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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1987
Page
3
A local businessman donated 3500 to Parkway Elementary, funding a summer program for four year olds starting school this fall and supporting a lending library and teacher seminars. The gift aims to boost language, readiness, and long term community education benefits.
Robert C. Reid argues DC statehood faces steep hurdles with Congress controlling the budget and Virginia Maryland and other neighboring states influencing sentiment. He cites statehood supporters, the commuter tax controversy, and criticisms of local governance including crime and infrastructure concerns. The piece reflects partisan views from the Frederick News-Post.
Washington notes a conservative representative faces scrutiny over his support for the Ant i Bolshevik Bloc of Nations. ABN links to fascist actions and Nazi collaboration are outlined, with Kemp aides defending his stance and noting funds and associations that sparked the controversy.
Fire of unknown origin damaged the Brunswick Potomac River Bridge, tearing up planks near the Virginia end as firefighters pressed the flames. An air parade by eight Maryland National Guard planes occurred at Detrick Field under Capt. Harold W. Hinds with no stunts. The Vulcan volcano eruption at Rabaul, New Britain, destroyed the harbor town and killed 262 people.
Letters to the editor urge Martin Marietta to disclose full details of a proposed limestone quarry in Frederick County. Residents cite misleading maps, potential property devaluation, traffic, noise, dust, and water concerns, calling for public officials to disapprove the project and protect community growth.
Maryland officials announce repeal of the Blue Laws with a July 1937 effective date. The note questions morality standards from earlier decades and cites a satirical tone regarding societal changes. Charles P GoopWwix appears as a referenced name in the fragment.
A correction from the editor fixes a wrong date for the quarry proposal meeting. The community meeting will be held at Carroll Manor Elementary School in Ademstown tonight July 16 at 7 p.m.
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