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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1985
Page
5
Fred J Archibald longtime editor and publisher passed away in 1965 leaving a mark on the paper he steered. Colleagues recall his leadership at the newspaper and his role shaping local reporting during a transformative era.
Columnist Donald Lambre argues that Congress blocks base shutdowns to protect districts, citing Fort Douglas Utah Fort Monroe and Fort Sheridan Illinois and Chanute Air Force Base Illinois as examples. He notes a Pentagon study claiming 50 bases could save $2 billion yearly without harming defense.
A reader argues both sides of a ski resort proposal for Emmitsburg and offers sources for balanced information. The letter recommends contacting Frederick County Commissioners about a proposed zoning text amendment by Mr. Maloney and Ski Roundtop and discusses the potential “floating zone” precedent.
Residents Frederick County discuss definition and purpose of Conservation Zones and why College Mountain is zoned thus. They seek acre estimates for a 3000 to 5000 skier resort with 16 slopes and parking, plus lodge and dining facilities, while urging county departments to review permits, environment, and community impact.
A reader thanks the Frederick County Board of Education for closing schools during snow delays. She advocates parental responsibility and proposes backup sitters for working parents while noting non weather reasons for school absences. She expresses support for the board’s decisions and credits them with guiding families through tough times.
The Chinese bid lowest for a U.S. funded hospital in the Northern Mariana Islands but lost to a local ally. The Chinese ambassador urged State Department inquiry into potential favoritism. A U S inspector general report found no material conflict amid cousin ties, while island officials cited performance issues.
James A. Grove, longtime volunteer chairman, defends Red Cross Blood Program in Frederick County. He explains bloodmobile coordination with Baltimore Regional Blood Center, testing and processing timelines, and cost efficiency concerns, arguing limited evening or weekend drives would raise costs and reduce supply. He urges donors to find time to help neighbors and dismisses criticisms as unproductive.
Yesterday ems From Files of the News-Post 50 years ago chronicles events on January 28 1935. Mrs Stewart Filby reports a 10 pound bam suspended to cool on a balcony left only a bone, birds suspected. City considers radio interference law. Western Maryland Trust Company stockholders elect new directors. Francis Scott Key Hotel board aims to turn the hotel into a community civic center. Hood College hosts Theatre Group 20 two one act plays. Delegate Goodloe Byron receives a distinguished service award from the Frederick Junior Chamber of Commerce.
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