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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1991
Page
7
George Delaplaine reports that the removal of deputy Howard Whims by Sheriff Carl Harbaugh has sparked accusations of racial motives from Frederick’s Black community. NAACP members call for dialogue while critics question policing diversity and the handling of local drug issues.
Don Morley of New Market criticizes the National Rifle Association as a lobbying group for gun makers, arguing it no longer aids law enforcement or training, endorsing the Brady Handgun Bill's seven day waiting period and urging Maryland Congressional delegates to support it over NRA influences.
Sheldon Cheney reports a bright dome of light atop South Mountain around 8 p.m. on April 6. He mapped its edges with a paper outline, checked the Appalachian Trail route, walked the area for signs, and found no fire or abnormal phenomena. He seeks rational explanations or others with similar sightings to compare notes. Cheney resides in Rohrersville.
Karen Mowezko questions Lake Linganore master plan changes tied to Pinehurst living options and public disclosures. She cites incomplete notices, alleged tree removals, and unfulfilled promises from developer-owner Mr. Coyer, urging accountability and transparent community discussion.
Linda Dillon of Myersville addresses Frederick County growth and resentment from locals as Montgomery County natives move north. She notes commuters, job competition, and shifting population to Frederick, citing a longtime pattern of Frederickians working in Montgomery and vice versa.
J S Bricker Jr argues Frederick County grows at 30 percent over a decade, with tax rates at 2.19 while constant yield is 2.02. He cites funding cuts to roads and libraries, crowded schools, and calls for higher impact fees on newcomers and developers to share the burden. He notes Sheriff Harbaugh’s request to upgrade protection and criticizes the proposed $28 million high school. Bricker, of Wolfsville, urges policy action.
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