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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1991
Page
6
The Frederick County government will spend 350 to move walls and enlarge the offices of Commissioners Bruce Reeder and Sue Ann Yingling by about 30 to 144 square feet each. The plan aims to provide windows to address prior complaints, though three other commissioners already have them.
Roy Meachum argues federal promises may raise local dangers as Washington and Baltimore saw record homicide rates. Frederick faces dealer expansion, homegrown suspects, and possible turf battles as national drug policy shifts raise heat on police, communities, and health risks amid an unfolding drug crisis.
Reno resident Merrion T. Eaves surrendered his U S Forest Service style hat after an area special agent from Toiyabe National Forest warned him wearing the emblem violated federal law. The incident highlighted a statute banning insignia designs of government agencies, carrying up to 250 dollars in fines and six months jail.
A Reno Forest Service incident centers on Jack Eaves whose hat bearing a forest emblem triggers repeated seizures by an agent. The agent first deems it non contraband as a knock-off, but later retrieves the hat citing a rule against any likeness. After months, Eaves appeals for return, while officials defend the agency’s vigilance and the hat remains in storage in San Diego. Meanwhile, the piece notes Pentagon plans for night fighting with the 24th Mechanized Infantry Division and night-vision gear.
Fifty years ago eight new buildings neared completion at Detrick Field beside the three in use, with 174 workers making a small city. The 104th Observation Squadron and Maryland National Guard were due in February. Also noted is a January 11, 1971 report of a 150 member Bicycle Safety Club at Elm Street School, state lawmakers’ Frederick County session, and Middletown Valley Athletic Association banquet with Billy Miller as guest speaker.
An essay argues alcohol abuse fuels traffic deaths and societal apathy. It notes selective enforcement, sobriety checks, and ads promoting low alcohol products. It questions responsibility across manufacturers dealers and consumers and calls for education reform to curb use.
A letter from Austin P. Renn of Adamstown argues that alcohol limits must curb drunk driving while criticizing the Carroll Creek flood project and excessive blacktop, urging reevaluation of county car use, teacher pay, and education aims. He recalls Ezra Pond and laments shifts in school transportation and morality.
A letter page discussion contrasts antiwar cautions with calls to delay any military action. Citizens Richard Kirkpatrick and William Bruchey urge restraint, while local readers lament a rush to conflict and advocate tax funding for peace. The letters also touch on hostage releases and oil production shifts. Ken and Karol Gillespie urge driver education restoration in Frederick County schools.
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