This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1985
Page
1
A five member task force will revise the Frederick Municipal Airport guidelines and present a third draft to the city board for May 23 adoption. At Thursday’s hearing, six speakers urged tailoring rules for small, part time operators while critics warned high insurance and lease costs could curb flying club activity and revenue.
A five member task force will be appointed to revise proposed guidelines for Frederick Municipal Airport amid a Friday morning session. Howard Wilson another pilot expressed concerns over a rule requiring business at the facility to own two or more aircraft. Flight instructors said many rent planes. An aviation lawyer questioned the insurance requirement of 2 million for clubs and part time businesses. Some questioned the clause allowing Frederick Aviation to administer the guidelines as tenant and airport manager. The mayor and board of aldermen heard the 45 minute public hearing and plan to appoint the task force on Page A-4.
Frederick officials force another reannexation of 322 acres east of the city as the 685 acre Rosenstock Property on Gas House Pike seeks city limits. The plan aims to please developers while county foes warn it conflicts with the comprehensive plan and floodplain concerns. Mayor Young signals intent to reannex the remaining 343 acres, despite prior legal challenges.
Baltimore jurors faced a twist as former officer Franklin Stephen Himes, 35, declined to present defense testimony arguing juror contamination. Judge Norman F. Ramsey deferred further actions to Friday while considering mistrial motions after acquitting Himes of conspiracy with Ernie Pelino to distribute marijuana. The case was narrowed to possession charges with the government failing to prove prior involvement.
The Commerce Department trimmed the first quarter GNP growth to 1.3 percent from 2.1 percent, marking the slowest pace since 1982 and triggering a sharp dollar drop. The Veterans Administration also cut the maximum rate on federally backed mortgages to 12.5 percent. Lebanese and Asia-Pacific items follow in a global roundup.
Reagan faces mounting criticism over the Bitburg cemetery visit as Jewish and veterans groups urge caution. Elie Wiesel appeals to Shultz amid the president's struggle to defend his Nicaragua policy and a Gift of aid plan. Deaver faces questions over a discounted German car purchase. Betancur’s stance complicates U.S. peace efforts while Reagan touts a papal backing message.
Gwen McEntire describes programs at the Frederick Treatment Center showing how therapists address patient needs. The piece notes a focus on psychological support within a local care facility. George Moore is referenced in relation to the article.
Rain delayed Discovery’s return by 98 minutes but the space shuttle touched down safely at Cape Canaveral after a seven day mission. The crew of six men and one woman logged many feats and failed to revive the Syncom satellite, while a tire rupture was not enough to divert the final approach. President Reagan praised the astronauts for ingenuity and teamwork during a challenging landing and an improvised repair effort.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.