Downtown Parking Plans Invite New Options for Shoppers
The editorial reviews downtown parking issues and possible remedies including two hour free parking with limits, higher or lower meter rates, and weekly violation allowances. It notes mayor and aldermen study plans from Sanford Blum, aiming to attract tourists and keep commuters out of prime shopper spots while praising recent traffic improvements.
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Sanford Blum
West Patrick Street
Frederick City
Rooney on cookbooks and the perils of sharing recipes
Andy Rooney laments cookbook submissions and the belief that sharing a recipe guarantees good results. He argues bad cooks can’t reproduce excellence, warns against relying on famous names for sales, and prefers practical, diverse cooking ideas drawn from many traditions rather than chasing trends. He cites Fannie Farmer, The Joy of Cooking, and Julia Child as trusted guides.
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Trecail
Abespeenti
Vantia
Aga
Lisher
Fanny Farmer
Julia Child
Beach erosion debate sparks coastal retreat argument
A columnist defends federal flood insurance and beach restoration against skeptics who warn of rising seas. He argues insurance sustains coastal economies, supports safer construction, and that disaster relief is a social safeguard, citing broader climate and regional impacts.
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Dewey Beach
Del
America
Wisenheimer
Duke University
Orrin Pilkey
Washington Post
Molly Ivins
Molly
Gasoline Debate and Flag City Drive In Frederick
Twelve county and state office candidates debated using gasoline set aside for office seekers. Sponsors urged Frederick to become the flag city with all municipal flags displayed and service groups assisting neighborhoods. Deputy Fire Marshal said a resident had 200 gallons stored in a basement and it was removed as efforts continued to rid homes and businesses of stored gasoline.
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Frederick
United States
Francis Scott Key
F. Lester Smith
Frederick leaders cite 1864 $200000 aid to Early
Frederick Mayor E Paul Magaha, City Treasurer Louis E Eichelberger and resident Samuel Duval Schell told a U S Judiciary Committee subcommittee in Washington that the 1864 $200,000 paid to Confederate General Jubal Early saved the federal troop commissary and quartermaster supplies from destruction and asked the government to meet its century old obligation to Frederick. The sum strained the city with a 1864 population of 8000 and budget of 8250 annually. DR CHARLES Spicknall urged priority for maternity care and contraception, sterilization and venereal disease issues in health planning.
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Frederick
E. Paul Magaha
Louis E. Eichelberger
Samuel Duval Schell
U.S. Judiciary Committee
Washington
Jubal Early
Gen Early
Charles Spicknall
Frederick County
State Health Department
Comprehensive Health Planning Committee
Has power gone to the governor's head in Maryland
Letter writer Marshall A Ecker of New Windsor urges Maryland readers to impeach the governor, accusing him of dictatorial overreach and urging elected officials to resist gag orders and defend free speech, calling for immediate action to restore democracy.
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Maryland
Free State
Vietnam
Cuba
Bush
A A meeting notes hopeful tone for reform efforts
The fragmentary text reflects a community meeting or discussion where members praise positive actions and warn against cynicism. It references representatives, committees, and local figures, with scattered names and places emerging amid garbled OCR. The piece hints at ongoing civic engagement and plans discussed during a recent session.
Letters on Alcoholics Anonymous criticism and misunderstanding
A reader disputes a therapist's view of A A arguing that no one speaks for A A and that the program does provide advice and feedback. The letter asserts the author has over 30 years around alcoholics and 1 year of investigation, stressing A A’s lack of official stance and the need for informed understanding.
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A.A
A A
Tom
Publicity of Sheriff's Office prompts scrutiny of advisory panel
Barbara Parne Al Mount Airy questions the Frederick County Sheriff Carl Harbaugh advisory committee and its funding. The letter critiques budget growth from 1.8 to 3.78 million and asks who has influence. The columnist notes non elected control, seeks details on meetings, terms, and decision power while condemning pricey newspaper spreads.
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Robert Disinger
Carl Harbaugh
Crizen Advisory Committee
Wnl
Disinger Yeu
Mount Aits
Shentt Hearbaych
Pace
Harbaugh
Wiehd
Disinger
Frederick County
Questionable Democrat Candidate Sparks Military Critique
A fragmented, critical message targets a Democratic candidate, accusing him of draft dodging and being anti military. The text questions his suitability for president and contrasts him with a stance of strong defense, evoking Gulf War imagery and broad political distrust.
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