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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1992
Page
6
Residents support Mayor Paul Gordon’s push to enforce city laws governing roadside produce vendors. Vendors must park in commercial zones and sell locally grown items to avoid misrepresentation and unfair practices in residential areas. Local corn and melons remain a beloved, fresh staple.
Peter Rowe recounts buying and setting up a home computer with his neighbor, detailing missteps and comic frustrations. He recalls shopping, learning jargon, and battling an error plagued modem before finally delivering his column from home.
A Census finding shows the U.S. farm population halved in 20 years while the Agriculture Department maintains over 11 000 field offices in 3 000 counties. The piece argues for trimming the sprawling farm bureaucracy and cites budget size, urging reductions before elections.
A reader disputes Roy Meachum’s June 15 column Slaughter urging armed citizens. The writer defends gun ownership, condemns inflammatory rhetoric, praises NRA safety programs Crime Strike and Eddie Eagle, and criticizes Meachum’s stance as reckless First Amendment wrapping. Frederick Churchill, Frederick.
Washington columnist notes a small cadre of Civil War re enactors embrace mock battles while authorities micromanage authenticity. Burgess, expelled from Antietam events for impersonating a male soldier, sues to challenge park service standards.
Fifty years ago Frederick faces widespread disruption as Tropical Storm Agnes delivers 4.6 inches of rain. Roads close, water floods Linganore plant, motorists stranded, and police aid disabled drivers while residents flee high water and searches for missing children continue near Baker Park. Local fire crews probe river incidents and evacuations rise along Md. 86 and 75.
Judi Fellows of Walkersville writes about frustration with adults controlling youth sports. She recalls eight-player games, a promised fun format, and a curt demand to “get involved” when rescheduling. She notes lifelong involvement in coaching, umpiring, sponsorships, and board activity.
A humorous column on the lure of yard sales describes the rush of hunting bargains and the clutter they leave behind. It shares anecdotes about a Shookstown Road spree, storage sheds filling up, and a friend joking about needing another shed. The piece ends reflecting on storage and impulse buying.
Sixth graders at Brunswick Middle School dissected owl pellets from barn owls and found three skulls. They note barn owls prey on rodents that threaten crops and homes, stressing the need to protect these useful birds from habitat loss and hunting.
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