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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1990
Page
4
County commissioners consider a zoning text amendment regulating political campaign signs, proposing size limits and display windows while cautioning that vague wording could curb free speech. The text bans rights of way signs and seeks careful scrutiny to avoid unintended censorship of political expression.
A columnist notes rising feminist activity and campus clashes from Wellesley objections to Barbara Bush's speaker at graduation to Mills College moving toward coeducation. He discusses Virginia Military Institute coeducation, women in the military, and calls for male readers to brace for potential pushback while praising figures like Barbara Walters and Gloria Steinem.
CIA reports warn Bush that only a secret Hezbollah seven man council, the Tabbishi, controls the fate of remaining hostages. Rival factions led by Rafsanjani and Mohtashemi fight, complicating any release while pursuing money and assets.
News-Fest COUNTY ENGINEER Roger H. Willard announced with Frederick County Commissioners and Sheriff Guy Anders that 18 jail inmates will begin work on county roads after resolving pay, insurance, and feeding concerns. Inmates to be paid only in tobacco. Philip Wertheimer solved the insurance issue.
Wallace Hutton told the Board of Education that commissioners cut over 2.2 million from the 1971 operating budget. Superintendent Dr John L Carnochan warned the Frederick County school system faces serious problems with staffing and program cuts as 422 additional pupils would need to be accommodated with the same personnel.
In a call for democracy in Nicaragua, Yvonne Small of Frederick urges U.S. pressure on the contras to disarm by June 10, noting repeated Sandinista compliance and questioning whether U.S. support aimed at democracy or a right-wing dictatorship. She cites the April 19 accord, promised early elections, and demands that no further U.S. aid reach combatants until disarmament occurs.
The Urbana Recreation Council and Frederick County Parks and Recreation held a park dedication on May 6 with children and dignitaries in attendance. Vandals shattered a bulletin board Plexiglass and crushed the park’s telephone, prompting concern over the damage to the new facility.
Community members are urged to be vigilant for suspicious acts at the park and to report any concerns to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Department at 694-1533. Statement signed by Kathy Benson, past president of Urbana Recreation Council.
Jonathan Caracol voices stance against year round schooling while Mount Airy Citizens Coalition celebrates Gerald Johnson's mayoral victory on May 7. The group commends campaign conduct, promotes citizen involvement, and urges continued council oversight and trust in local government with support for Robert Mead.
In Walkersville readers respond to Nathan and Mary Schroder about a son who did not make the team. The writer urges parents to explore 4 H clubs scouts school groups YMCA and church youth programs, argues that disappointment teaches resilience and that parental time matters.
A reader letter criticizes Frederick County government for plans to convert the Schradel farm into a landfill amid Earth Day rhetoric. The writer argues property ownership and pride in citizenship are at stake and urges allowing the Schradels to keep their farm.
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