This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1988
Page
3
A Frederick County judge ruled a 20 acre strip does not belong to College Mountain Recreational Corporation and appears to favor a local family, complicating the Emmitsburg project. The ruling leaves the skiing proposal in limbo as parties may pursue land purchase or further appeals.
Author reflects on early spring in Frederick while noting rising narcotics trafficking from Washington DC into suburbs like Montgomery County. Calls for a county narcotics task force and cites West All Saints neighborhood drug-free success as a model. Encourages local residents to organize neighborhood watches with police guidance to curb dealers.
In 1985 1988 NSC polls reveal Americans prioritized strategic arms treaty and nuclear testing ban over eliminating intermediate range missiles. Public pressure on Reagan to secure any disarmament accord was limited, with 60 percent not caring about another summit and 58 percent not needing concessions for a second meeting.
Letter to the editor urges believers and non believers to focus on Jesus amid scandals of Jim Bakker and Jimmy Swaggart. It emphasizes repentance, restoration, and not mocking fallen leaders while warning of universal judgment and self examination. It references David and Peter as sinners saved by Jesus.
A reader from Point of Rocks urges the Frederick News-Post to publish more radon test results and map areas of concern in Frederick County. He notes personal readings, cites Safeway and Channel 7 selling home radon kits, and requests more studies to inform public health and housing decisions.
A letter from A Trainor protests Frederick traffic enforcement, recounting two tickets including an obstructed sign and claimed perjured testimony. The writer urges citizens to document injustices, questioning court admissibility and radar checks, and suggesting tourism promotion instead of punitive enforcement.
Dennis C. Saylor from Unton Bridge argues that the majority of road mistakes come from drivers not teens. He claims reckless driving raises insurance premiums and urges adherence to rules despite early morning traffic.
Frederick County Commissioners have not seriously considered enlarging the courthouse this year as budget talks delay any space improvements. Permits were granted for a funeral home move to 15 E Fourth St by the Board of Zoning Appeals. Dr Francis C M Wei from Hua Chung College spoke on Far Eastern conflicts and higher education in China. Frederick Lodge of B Nai Brith held its first breakfast meeting at Ernie's Restaurant with Kent H Schiner outlining the group’s aims. Dr Martin Luther King had canceled his Western Maryland College engagement to mediate the Nigerian crisis. New administrator and matron for Montevue named, replacing resignations. In Montgomery County housing talks Frank Wall notes 95 percent IBM employees live there, with some moving to Virginia or Frederick area. National Bureau of Standards staff also shifting to Frederick County.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.