This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1993
Page
6
Election returns show Frank Shaw re elected to a seventh term as mayor of New Market Maryland amid strong turnout about 70 percent. Challenger Richard Bucker participated actively in town politics during the campaign as New Market celebrates its 200th birthday and pursues development controls.
Roy Meachum surveys film and theatre breezes from Yonkers to Bruce Lee biopic Dragon and Sidekicks. Mercedes Ruehl shines in Lost in Yonkers, while Excesive Force and Posse receive mixed notes. Sidekicks and Three of Hearts attract mixed reactions, with Hot Shots Part Deux and Sliver due in theaters.
J. R. Evans of Frederick argues for $5,200 per new residence to cover schools roads and services. He criticizes current $2,000 fee approved by commissioners as insufficient and urges higher charges to avoid tax hikes and fund education.
Jack Anderson and Michael Einstein examine Defense audits showing wasteful spending as the Pentagon closes bases. Instances include Cameron Station Virginia fitness center costs overrun, unused lines at Pease Air Force Base, and ongoing construction at Pearl Harbor for the USS Missouri. Auditors cite $1 billion in closures by 1993 with $65.9 million saved in the year, urging tighter oversight of closure funds.
Twenty years ago the next stage in a county plan was debated in Frederik as state and county leaders gathered. State Senator Edward P. Thomas warned of possible summer gasoline rationing, noting many Western Maryland milk haulers and farmers would face supply cuts in June amid dealers already tightening allocations.
At a well attended Frederick City convention in the Court House the Democrats nominated a full municipal ticket for the June 8 election led by Alderman E Paul Magaha for mayor and honoring retiring Mayor Lloyd C Culler. Louis E Eichelberger was nominated for re election. Five aldermanic candidates named Harvey B Edwards Francis M Kennedy Alvey V Renn Wilbur M Seeger and Charles W Stup.
A Frederick County reader rebuts Yvonne Small and Keith Lee over the King case verdicts. The letter argues officers faced suspensions, pay loss, and trials yet notes many serve professionally, urging more ride-along experiences to understand policing and accountability.
Bradley W Baxter contends that letters benefits and hours pale beside other jobs and suggests a ride along and court days could alter opinions of police and the justice system. He argues recipients might feel gratitude if they ever call 911 or rely on officer assistance.
A commentator laments a ban on public living history demonstrations in schools, arguing such programs using colonial attire and the Longrifle enrich student understanding. The letter notes teachers’ praise, student acknowledgments, and urges citizens to petition lawmakers to permit these performances again.
C Buckey Muth of New Market commends The Frederick News-Post for its coverage of Fort Detrick from inception to today. He notes support for the fort as a defense and cancer research facility and hopes Americans are never again exposed to biological warfare.
Readers are invited to send letters with signature address and phone for verification. Letters may be edited and not all published. Address letters to The Frederick News-Post at 200 Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or fax 662 8299.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.