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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1988
Page
7
A joint Frederick County and city report aims to bridge a long standing planning gap. It formalizes cooperation on land use and utilities, promising clearer responsibilities, coordinated road upgrades, and better school site planning for the next decade. adoption by both governing bodies is awaited.
A writer details a humorous tomato growing contest with a prize and bragging rights, notes the rush to produce the heaviest tomato by Aug 1, and recounts plans to beat the Guinness record with Supersteak plants. He reflects on past oversized claims, local lore, and aging perspectives.
Washington 1986: Margaret Heckler exits as secretary of health and human services after party and White House discord. Regan and staff describe her as politically appointed and unfit to manage a massive 280 billion dollar budget and 130000 employees. Heckler's removal ends a turbulent tenure amid calls for leadership change.
About 10 000 to 16 000 spectators watched a colorful safe fireworks display in Baker Park marking the Fourth of July. The 45 minute show accompanied picnics fishing and motorcycle races at the Fairgrounds amid traffic jams near Gettysburg. The Western Maryland Trust Co opened in the former Commercial Bank building after absorbing Maryland Bank, while city officials weighed buying power from Potomac Edison and planned further study. Mayor Lloyd Culler offered few details beyond no immediate recommendations.
A 16 year old hitchhiked from Oliver Pennsylvania to Cumberland and Frederick grabbed $122 from a truck driver, fled, and was caught with wallet and money. In a separate incident a man with head and stomach injuries entered a Frederick tavern, could not recall details, and later regained memory after hospital care. Maryland Frederick County voters faced a choice on home rule adoption by the county commissioners, with potential shifts to a referendum process and expanded or altered governance.
A reader argues against hand gun bans citing the Constitution and biblical references. The letter asserts that restricting firearms would empower criminals, notes drug use, and compares gun policy to abortions, urging protection of life and liberty.
A reader denounces communism as ineffective and dictatorial, praising capitalism and parliamentary governance. He challenges Harold Weisberg and the Frederick Peace Center, arguing capitalism best benefits people and that communism has failed wherever tried.
Francis J. Tully, 1st Lt., Maryland State Police, thanks The Frederick Post for its supportive editorials on crime prevention, highway safety, seat belts, and community involvement. He notes Frederick County’s beauty and friendly people and expresses appreciation for informing and encouraging good civic effort.
Greenbrier State Park thanks the Frederick News-Post for timely coverage of the Greenbrier Water Festival held April 23 to June 12. The coordinator Alice Nemitsas extends gratitude to volunteers, area merchants, and organizations whose donations and efforts made the first year festival a success.
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