem returns to his Saturday column. He thanks readers and previews potential topics from national issues to local quirks, noting diverse letters from fans and feisty suggestions while aiming for a lighter, folksy tone.
U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees staff resignations center on perceived bias toward donor nations, notably West Germany, amid tightened refugee access. The controversy follows Hocke’s purge of the agency magazine and a broad reorganization aimed at donor accountability.
A letter writer questions local coverage after Roy Meachum's column and promotes the Frederick Women’s Fair at Frederick Community College on April 17. The note then discusses Mount Airy mayoral candidates Linda Boyer and Lew Dixon, criticizing past leadership and raising concerns about water issues and accountability.
Faye Lopez urges Mount Airy voters to scrutinize candidates Lew Dixon and Linda Boyer, noting Dixon’s past conflicts and growth-focused stance while praising Boyer for water protection, trooper expansion, library funding, and inclusive leadership. She warns against blank campaign rhetoric and urges turnout for May 2, 1988.
The writer urges drastic measures against hijackers aboard a Kuwait Airlines plane in Iran. They propose capital punishment for captured terrorists, life imprisonment for others, and using incapacitating gas to subdue hijackers and passengers alike, arguing prompt decisive action is needed despite potential shortcomings.
Nellie Heard uncovered a tin box of gold coins and jewelry behind a false panel in a Civ il War era mansion once owned by the Nicodemus National Bank. Inscriptions tie the pieces to the Van Valkenburg family and suggest they were hidden for safekeeping and forgotten.
Harold Perkins announced a $100,000 government commitment for Operation Main stream. Pending Brunswick approval, funds will build a public services center a senior citizens center and a day care center on Cummings Drive. Major Jeannie Maire led CAP observer ground school in Washington while temporarily from Frederick. Rainy opening day drew hundreds of trout anglers at Hunting Creek near Thurmont with Jon Fox noting an unprecedented rush at Fox's Sport and Bait.
Betty L Yinger praises the United States Air Force Tactical Air Command Band at the Weinberg Center. She commends the conductor and soloist, thanks sponsors, and celebrates the city hosting such professional performances.
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