Frederick County's dramatic growth reshapes housing and life
Frederick County undergoes rapid industrial and commercial growth driven by outside developers. The Sun and The Washington Post note farmland conversion to housing and campus offices, with housing prices rising toward metro Maryland levels. Local officials face balancing services and preservation amid ongoing change.
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Frederick County
Maryland
Sun
Baltimore
Washington
Washington Post
Frederick
Frederick News- Post
Frederick County Commissioners
Frederick City
Harold Green and the Old Maple on North Market Street
On the porch I watch the old maple as thunder and rain lash Thurmont area. Harold Green, living near Frederick County, admires the tree and its battle against time, noting a drain pipe in the trunk to keep rot at bay. After a recent storm, I survey what remains and vow to guard the maple’s legacy with Harold’s quiet, solitary spirit intact.
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John Felton
North Market Street
John
Harold Green
Harold
Thurmont
Frederick County
Catoctin
Daniel Boone
U.S. 45
State Park
Peo
Ple
Diane
Sharon
Frederick
Secret Haitian bank funds tied to Iran Contras inquiry
The article reports about 12 million dollars held in a Port au Prince bank linked to the Contra support effort. It details Oliver North’s concern that Duvalier might have looted the fund, the misread flight news, and suggests further questions for Congress and the special prosecutor. It also notes related queries on arms deals, customs stings, and possible forest service road plans amid broader political commentary.
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Washington
Doe” Duvalier
Oliver North
North
National Security Council
Joint Congressional Committee
Haiti
Jean-Claude Duvalier
Papa Doe
Duvalier
Port-au-Prince
U.S
Iran
U.S. Forest Service
Congress
Lisa Sylvester
Forest Service
Montana
Idaho
National Wildlife Federation
Federation
Tom France
Reagan
Supreme Court
Senate
Richard Viguerie
Seven Arrested Over Holiday Firecracker Crackdown
Over the holiday weekend seven people were arrested under new city firecracker laws. Two suspects were charged with disturbing the Sabbath and a firecracker violation on Sunday and released after a 2.50 fine. The remaining five, arrested Monday, were tried and released after the judge suspended their one dollar fines and court costs. Catherine Brooks celebrated a birthday around 103 or 104, recalling Civil War era stories from Thurmont. Norman B Boyle elected Rotary Club president, succeeding Landon C Scott. new officers include Arthur P Scott secretary, C Ray Fogle secretary and L N Hitchcock treasurer.
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Norman B. Boyle
Rotary Club
Boyle
Landon C. Scott
Arthur P. Scott
C. Ray Fogle
L.N. Hitchcock
Magistrates Cancel Court and School Bid Clears Frederick
About 15 people awaited trial in the basement as neither magistrate was in town. Herbert L. Rollins and Murray H. Fout were absent, with no substitute appointed. Charges were dismissed for those present. Frederick County commissioners approved 763950 for Valley Elementary School, chosen over 657200 bid. First computer operated scoreboard at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore by IBM will track pitches and stats. Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) was stripped of the heavyweight title over his draft status case.
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Frederick
Herbert L. Rollins
Atlantic City
Maryland Bar Association
Murray H. Fout
Republican State Central Committee
Wilbur F. Sheffield Jr
Memorial Stadium
Baltimore
IBM
WBA
Cassius Clay
Muhammad Ali
Letters on Meachum and ski resort comments shock Frederick
A reader defends Meachum against outside corporate exploitation in Frederick County. He disputes a Ski America piece and argues the proposed ski resort violates a conservation zone. Another letter blasts liberal support for Planned Parenthood as eugenic and calls for pressure on senators Sarbanes and Mikulski to confirm Reagan's Supreme Court candidate.
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Frederick Post
Roy Meachum
Meachum
Progress
Frederick County
Frederick
Sheldon
Reagan
Planned Parenthood
Sarbanes and Mikulski
Supreme Court
Service beyond normal expectation
A reader from Frederick thanks News-Post for exemplary service after canceling newspaper delivery while away a month. Upon return, a circulation staffer coordinated courier delivery, ensuring timely light and satisfying reception during dinner hour. Joe Davis commends cheerful staff and reliable practice.
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News-Post
Southwest
Nation shaped by those willing to sacrifice comforts
David Braune appeals for moral action against Nicaragua violence, praising civil disobedience and urging local citizens to oppose atrocities. He cites Henry David Thoreau and Martin Luther King Jr. and calls Rep Byron to address complicity in the Nicaragua killings, urging community involvement to halt the bloodshed.
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Robert French
Ms. Small
Phil Olinick
Henry David Thoreau
French
Nicaragua
Frederick
Martin Luther King Jr
Rep. Byron
Mrs. Byron
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United Feature Syndicate
Catherine Brooks
Brooks
Tim Hillery
Valley Elementry School
Glen Construction
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Mr Sheldon
Mount Airy
Mr. Sheldon
Anthony F. Conte Thurmont
Joe Davis Frederick
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