Frederick County Eyes Blue Laws Repeal Ahead of Annapolis Session
Frederick County will send four delegates and two senators to Annapolis within four months to study and pass bills, including a likely move to repeal Maryland Blue Laws. The laws limit Sunday store openings, with counties varying in repeal status. Frederick currently allows Sunday openings only between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Local groups are mobilizing to lobby for repeal as sentences hint at a statewide bill.
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Frederick
Maryland’s College Park agony and the Bias tragedy aftermath
Roy Meachum argues that University of Maryland leadership caused and will suffer from a broader backlash after Len Bias’s death. He predicts resignations of President Toll and Chancellor Slaughter, ongoing faculty fallout, and a damaged athletics program facing reorganization, with funds and endowment hopes fading amid infighting and accountability debates.
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John Brooks Slaughter
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Lefty Driesell
Bobby Ross
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Jack Anderson Arms dealer faces indictment in Poland plot
Solomon Schwartz and three associates linked to HLB Security Electronics Ltd were indicted for attempting to sell 50 Ruger rifles and 100000 rounds to Poland to finance the acquisition of Soviet tanks and SAM missiles. FBI and DIA officials deny authorization, asserting they discussed but did not sanction illegal activity. Schwartz alleges CIA and FBI meetings and protection, with key meetings in New York, Vienna, Warsaw, and the Meadowlands New Jersey.
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New York
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Poland
Solomon Schwartz
HLB Security Electronics Ltd
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Defense Intelligence Agency
Schwartz
Donald Goldberg
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Warsaw
DIA
James Hetrick
Hetrick
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Customs Service
Panama Canal Commission
General Motors
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Gm’s
Canal Commission
Justice Department
Emotional Frederick residents push back against developers
Richard Lebherz of Frederick writes reacting to Julia Koczela of Crowell & Baker and the Planning Commission debate over Blackhorse II. He defends historic preservation, laments loss of federal architecture, and warns of rising activist anger ahead of February 9 meeting and future elections.
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Crowell & Baker
Blackhorse II
Planning Commission
Frederick
Young
Old Court House
Frederick County Landmarks Foundation
Historic District Commission
Ms. Korzela
Catholic Church and FSK Bible clash over church unity
A Frederick letter to the editor questions judging others and urges ecumenical effort. It cites Matt 7 1 5 and Matt 22 38 to urge love and unity among Christians, noting the Catholic Church recognizes other churches including FSK Bible. The writer criticizes bigotry and warns against spreading untruths. George P. Dix adds critique of media roles.
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Leah Eaves
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Matt
Huffer Kills Large Red Fox Near Broad Run School House
Wildlife incident reported as Robert Huffer shot and killed a large red fox near his Hes home close to Broad Run School House. The city enjoyed sunshine after five cloudy days, mud from rain and fog affected Frederick streets, prompting discussion among residents.
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Robert Huffer
Broad Run
Frederick
City Should Replant Hacked-Up Forest Land In Frederick
Ralph W Brandon of Thurmont urges city action after timber removal at Right Hand Fork Road in Mountaindale watershed. He faults state oversight and calls for replanting with pines supplied by the state, asserting city responsibility to clear debris and restore the area.
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Mountaindale
Department of Natural Resources
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