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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1989
Page
7
After years of study, debate, and revisions, Frederick officials report final approval from the Historic District Commission for Carroll Creek design. The project aims to transform flood control into a public recreation corridor with a downtown parking component and now moves toward construction as bricks and mortar go in.
The piece critiques Mayor Ronald N. Young during Frederick’s August election season, noting aggressive push for costly projects and questioned deals. It highlights the stadium cost cuts, Goodwin property acquisition near 2.3 million total burden, and use of a consent agenda hiding details. The column warns of rising loan costs and public unease amid a sudden flurry of activity.
In a rare interview Tass director general Leonid Kravchenko discusses reforms under glasnost. He says the agency now seeks independent reporting rather than mere party lines, citing a 10 percent official-story share and a shift after pilots’ crash in Belgium.
A Soviet press overview details Tass under Kravchenko, its growing global reach with offices in 112 countries, and the use of background White Tass Hed Tass and Green Tass variants. It notes Kremlin limits, a history of spy involvement, and internal debates over reporting nationalist movements in the Baltic states. It also reports Iran’s Mahallati torture case and its aftereffects.
Rain broke Frederick County drought with 2.15 inches August rainfall total. local gasoline prices at historical lows amid Southwest crude oil halt. Frederick tennis stars Radcliffe and McCardell won doubles. Ramsburg captured singles. Pentagon report hints cutback in Chemical Biological Warfare funds could affect Fort Detrick. Col. Winegar says no immediate layoff plans. Housing Authority breaks ground on Motter Avenue seven story 100 unit elderly facility with local officials and developers present.
A resident describes a nightmare scene of helicopters and bulldozers moving into the EMS Montmart area across Firetower Road, warning that rezoning agricultural land to office research and industrial will ruin trees and wildlife. He questions water, sewer costs, and trust in the Comprehensive Plan and county commissioners.
Resident Jeanine P in Monrovia appeals rezoning decisions urging Frederick County to preserve residential areas with transition zones, enforce use it or lose it, and require county engineers to engage citizens as they do developers.
Leo Sperling writes from Frederick praising Frederick Memorial Hospital for exceptional staff care and professionalism during his stay, noting the positive impact on easing physical and emotional discomfort and reflecting well on physicians and administration. He urges the community to be proud of their hospital.
Walkersville High School band members impress with talent and dedication during camp. Parents Andrew and Carol Krajewski thank the press for recognizing these exceptional youths and their hard work.
Joyce G Harnel from Brunswick criticizes the Frederick News Post for promoting the Frederick Pair Rodeo. She argues rodeo animals suffer from bucking straps, prods, and harsh confinement and cites the 1942 joint policy by the American Humane Association and Humane Society. She speaks from 25 years with horses and urges readers to oppose rodeo.
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