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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1987
Page
3
The state will cap wells in Adamstown Frederick County for homeowners on bad water while others may modify wells. Groundwater in the area is considered not suitable for home use, with residents seeking blame for pollution and pursuing court action to obtain damages, a dispute likely to endure for years.
The writer forecasts a chaotic year with Governor Schaefer quarreling with lawmakers and staging a blank gun incident, marriages, tax shifts, transit expansions, and odd political flips. Other names include Harry Hughes, Gary Hart, Woodward, North, Mandel, Barry, and local figures in Frederick and Ocean City, ending with a cautioned good New Year.
The Commerce Department foresees bright prospects for computing equipment and many electronics, defense or medical industries in 1988 with growth near 22.1 percent for computing gear and a 10.8 percent drop for flat glass. It cites manufacturing gains, rising service sectors, and looming foreign competition, plus a shortage of programmers and possible auto and retail shifts.
A reader defends Christmas as the true meaning of the season, denouncing non Christian viewpoints as ungrateful and urging adherence to the nation’s Christian heritage. The letter argues that religious freedom arose for Christians and condemns other beliefs, urging critics to relocate if they cannot accept Christmas.
SUSAN HOLTON executive director of Community Living Inc in Frederick reports the 59 resident campaign grew to 76 snowflakes from area merchants friends and families. proceeds fund needed supplies for 18 homes and a broader holiday impact with gifts and holiday warmth for residents.
A certified auctioneer defends the profession against public stereotypes, emphasizing ethical standards and compliance with state consumer laws. The speaker argues that many auctioneers maintain a professional, polished operation and deserve respect from consumers and followers. The message signals readiness to respond to criticisms.
WZYQ president LEO SHANK corrects a Frederick News-Post piece by Marion Walberg Weiss. The two stations Z-104 FM and 82Q AM operate separately since March 1987. Z-104 continues contemporary popular music while 82Q airs country.
Fifty years ago on December 31 1957 Dr Charles H Conley Frederick criticized government subsidies during the Frederick County Farm Bureau annual meeting saying subsidies erode individualism thrift and economic principles foundational to farmers He also noted plans for road-prison labor suspension until spring and a 100000 1937 road program allocation. A two week drive by Izaak Walton League and Frederick County Fish and Game Protective Association aimed to raise seven hundred dollars to buy rabbits for county covers as state funds dwindled and a prior year purchase of Oklahoma rabbits at 2 per pair was not repeated.
Frederick County Commissioners rejected a local computer experts offer of a free voluntary feasibility study citing concerns about a pre school board report, preference to visit other counties first, and fear of paying for the analysis. A Carmack's supermarket robbery saw three men steal 385 dollars from a cash register as patrons were distracted. Wayne E Feaga won first in the Jaycee Christmas lighting contest with Jacob Shoemaker Luther Burger and Chester Bannon also placing in categories.
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