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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1987
Page
3
City officials raise most fines doubling penalties to deter illegal parking in downtown Frederick. The measure aims to curb double parking in lanes and handicapped spaces, though the aldermen did not meet all recommended increases. Civic duty and courtesy are urged to ease congestion and keep traffic flowing.
Annapolis bureau chief Bob Reid reports on the new Giant supermarket prototype. The 35,000 square foot store offers 2,000 items with a gourmet to go kitchen, full time chef, extensive produce and salad bars, in store bakery, deli, and a computerized pharmacy. Prices show upscale items like smoked Norwegian salmon at 35.88 per pound and Canadian salmon at 15.99. The store features neon signage, a live lobster tank, and a vast selection including designer fragrances and exotic meats.
Senator Jesse Helms faces criticism from State Department professionals as he delays ambassadorial confirmations for Richard Viets to Portugal Nicholas Platt to the Philippines and Melissa Wells to Mozambique. George Vest condemns repeated hearings and questions Viets over financial practices and residence changes, while Helms cites individual vetting. The panel narrowly approves Viets 12 to 5 with liberal Democrats opposing.
Fifty years ago Mrs. John A. Shires and Ross v. Smith were named to the Frederick County Welfare Board for three-year terms. Smith succeeds Walter F. Zeigler after selection by county commissioners from four candidates, with the list forwarded to Baltimore for approval.
Letters describe the July 1 1987 TRANSERV launch for general purpose transport aiding disabled and elderly residents with a first Aug 5 trip. A respondent thanks state and county, urges use, and praises driver Sylvia. Other letters discuss hosting Babe Ruth players and critiques of Senator Sarbanes.
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