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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1987
Page
3
The Ausherman family, rooted in Frederick County, shapes the local housing market with homes built by a local family firm. Residents praise their longstanding presence, quality work, and local stewardship, while critics note growth and cost adjustments. The feature highlights a home-grown enterprise shaping the county’s development.
Bob Reid argues the EPA plan requiring vapor-recovery devices on 1991 cars is a misstep. He contends pumps already trap vapors in several states, that canisters add minimal ozone benefit, raise costs for manufacturers and refiners, and shift expenses to motorists. He urges targeting gas pumps now rather than car-based devices.
Washington reports Rep. Jim Bates warns the Naval Investigative Service is incompetent and abuses authority. The piece details allegations of intimidation, lack of transcripts, and retaliations against whistleblower Tim Reid over Sea Nymph submarine costs. It notes Bates seeks a House inquiry and promises further examples in a future column.
Fifty years ago the County Commissioner of Baltimore urged spending 747000 on lateral roads in the state. Dr Homer B E Tabler announced 63000 would go to Frederick County for improvements. Frederick County Farm Bureau called an emergency meeting at Winchester Hall as Maryland Farm Bureau integration prompted reconvening.
Readers discuss preserving Frederick County history amid growth along the National Road and South Mountain. Comments urge museums and living history events, caution bulldozers, and ask for compensation to farmers. Other letters defend Sabbath observance and suggest televised rezoning hearings with a hearing examiner system for openness.
Cecelia L Brown reports on an AIDS Information Symposium for the Public hosted by FCC and the Frederick County Health Department. She notes 50.9 percent of AIDS patients are Black, and expresses disappointment at the small Black turnout while urging proactive learning and prevention efforts.
The Frederick News-Post welcomes signed letters with home address and phone for verification. Letters may be edited for space and poetry or religious verse is not printed.
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