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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1990
Page
4
Maryland governors signs 303 laws from the 1990 session. Four bills strengthen drug statutes, allowing license suspensions for offenders and drugged driving tests, plus bail restrictions under kingpin provisions. Penalties target users and suppliers to curb demand and enforce equal justice.
A Denver based National Demographics and Lifestyle survey ranks the Washington DC metro area as the leading Yuppie capital with about 20 percent of households earning over $50 000 annually The piece sketches a vivid snapshot of local affluence culture naming Boston San Francisco Dallas and Baltimore in the ranking and notes Yuppies favor electronics fancy travels and value new products while warning even they face high living costs and a tighter budget.
Washington report details the Federal Maritime Administration fleet of 317 reserve ships, many deemed obsolete or underused. Investigators question scrapping and sinking practices, noting losses and foreign bidding on scrapping deals. A June 4 congressional hearing led by Rep. William Broomfield is planned to probe fleet management amid broader defense cutbacks.
Fifty years ago on May 31 1940 reports described formations of bombers and attack planes over Frederick, speculated mock bombing from Bolling Field, and calls to use National Guard air squadrons to train pilots. Local leaders announced Braddock Heights Park opening and Memorial Day events as Judy Richmond cycled long distances for a rally prize. The aldermen approved a five cent tax rise to fund a $10,112 budget increase amid two cost hikes, while a sixth generation butchershop closed due to retirement and failure to meet state upgrades.
James W. Respess urges Frederick city officials to stop hampering newspaper distribution. He argues newspapers should sell papers where allowed and that the dispute is silly and a waste of time. He emphasizes economics will decide distribution points.
Det. Boyd Smith stood in court for a friend and neighbor with a drug problem, showing uncommon courage, steadfast principles, and Christian compassion. The author praises these virtues and rejects hate against Mr. Smith, criticizing hypocrites who praise virtue only in theory. By Harry Prongas.
Amanda Keith urges the Frederick County school system to end the extended year and to focus funding on curriculum improvements and equal learning facilities. She notes Liberty Elementary School has had only one field trip this year, calls for more sports, art, music, and field trips, and questions funding for a baseball field or golf course.
Edgar Kline Jr voices opposition to year-round schooling, arguing that it burdens families financially and removes essential teenage downtime. He asserts parents must guide morals and summer use, not schools, and cautions against burning out students.
Michael Miles urges forest conservation highlighting how trees clean air provide wildlife shelter and beauty. He warns forests vanish at 12 000 acres daily and stresses need for restrictions to prevent ecological collapse and loss of natural heritage.
An Urbana development proposal to build a warehouse east of the former Peter Pan Inn prompts opposition from the Urbana Civic Association. Frederick County official Wilbur Ford faces criticism for a remark about Urbana’s architecture as he announces a bid for county commissioner.
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