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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1986
Page
4
Montgomery County liquor stores and parents join to deter underage drinking. Stores display a front door emblem and pledge to require ID from all young customers, urging minors to wait a few years before attempting to buy beer or wine. The plan stresses hands-on ID checks beyond door stickers.
The city plans a new hotel on the site of the old Frederick City Hall, promising to replace a long regarded eyesore with a modern addition. Across North Market Street renovation continues, preserving Old Town brick charm while enhancing downtown pedestrian life and vibrancy. The project aims to boost downtown foot traffic and economic activity.
Roy Meachum argues Len Bias death exposed opportunistic critics and calls for reform at Maryland. He contrasts academic isolationism with sports culture, condemns drug-testing double standard, and urges aggressive standards for athletes while warning against politicizing the university. The piece denounces sportswriters for exalting Bias regardless of personal life and presses for a sound mind in a sound body as a university ideal.
The Federal Home Loan Bank Board led by Edwin Gray aims to rescue hundreds of financially strained thrift institutions while expanding oversight. Gray imposes profits to capital, restricts risky investments, and hikes the insurance fund assessment as regulators clash with S&L executives and Wall Street rivals. GAO notes 1900 of 3200 thrifts are healthy. 7 billion could be lost if weak banks fail.
In Frederick County, a marriage license was issued to Charles William Locke from Frederick and Frances Virginia Wise from Middleton, with Locke serving as the municipal pool manager at Baker Park. Other local items note a new store at 149 North Market Street operated by Theodore Lichtenstein, a large catfish caught at Buckeystown bridge, and a Jaycees welcome mat program for a traveling couple visiting Frederick.
Christine Shriner of Thurmont reports on a five year old symposium in Little Rock by the Acoustic Neuroma Association. The nonprofit group offers nonmedical support, local and international affiliates, and a booklet and quarterly newsletter for lay readers.
Public letter urges Congress to restore cost of living adjustments for all military and civil service retirees, claiming 1906 era second class status harmed citizenship benefits. Addresses personal appeals from Roderic W. Frederickson and Mary Staub in Orlando to support equal COLA rights and empathy for affected families.
A Montgomery County visitor reports witnessing two horses hitched to buggies left in 9 degree weather with no shade or water on Main Street Frederick near Social Services. The writer, a pre veterinary student, urges action and follow up on the issue.
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