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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1990
Page
3
News notes that James Alvey of Emmitsburg a former manager and stockholder opposed the railroad collapse plan recommending dissolution. He cited trucks eroding revenues as a main factor. The report also notes public concerns over lake skating incidents and complaints of rowdyism on Culler Lake.
A счharacters recounts jurors facing parking woes at the Frederick County Courthouse with reserved spaces taken, tickets issued, and cross street deck fees. Jurors and officials pressure for a fix after seven years of frustration and calls to negotiate municipal space.
A reader voices a tax protest plan arguing for aggressive reassessments and hearings, plus a call for Prop 13 style reform. The column then shifts to memories of Marion Barry coverage, Jim Palmer autographs, a World Series memory, and a note defending the author’s Frederick writings and journalism stance.
The column argues President Bush is weak on Iran, citing Iran’s terrorism and the Pan Am 103 disaster. It accuses Bush of delaying decisive action, notes private letters to victims’ families, and questions secret talks with Rafsanjani. It also links Iran policy to mistrust in the Pan Am investigation and mentions an upcoming PBS Frontline piece.
The piece argues that the 1980s-89 era shows an assault on individual rights, citing NRA support for Bush, a Florida court challenging the Bush weapons ban, and US and British moves toward restrictive gun control. It notes Fourth and Fifth Amendment concerns, school surveillance, and a Maryland law targeting cheap handguns, ending with local fears of asset seizure in Frederick County.
Timothy P Johnson of Middletown laments the Schrodel farm property rights dispute and cites fears of creeping government power. He argues citizens must defend founding ideals amid perceived overreach and urges reevaluation of isolated local issues within a broader national frame.
G Lee Teets of Myersville commends Frederick Cablevision and the Frederick News-Post for extensive county coverage. He cites planning commission meetings and quotes Commissioner Sterling Bollinger, urging responsible, responsive politicians and improved regional transit, rail, and continued civic reporting.
A Frederick letter to the editor discusses a translation mix up over the word creature. The writer notes her Italian use cretura for small beings and worries readers may misinterpret as Creature from the Black Lagoon. She expresses regret for the misunderstanding.
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