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 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1991
Page
6
In Point of Rocks on July 23 residents attacked three of five Frederick County commissioners over Free State Recycling plans. Anger centered on the abrupt reversal after prior disapproval and the lack of prior community consultation.
The piece ridicules Special Prosecutor Lawrence Walsh for 40 years and $40 million spent on Iran Contra, arguing he pursues Oliver North and targets new officials while allowing unrestrained investigations with abundant resources and luxury in Washington. It cites Alan Fiers, Charles Allen, Clair George, and Robert Gates, urging Bush to shut down Walsh’s operation and grant a general pardon.
The Pentagon intends to close many bases to cut costs but keeps the Defense Industrial Plant Equipment Center in Memphis. DIPEC, created in 1963 to store obsolete machine tools, employs 545 staff for upkeep and occasional auctions. A three-branch military study suggested saving 20.5 million dollars yearly by closing it, yet political backing preserves the facility.
Army and Air Force study conclude DIPEC is obsolete and should close saving over 100 million in five years by letting services manage equipment. DLA favors preserving and expanding DIPEC. McMillan and Pentagon remain silent on dissenting data while DIPEC gains centralized control but with a smaller stockpile. Soviet elite fear reforms as Gorbachev shifts away from party rule.
Fifty years ago the News-Post listed YMCA swimming class members including Charles Collins Jack Griffin Lewis Hargett Albert Houff Bobby Thomas Eddie Thomas Jimmy Bowers Harry Danner Charles Linton Frances Keller Suzanne Shipley Mary Hendrickson Anna Eshleman Albertine Hodgson Connie Cannon Paul Wisner James Smith and Bernard Rhoderick. County Health Officer Dr Elmer Kefauver 73 will not retire in October despite a law requiring retirement at 70 per state board directive. Mayor Lloyd Culler and Aldermen McCain and Stup lacked a quorum at a regular meeting and heard complaints from East Third and Fourth street housewives about soot from Crystal Laundry. Construction of Frederick Towne Mall on US 40 West proceeds on schedule though water sewer issues may delay fall 1972 opening. attorney John Laughlin noted 1971 tax loss of 5500 due to service delays. mayor Magaha awaiting federal sewer grant decision before issuing municipal bonds. Jail break reported as deputies moved 13 prisoners after finding hacksaw blades and marks. Robert J DiDomenico announced Goodwill Industries to expand collection boxes across Frederick, Carroll and Montgomery counties. 21 boxes now, needing replacement with newer models at roughly 150 dollars each.
Residents of Point of Rocks and Frederick County officials oppose Free State Recycling Systems. They cite lack of county need, potential doubling of waste, insufficient bonds, and risk to local recycling efforts through truck traffic and curbside programs.
Christy Carton of Adamstown urges Frederick County to halt new refuse disposal facilities like Free State until the County Solid Waste Plan is revised. She notes leakage threatens the Potomac River floodplain and urges zoning safeguards and standards for privately operated disposal and transfer stations near Point of Rocks.
Thurmont resident William B. Bruchey argues Governor William Donald Schaefer overstepped by tying Frederick votes to rail and train service. He urges redirecting Department of Transportation funds from Carroll Creek toward improving Frederick commuter service and questions tax usage.
In Frederick letters, Stephanie Pettey of Pleiades and Wes Andrews of Triangles advocate recognizing homosexuals as equal Americans. They counter negative views, highlight same sex families and peer groups, note discrimination in jobs and healthcare, and urge acceptance and rights protection. The piece emphasizes diversity and ongoing contributions to society.
The Frederick News-Post invites legible signed letters with writer address and phone number for verification. Letters may be edited for length and content due to high volume. Concise public interest letters have best chance for publication. poetry and religious verse not accepted. Address Letters to the Editor The Frederick News-Post 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21707 May.
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.