De-Metering Downtown in Frederick City Proposal
Frederick merchants debate replacing downtown parking meters with free parking to boost inner-city business. Advocates argue meters deter shoppers, noting nationwide experiments show downtown stores regain customers when meters are removed and free parking is offered. The Frederick Merchants Association considers studying the approach to competitively position downtown with suburban centers.
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Billboard battles and art billboards across the era
Six years after the Highway Beautification Act money is finally allocated to compensate billboard owners. The first removal occurred in Freeport Maine officiated by Transportation Secretary Volpe. In Michigan vigilantes have cut 81 billboards in two months. Artists in New York transform billboards into art while battles over regulation mount.
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Readers praise state bowling tourney efforts at Terrace Lanes
A Frederick Woman's Bowling Association president lauds volunteers and officials for the Maryland state bowling tournament. Readers respond to letters about long hair and hippies, defending open-minded Christian humanity and urging love for all.
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Terrace Lanes
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Toll of storms and trials frame 1921 Maryland notes
Weather experts predict showers then rising temperatures after Frederick County tornado and hailstorm. Reports recount stock loss, damaged homes and landmarks, crop devastation, shattered autos, and injuries. A Ridgeville man faints during a police court disturbance trial amid Jamaica ginger boozing allegations.
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