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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1991
Page
4
Maryland officials unveil a plan to charge property owners 25 for residential appeals and 75 for commercial appeals while exempting the initial filing. Backlog claims aside, critics say the move discourages challenges and trims workload, raising concerns in Annapolis.
A column surveys Venezuela's Maracaibo reserves that could last a century, with big fields expected by 1990, fueling self sufficiency, booming shoe and apparel exports, and widespread consumer goods branded as Made in Venezuela. It notes severe infrastructure flaws, outages, unreliable mail and telephones, but heralds privatization hopes for faster services and reduced corruption.
Desert post uncovers a secret Saudi base north of Riyadh nicknamed the Emerald City housing tens of thousands of troops. The core complex features fountains and greenery while Wizard 106 broadcasts to soldiers and Baghdad Betty skewers morale with propaganda from Iraq.
Radio and TV transmitters in Iraq were bombed and instantly replaced on the same frequencies, sowing confusion as Saddam blamed the CIA. In Emerald City front lines, soldiers rely on BBC shortwave. many misplace maps and misidentify Gen. Schwarzkopf. Armed Forces Radio suits 60s tastes with war songs while troops gripe for authentic movie war music. The Keating Five ethics case nears a final decision with three Democrats and three Republicans at odds over disciplining Sen. John McCain. analysts expect Cranston to be the lone Democrat to face action.
Fifty years ago an official report confirmed Captain Guy Anders remains fit for service as Company A and units of the 115th Infantry. A Sunday worship service at Evangelical Lutheran Church drew 100 officers and soldiers with Rev. Dr. Amos J. Traver speaking on personality and history. A rumor about a military policeman sparking tensions between Regular Army and National Guard led to a reported incident involving a punch. Seven Frederick County artists, including Joseph Urner Ruth Walcott Gaie Constance Harding Jane Zimmerman Margaret King Cherry Ford White and Grace Armenia Lantz, were shown at the Cumberland Valley Art show in Hagerstown.
Twenty years ago Gary Derr son of Mr and Mrs Jack Derr of Plane No 4 near New Market received the Eagle Scout award at a Court of Honor held during Scout Week by New Market Troop 268 at the Fire Hall. Mount Airy firefighters Douglas Alexander and William Wagner were honored for saving two accident victims at Mount Airy Fire Companys 43rd annual banquet. Howard County Police Chief G R Walters presented the awards. Bills to liberalize Maryland abortion law permit corporal punishment in public schools and open areas in state parks for motorcycles won approval in Annapolis. Announcement announced a six week non credit course in Basic Photography by News Post Chief Photographer J Rolfe Castleman.
A reader applauds Junior Varsity baseball and softball proposals as a step toward Title IX equality, noting J V teams exist in other sports and arguing these programs provide coaching experience and fair opportunities for ninth and tenth graders, with thanks to supporters for raising public awareness.
A reader critiques press coverage of missile observers and communication during conflicts. The piece cites spotters aloft in balloons and a TV reporter on a hotel roof in Arabia, arguing for censorship and warning that blabbing can aid enemies. It ends urging reader letters to The Frederick News-Post with verification details.
John and Marguerite Snyder of Knoxville protest plans for a 400 by 400 foot recycling facility to process about 400 tons of Frederick County trash daily near the C&O Canal. They warn of odor, traffic, and noise, stressing the scenic easement they helped secure for Appalachian Trail views and the view downriver from Harpers Ferry. They question county planners' consideration of the site.
A Thurmont reader denounces modern performances of the National Anthem at ball games and other events. He praises Whitney Houston for singing it properly and expresses anger at those who sing to a different beat. He calls for harsher punishment for perceived mockery, asserting pride in country and flag.
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