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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1991
Page
6
The city should raise parking meter rates to shift short term on street parking to garages. Higher fees will push drivers toward decks and free passes for tourists are proposed to boost downtown activity and preserve Frederick as a welcoming town.
A humorous reflection on Dan Quayle as vice president noting his duties and jokes about his image. It contrasts his job with presidential history, mentions salaries, and cites past VPs who became presidents, including Millard Fillmore and Teddy Roosevelt, ending with a playful quiz about vice presidential names.
Bonachea, new Radio Marti director, logged 12495 travel dollars from June 1990 to February 1991, mainly to Miami for public relations with Cuban Americans while also visiting the Soviet Union and Finland. Staff question if trips are business or pleasure as scrutiny rises over his past and liberal leanings.
Carolyn Cable of Frederick defends her father the Sheriff while questioning NAACP claims on race and employment. She cites perceived bias in firing Howard Whims as Chief Deputy and challenges political motive, noting Republicans in her family and urging focus on real issues rather than race-based assumptions.
A reader criticizes the NAACP for protesting Maj. Howard Whims' firing, arguing the issue is misdirected. The writer defends Sheriff Harbaugh's authority, questions a reported remark, and emphasizes support for efficient department leadership.
A letter argues that sheriff leadership decisions, including eliminating Maj. Whims’s position, reflect budgeting and staff choices rather than scandal. The writer contrasts public sector layoffs with private sector job quality, urges American-made goods, and criticizes foreign products while urging patriotism through buying Ford. The piece closes with James D. Mayor’s signature from Damascus.
A house to house inspection by Edward S. Mobley found 79 leaks in 345 homes studied while 101 had sewers not connected and 70 used outhouses. Four hundred nine houses visited showed occupancy gaps for 64 of them. Fourteen 4-H girls attended a Parkway School rally with Irma Stull as president and Dorothy Lee Graham as vice president. Community Chest pledges reached 7847.25 toward a 16465 goal. Salvation Army officials led a youth rally and 58th Maryland dental meeting elected Dr William E Trail as president.
Twenty years ago Senator Edward P. Thomas visited the University of Maryland to inspect student unrest. He condemned a small radical minority while noting the majority of the 34,000 students pursued normal activities during the disruptions.
A reader argues Frederick County should approve the Free State Recycling plant in Point of Rocks, noting material needs, job creation, and economic growth. He blames county commissioners for blocking the project, urging them to visit the plant and consider the benefits over reliance on landfill. William B. Bruchey, Thurmont.
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