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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1990
Page
4
Local voters face a long slate of offices from Congress to party central committees. The piece argues for substance over buzzwords like controlled growth and affordable housing, urging candidates to present concrete plans and voters to demand specifics to distinguish between contenders.
A grandfather writes a letter of guidance to his twelve grandchildren, urging saving, kindness, faith, honesty, patient driving, respect for parents and country, reading, honing a skill, and healthy living. He warns against drugs, stresses forgiveness, charity, and finding joy, faith, and meaning in life.
CIA evidence ties Iraqi President Saddam Hussein to a deliberate 1987 attack on the U S S Stark. Hussein allegedly paid a $35000 cash reward and provided a late model Mercedes to an Iraqi pilot. The strike killed 37 sailors during Iran Iran war tensions. Iraqi officials offered compensation of 27.35 million dollars.
The article portrays Saddam Hussein as a volatile leader using fear to control Iraq, with claims of executions, theft, and harsh retaliation against dissidents. It contrasts Hussein’s brutality with U S taxes where honest taxpayers subsidize the dishonest as shortfalls arise.
Two Baltimore youths aged 9 and 12 were apprehended by State Officer John Doud after riding from Baltimore to Frederick and walking to Middletown on a self described world tour. Crimes: two Frederick teens admit stealing a coal dump truck and wrecking it, deny beer theft. April rainfall above normal, river levels rising slowly, Monocacy flush. Fire damage worsened at George P Swank property in Brunswick. Fort Detrick officer Col Gershater to head ARPAs Vietnam unit starting July. Frederick County funds for Walkersville waste disposal approved. $506,950 from Farmers Home Administration with $324,150 loan and $182,800 grant. Mayor Magaha opens Springtime Antique Show at National Guard Armory with 40 exhibitors.
A pew member objects to the front page image labeled Easy Rider showing a boy riding in a pickup. The letter argues safety belts prevent traffic risks and criticizes the paper for promoting a carefree scene involving a child, urging caution and responsible journalism.
Charles H. Bare urges Frederick County residents who rely on Frederick Cablevision to protest its removal of WIBS, a WTBS superstation carrying NFL games, educational and sports content. He argues the company, not Congress, controls programming and notes the $3.30 monthly fee due to the decision.
The writer argues for the central role of mothers in child upbringing, warning that public schools cannot replace home guidance. He cites quotes about motherhood, criticizes bureaucratic babysitting, and stresses family influence on moral and intellectual development.
Diane Ellis criticizes letters by G. Lee Teets and John Laughland urging News-Post to curb empty campaigns. She calls for in depth coverage of candidates positions on housing, environment, traffic, schools and social services, and exposure of dishonest campaign practices to restore integrity before Frederick County commissioner race.
G Michael McElroy of Tramsville urges residents to oppose the Frederick County Commissioners after they rejected planning staff and planning commission recommendations in a rezoning hearing held on March 13. He links the decision to "I did it my way" and calls for supporting the voters and current homeowners by saying no to further development without proper services.
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