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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1990
Page
4
Frederick officials weigh balancing preservation with modern life as news boxes, cars, and other urban conveniences shape downtown. While some urge guidelines for appearance, others argue the past should remain a visit, not a living standard, for a thriving city.
The article argues for simpler funding ideas like a modest sales tax and a national health plan, questions a business transfer tax, and calls for reform to Social Security. It warns that illegal drugs fuel crime, damage society, and suggests humane, safer alternatives and possible drug policy shifts.
WASHINGTON David Neimann, a Dallas based businessman, faced months of brutal Greek jails after being used as a bargaining chip in a U S effort to extradite a Palestinian terrorist. He faced years of hardship, losing his business and home, custody of his son, and enduring a difficult legal fight before returning home.
Fifty years ago a small fire burned a three foot area in a room at 103 W. Patrick St owned by Emory B. Shipley. Firemen, responding to a general alarm, believed a lighted cigarette was tossed from a neighboring apartment window.
Twenty years ago calm returned to the University of Maryland as National Guardsmen enforced a curfew. Frederick's Company A staffed campus posts from noon to midnight before retreating to Greenbelt. Sgt. Bosley noted about 15 guards were on duty at the college. One of three Baltimore men linked to the March 1969 armed robbery of the Libertytown Farmers & Mechanics Bank was found guilty in Baltimore federal court. The second witness turned state evidence while the third faces another bank robbery trial. An honor guard of five state and five city policemen attended memorial services at Mount Olivet Cemetery for officers who died in the line of duty, with Major Main, Lt. Wahl, and Rev. Sharpe among speakers.
A reader denounces Maryland governor Willie Don's sixth international trade trip costing taxpayers 125000 dollars. The letter complains of no evident benefits, jokes about meeting Mikhail Gorbachev, and questions tax spending while defending the right to criticize Annapolis leadership.
Arthur F. Pittenger of Smithsburg replies to Larry King’s May 8 letter about the May 1 Law Day call in Frederick County. He notes ten local attorneys aided a seven hour program, handling over 200 inquiries, and cites Maryland Bar Association efforts to provide free legal aid. He apologizes to King and invites a direct call for questions.
Letter from David Gray of Walkersville urging Frederick County Commissioners to reconsider recycling plans for Reichs Ford Road landfill, explore pilot projects, and seek community input instead of sticking to Schrodel farm plans or pursuing a court-advantaged stance. Calls for openness to innovation and responsible use of funds.
Preservationist recalls the loss of Jeffersons 18th century Culler fieldstone structure, demolished two years ago amid political conflict. The 200-year-old Culler farmhouse could have become a museum piece if restored. ARTHUR STINE Baltimore.
G L EE TEETS argues that Frederick County Commissioner J Anita Stup and Del Boyd Smith erred in public statements on crime and sentencing. The writer contends officials should reflect constituents, not personal politics, and predicts Stup’s rise to delegate amid controversy.
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