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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1990
Page
4
A preliminary Fire Marshal report cites 17 injuries from fireworks over the holiday in Maryland, including a 3 year old who lost most of a hand. Eleven injuries stem from illegal fireworks with several fires statewide. One incident involved a Cumberland man who sat on a sparkler.
A reader argues against home rule in Frederick County Maryland recounting personal regret after voting yes in 1970 for Prince George's County style charter government. The piece warns of strong executives, developer influence, increased taxes, patronage, and loss of local liberty under charter government, urging Frederick to delay adoption.
North Carolina Senator Jesse Helms lags in a poll against former Charlotte mayor Harvey Gantt. Helms faces money woes as donors from both parties fund Gantt, with black and white investors contributing to both sides amid trade and political tensions. Several tobacco executives back Helms while also supporting Gantt with smaller gifts.
Democrats see strategic leverage as wealthy donors back a candidate while Bush weighs support for Helms. Howard Harvey shifts from underdog to strong contender amid party funding. Separately in Washington, Marion Barry gains morale from Mandela's visit as trial and protests unfold, with Barry casting himself as a symbol of black resilience.
About 1,300 children attended the Francis Scott Key Post 11 Amer ican Legion Kiddie Show at the Tivoli Theater. A feature Haunted Gold preceded the patriotic reel Man Without a Country and the group closed with the Star Spangled Banner. Fire damaged a large Frederick tree on Carroll Parkway near College Avenue. cause blamed on a firecracker in the trunk. Mayor Culler tested a new parking meter machine at City Hall with trial prospects likely.
In Bethesda on Saturday June 16, two armed robbers entered Prestige Jewelry and fled after taking the owner Yahag Babayan hostage. Babayan pursued in a silver handgun and fatally shot both suspects as they escaped, sparking debate over crime and justice in the community.
A reader rebuts a prior letter by arguing nudity does not equal promiscuity and urges abortion rights and better birth control access. The writer compares U S attitudes to Europe, condemns anti birth control funding, and notes rape and incest raise complex choices affecting women's options.
An exchange critiques anti abortion lawmakers and pro choice mobilization, arguing that voting patterns show majority support for safe legal abortion and urging adoption and social support. The letter also defends animal rights activists against media misrepresentation and emphasizes humane, balanced views across diverse groups.
Meghan Rooney reports concern over a front page picture showing ducks held by their necks. The viewer says the image appeared cruel and alarming, evoking sympathy for the animals and calls for humane treatment.
Owen Stewart argues Frederick should address drug issues with internal housing and support. He questions HUD rules for long waitlists and warns against granting houses to the Guardian Angels, suggesting local families need priority and a neighborhood watch approach rather than external assistance.
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