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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1989
Page
4
In Frederick the day after a tight mayoral race, political novice Paul Gordon defeated 16-year incumbent Ronald N. Young. The outgoing mayor offered help for a smooth transition as Gordon prepares to take office January 11, while residents carry on with daily life amid weather and routine routines.
A vivid dream follows a man to Capital Liquors where he buys a Maryland lottery card and receives numbers that match the draw. He wakes to find the winning ticket vanished from his sock drawer, sparking a frantic search and a farcical attempt to claim the prize from lottery officials and the governor.
The 1985 Gander DC-8 crash that killed 248 U.S. soldiers remains mired in questions. Critics challenge the Canadian board finding that iced wings caused a stall, suggesting a fire or explosion in the cargo hold. Congress probes, whistleblowers, and notes imply a broader cover up tied to Iran arms deals and secrecy.
Col. E M Gershater of Fort Detrick said it would be premature to panic over reports of large scale layoffs. The rumors tied to Pentagon cutbacks and congressional probes. Meanwhile Eastalco Aluminum faced a construction halt as 800 Bechtel Boilermakers struck. John W Morgan said settlement was near and Eastalco not involved in talks.
Water service actions target 15 delinquent accounts while some pay their bills and others regain service after payment. The city board renames a Baker Park lake Culler Lake in honor of Mayor Lloyd Culler after a unanimous vote. State police probe a Farm Bureau Petroleum Cooperative safe burglary at East South and Wisner, with loss of 106.80 dollars, insured. A thief found the safe combination by rifling desk drawers.
The text cites Dr. Lejeune, a famed geneticist, asserting that the first fertilized cell contains all information to guide development and that a two-cell embryo marks life. It argues abortion is killing and warns society will face ongoing questions as science nears conception.
A reader laments worsening downtown congestion as shoppers near the holidays. Double parking by delivery trucks blocks Patrick and Market Streets, turning them into nearly one lane streets. The writer urges City Fathers to act now, hoping a new parking deck or other measures will relieve the bottleneck caused by the violatorazienda.
A reader laments UPS double parking blocking lanes and calls for delivery policy reconsideration in Frederick County. The letter presses candidates to share stances on local issues including Schroder farm and NOW’s pro choice views, urging community voices to speak up and leaders to respond.
Robert Atkinson voices agreement with Yvonne Small over WFMD airing The Rush Limbaugh Show arguing the station should air more positive community oriented programs and meetings with the mayor and Board of Aldermen to better serve listeners.
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