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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1984
Page
4
Two clergy members died in Frederick area this week, both serving long tenures and praised by many. Cardinal Lawrence Shehan died Sunday, August 26, and Bishop Harry Lee Doll died Monday, August 27, with guest eulogies highlighting their lifelong dedication to churches and local families.
Baltimore's Cardinal Lawrence Shehan, longtime archbishop and Christian unity advocate, died after a life spent in service from Rome to Bridgeport and Baltimore. Known as lenient Larry for light penances, he guided the local church through civil rights tensions, spoke for open housing, and led ecumenism efforts before retiring in 1974.
The Evening Sun notes the death of Bishop Harry Lee Doll at 81, praising his steady leadership through a era of reform. From his Baltimore tenure at Old St. Paul’s to advancing women’s ordination, he steered the diocese with calm administration and persuasive sermons. He helped Maryland’s church navigate social shifts and remain a cohesive, forward looking body.
The CIA warns that terrorist adoption of chemical and biological weapons could emerge from fear or bold publicity aims. Isolated poisonings by terror groups show the risks, while easy access and low costs make such agents attractive. The article cites expert estimates of production costs and emphasizes weak oversight at labs and ports.
William A. Gladhill argues that unproductive agricultural land reduces needs for schools roads and police and may actually save money for Frederick County. Karen Walmsley thanks local responders after a van wheel failure on a trip to Gettysburg and Cape Hatteras praising Tow services and Sears staff. George and L. Austin Hoke lament government overreach and media influence praising past self reliance and balanced diets while criticizing modern regulations and asbestos concerns.
A 1834 item notes the transient director praising how the local transient situation is handled in Frederick. The Mayor and Board meet in a special session to set Frederick city tax at 85 cents per $100 assessed value, up 10 cents.
Frederick progresses on a colonial themed 75 bed nursing home and convalescent center on North Street between Toll House and Montclair Avenues with a cost over a quarter million dollars. Old Timers Night at Braddock Heights Roller Rink promises memories as first reunion of the establishment marks a weekend display of photos and skating. About 1500 first graders expected to enter Frederick County public schools this opening week with a registration orientation for new students. A letter to the editor must include signature and address for publication.
Senator John Tower of Texas announces he will not seek a fifth term in 1994, saying he wants to pursue other avenues of favor after a long elective service at the peak of his productivity. Michael Caine comments on appeal of confidence and fatherly image over looks. Maureen Reagan seeks to improve her father’s image amid public scrutiny.
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