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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1990
Page
4
The indictment of Exxon on two felony counts and several misdemeanors stems from the 1989 Exxon Valdez spill in Prince William Sound. It accuses failures in crew competency and environmental violations. the case could bring heavy fines, underscoring a government stance against crimes against the environment.
A columnist riffs on new non smoking airline rules taking effect, joking about smoking sections vanishing, potential on board psychology needs, smoke detectors, and a wry question on whether pilots are exempt. He recalls personal quips from former smoking habit and mocks the era of nicotine anxiety on flights.
The piece details Fidel Castro's tension with Czech leader Vaclav Havel amid post communist reforms in Czechoslovakia, highlighting Castro's reliance on Soviet support, U S diplomatic pressure, and potential impact on Cuba's aid and stance while considering broader geopolitical shifts. It also notes the Drexel collapse and rising TV investigative reporting as related news items.
The News-Post reports 12 of 32 prisoners at Frederick Jail serving 30 to 60 day sentences were considered transients by Justice Howard M. Jones, with Sheriff Guy Anders noting the Brunswick-area inmates burden taxpayers and support suspending sentences and ordering departures. The Frederick Housing Authority moves to buy 22 more properties for a north Frederick housing project, bringing total acquisitions to 45 with two remaining. Delaplaine couple resumes westward tour via Western states, expected back by March 11. A large six-foot Easter Bunny at Arlan's Department Store promotes the Easter Seal drive with a March 28 drawing planned. Thurmont Elementary School construction loan of 110,000 was granted. The Fraternal Lodge backs bills for a full-time State's Attorney and People's Court. A burglary probe reports two men entering John Immel's apartment. a glass piggy bank containing $5 was stolen.
Reader note applauds Judge Barbara Rothstein for upholding First Amendment rights against a flag desecration law. Criticizes societal rush to sacrifice constitutional protections for safety, warns of ongoing erosion, and contrasts Feb 22 with Feb 23 news of U Haul payroll deductions for smoking or BMI. Mike Crosby, Frederick.
A Thurmont resident and new community member from Montgomery County voices concern about injury from a local pigeon exterminator known as Vicensea. The letter, published Thursday, Feb 22, argues automobile accidents pose greater danger than pellet impact and notes the worker’s demonstrated marksmanship and safety awareness.
A letter from Phillip B. Dean and others argues for renaming the Maryland State Guard to the Maryland Defense Force to avoid confusion with the National Guard. They urge Frederick County toward Charter Home Rule, criticizing the current elected commissioners system and calling for a modern, professional administration to handle rapid growth and local issues like the Grove Stadium and landfill.
Kathy Benson calls Frederick County citizens to act on landfill capacity and waste reduction. She urges participation as the county updates its comprehensive plan, noting ongoing changes and the need for community engagement rather than complaint.
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