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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1990
Page
4
Frederick County Commissioners voted 4-1 to rename Sheraton Drive to Holiday Drive amid hotel ownership changes. The plan argues for generic street names to avoid future name changes when businesses rebrand, with opposition noting streets serve citizens, not advertising.
A columnist debates the Washington mayoral trial of Marion Barry facing 14 counts of alleged cocaine use. The piece questions media bias, race in justice, home rule limits, and whether a plea deal could spare jail while allowing Barry to step down.
A report outlines how GIs cannot sue for malpractice and whistleblowers are labeled psychotic or committed to mental hospitals. Dr. John Reiman faced psychiatric confinement after exposing alleged negligence at Lakenheath base, and Congress weighs bills to shield whistleblowers while panels note rising doctor resignations.
Preliminary census figures show Frederick city population at 15 942 in 1340 era figures, 55 740 for Frederick County, with 1930 and 1920 comparisons. Alvin M Boost buys The New Citizen, plans to continue the paper founded 1821 by Baughman family. National Guard mobilization prompts questions on pay and jobs, and sheriff role in Captain Guy Anders absence. Early harvest date set by six days of heat averaging 87 degrees.
Frederick city marks 225th anniversary with guided tours of historic points and a culminative Bell and History Days celebration. Hood College Board votes to drop the words of women from the charter, keeping Hood a women’s college but allowing future consideration of coeducation. Frederick Dairy Princess Carol Slater and Mayor E Paul Magaha toast National Dairy Month in June. Washington College senior William L Thompson receives a $12000 prize for literary promise at commencement. funds to pay debts and broaden experience.
William A Newman DDS argues in Knoxville that one part per million sodium fluoride in drinking water has benefited dental health for two generations. He notes no ill health from controlled fluoridated water and compares to naturally fluoridated regions where health has remained strong.
Leonard E. Tolley of Damascus American Legion Post 171 writes about Texas v Johnson and flag desecration, urging a constitutional amendment to shield the flag. He cites veterans’ graves, a Gallup poll showing 95 percent support flag protection, and asks readers to contact lawmakers.
The Frederick mayor defends removing an image deemed inappropriate for City Hall. critics label it censorship while supporters say it reflects community values. The artist may present works privately. letters to the editor welcome signed, legible submissions with address and phone number for verification.
Shirley Right argues that to boost self worth and responsibility, schools must present work differently, from elementary to high school and college. She calls for meaningful incentives, cautioning against priviledge for misbehaving students, and urges progressive reforms to improve outcomes and reduce taxes.
A World War II veteran expresses deep concerns after flag desecration during Memorial Day observances. He recalls family veterans, including a brother who died in Korea, and questions how Texas vs Johnson justified flag burning as free speech while honoring fallen service members.
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