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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1987
Page
3
A Frederick County newspaper laments a weak Ku Klux Klan turnout of 14 robed participants amid chilly weather and poor public reception. The editorial warns against complacency, stresses that hatred persists, and urges awareness to combat extremism and prevent a revival of bigotry.
The piece reflects on annual colds and mockery of hardy immune types. It recounts home remedies from past decades Sloan s liniment hot mustard plasters cod liver oil and warm chocolate and milk while noting modern doctors favor bed rest and comfort measures. It ends with a joke about chicken noodle soup as the last holdover.
A broad critique traces disinformation from the CIA and NSC through the Reagan era to earlier governments, noting planted stories that shaped public opinion. It highlights examples from Carter and Nixon administrations and warns that disinformation remains a persistent tool in political conflict.
Fifty years ago thirty four Farm Neighbors League members vowed not to pay state and county taxes until roads were upgraded to a civilized standard. The move followed years of neglected roads that curbed rural mail, kept children from school, and delayed medical aid.
A letter to the editor urges Mount Airy and Libertytown residents to write to the State Highway Administration about proposed 55 mph speed increases on Md 27 and Md 75. The writer notes prior coverage, praises local leaders for opposing Route 27 plans, and warns that silence could let a minority decide the area's future.
Citizens in Mount Airy urge opposition to Oliver Tambo’s planned U.S. visit amid warnings of ANC extremism and a push for Pretoria to resist communism. The piece portrays the ANC as seeking power and a continental takeover, urging readers to contact Congress and State Department.
Janet Walker of Libertytown urges stricter rules after years of unsafe driving on Frederick roads with single headlight vehicles and blinding high beams. She contrasts Maryland with Virginia auto inspection while calling for repairs for safety.
In Walkersville readers praise two recent letters dated January 18, 1987, for their clear views and superb prose. Jerry Kessler’s Barium Enema Blues is noted for humor while Dansy Roswold’s summary of early modern religious history is praised for its concise critique of argument. Robert Herr signs the note.
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