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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1987
Page
4
Readers object to a $550000 overlook in Maryland praising its view of Frederick and the Monocacy Valley. The piece argues the site is purely an overlook with no amenities, intended to lure travelers to stop and reflect on history rather than provide facilities.
Robert Reid reports on Required Reading Inc and its bathroom advertising boards placed in upscale restaurants. The scheme targets affluent patrons with notices behind stall doors and over urinals, pricing at 120 to 167 dollars monthly and eyeing hotels, spas, and public venues for expansion.
Reagan’s anti waste drive saved taxpayers about 30.5 billion in 1986 and projected 39.4 billion in 1987 while over 100 billion in annual waste remains. Congress is in spend mode, pork ridden bills will cost 8.4 billion. Debt rises and experts warn a crunch unless thrift is adopted. The effort costs 63 million donated by Americans and saves near 40 billion yearly, tracked by OMB under Grace and Anderson.
Letters to the editor urge federal funding for special classes aiding teen parents in Frederick County. Jean Flory and Richard Remsburg back programs to let teens earn diplomas and gain parenting basics, noting 50 girls dropped out last year due to pregnancy. They argue schooling and vocational options will prevent worse outcomes. TIMITHY HARWOOD Frederick We need to do away with the harmful substances that can rot our brains. A safe environment is what we citizens should have. The streets need to be swept clean of the drugs that fill them. One proposal is to start a campaign with a bunch of students to rid the flow of drugs. We could march around with signs saying, "don't let drugs rule your life."
A reader warns that diplomacy aids communism and urges continued support for the Contras, citing Kiplinger and noting fear of Soviet expansion. Separate letters discuss Burkittsville ordinances, teen entertainment limits, and accusations of biased reporting at The News-Post, urging apology and restraint.
A letter argues that teachers mold minds and comfort students, noting parents rarely offer positive reinforcement and urging expressions of admiration for teachers’ dedication beyond monetary compensation. The author, Meredith L Fouche, Rohrersville.
Leonard E. Kolmer reports the Maryland General Assembly passed a compromise bill to protect highway funds from diversion. A new scarlet letter law aims to publicly brand traffic violators to promote automobile safety. Five St Marys Industrial School boxers are set for a Friday night card in Frederick, coached by Brother Benedict. Also notes minting of spring repaint at court house park fountain cherubs leading commissioners to order a silver repaint.
Maryland State Senator Goodloe E Byron finished the 26 mile 385 yard Boston Marathon in three hours 50 minutes to reach his four hour goal for a certificate. Dr John Stauffer of Hagerstown was three hours 15 minutes and Guy Whidden of Frederick finished one minute behind him. The Frederick County Commissioners approved three new planning staff totaling 23500 dollars annually due to 701 federally assisted projects with Lawrence W Johnson Lawrence E Nelson and Wilhelmina Pohlman appointed.
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