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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1987
Page
3
Citizens argue that downtown skateboarding endangers pedestrians and traffic, while police note skateboards can be cited as vehicles. They propose limiting boards to sidewalks and crowded districts, with downtown banned, and suggest using parks, lots, and cul-de-sacs for safe play.
Roy Meachum contrasts England’s urban change with France’s softer approach, noting English neglect of infrastructure and rising development pressure in Frederick County. He warns that growth without planning harms traditional values and urges balanced, timely investment in roads schools and water to avoid “urban sprawl” and future upheaval.
A CIA Technology Transfer Committee report identified five Japanese firms including Itoh Mitsubishi Mitsui Marubeni and Tairiku as suspect in illegal Western technology sales to the Soviet Union. The findings note dummy subsidiaries to evade export controls and link Toshiba scandal outcomes with resignations. The piece links potential U.S. and Japanese actions and broader corruption concerns in Colombia and U.S. federal power debates.
In a letter dated August 4, Kenneth C Foote from Yamsville laments the loss of a rural habitat along Ijamsville Road north of the town. He recounts deer hawk rabbits geese and farm animals and notes a lack of railroad crossing warnings while criticizing development for profit.
The birth dearth theory draws national scrutiny, with critics asserting it harms the economy and environment by increasing pollution and crowding. Supporters say population control shows national concern amid finite resources and debate echoes about impacts on minorities, women, and older workers.
A reconstructed barn at the Frederick Dahlia Gardens in Braddock Heights was destroyed by fire yesterday. Proprietor Frank C. Hargett reported loss of a horse, hay, feed, and equipment. previous blaze cost him 1,500 dollars. State Road Commissioner Homer E. Tabler said Georgetown Pike remains county responsibility. Farm Neighbors League urged stone paving. Mrs. Walter Parker returned from overseas with accounts of travel and Soviet poverty. Captain Stuart Dietz, Eastern Air Lines pilot and parachute pioneer, died in a Daytona Beach crash.
Jim Palmer of the 1966 World Champion Orioles was optioned to Miami of the Florida State League after shoulder problems. He had 15 wins last season and was 2-1 this year before the demotion. Proceeds from an administration building furniture sale go to the school. Eighty area athletes completed an eight week program ending in a 23 21 kickball victory at Brunswick High School. Roy Comer, director, praised the first year turnout.
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