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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1991
Page
10
Jon Kreissig led the effort to create a skateboard park near Harry Grove Stadium for Frederick youths. After vandalism and low daily use, with rising repair costs and liability concerns, the city plans to close the park next month despite his hard work.
A July 24 incident at the governor’s mansion involved Hilda Snoops’s fall and a hospital transfer. State troopers sought ambulance access crossing city lines, requiring Annapolis mayor approval. Reports blame local press for sensationalizing the case while noting ambulance shortages in Annapolis versus Baltimore and calls for more city units.
After a plan to triple horse stables at Manassas National Battlefield Park drew criticism from preservationists and a proposed amendment to block funding, lawmakers highlighted budget pressures across federal parks. The controversy centers on equestrian use for Quayle family rides and Secret Service training needs.
A controversy over proposed riding stables for the Quayle family draws in National Park Service officials and critics who cite use of historic battlefield parks and a costly federal shutdown. The debate spans past and present politics, with calls to relocate riding programs and reevaluate stockpile sales as part of broader defense budget cuts.
Fifty years ago Frederick City Police Chief Bert Pelissier warned that lack of radio equipment hampered the department’s plan as defense orders delayed two way radios. Police hunted two Chicago youths seen near a theft and a Thurmont crash involved a kitchen truck. no charges filed.
A spokesman at the third annual Brunswick festival reported about 3,000 attendees across the three days, praising the event for boosting interest in local railroad heritage. Frank B. Darcey of Central Maryland Corp said Thurmont center work progresses toward spring 1972 completion with initial stores open. WFMD softball tale ends with grapefruit pitch for McCurdy Field fundraiser. An Agriculture Service gypsy moth program gains $275,000 via Nixon signing, urged by Sen. Beall.
A reader denounces Robert C. Reid for a Hawaii incident and his Japan bashing. The writer argues the paper condones racism by printing divergent views and urges focus on hard work, education, and tolerance as keys to US competitiveness.
Marge Shearald Walkersville expresses support for the Frederick County Commissioners tax increase to fund education. She argues the rise addresses underfunding, benefits all residents, and urges public outreach on how dollars are spent, urging homework priority and continued education funding.
Alison Mullins of Point of Rocks voices concern that Free State will not bring recyclables to the town but will dump trash. She questions the handling, tax on curbside recycling, and potential misrouting to Frederick County or an approved landfill. The Frederck News-Post invites legible signed letters with address and phone number for verification.
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