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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1987
Page
3
George E Randall named general manager with Michael Powell serving as managing editor at the newspaper. Powell to oversee editorial strategy while Randall focuses on operations and business growth. The leadership shift positions the paper for expanded coverage and local engagement.
The Montgomery County council backs Dickerson as the incinerator site, arguing political advantage and distance from dense populations. Frederick County residents oppose, while some urge Shady Grove for a central, nearer transfer plan. Dickerson residents fear loss of local control and heavier truck traffic.
Bob Reid recounts the 1987 push to honor Vietnam veterans on Independence Day. The piece argues for parades with Vietnam veterans as grand marshals, recognition of their service, and National reflection on the war and its toll. It recalls My Lai, Medal of Honor counts, and personal service memories from Tan Son Nhut.
A 1980s review cites a Lahey Clinic memo and witnesses suggesting Franklin D Roosevelt was told he had inoperable stomach cancer before seeking a fourth term in 1944. The tale involves Dr Frank Lahey, Dr George Pack, and Dr Richard Cattell, with officials allegedly restricting publication until after deaths.
Fifty years ago Postmaster Guy K Motter announced the post office can no longer issue social security numbers. Blank forms will be available but must be mailed to Baltimore head office. Frederick office will surrender all 8 213 registered cards and files since the social security system began.
Twenty years ago two prisoners escaped from Frederick city jail during a transfer for a “topen house.” They scaled a 15 foot wall in daylight, prompting sheriff deputies and state police to join a search. Sightings were reported in Mt Airy. both inmates had been jailed only four days and sentenced three months for vehicle tampering. Dr James B Rance, Dr Ching Sung Yu, and Miss Grace E Lippy retired from Hood College after combined 86 years of service. Rance taught history, Lippy biology, Sung Yu taught at Hood.
A Frederick County reader argues that property covenants in deeds are being ignored by Planning and Zoning. The letter claims signs and home businesses violate covenants, threatens court action, and calls for stronger enforcement to protect property values and rights of Spring Garden Estates residents.
Allan Levy MD of Frederick argues in support of ongoing peace advocacy, challenging perceived prideful rhetoric, praising local civic debate, and urging citizens to engage in local dialogue over arms and policy while acknowledging past U.S. wrongs and Soviet risks.
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