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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1987
Page
4
Maryland officials warn Johnsongrass poses a serious agricultural threat and may lead to criminal charges in Frederick County. Four farmers face prosecution for failing to control the weed as it endangers valuable crops in the state’s productive agricultural region.
In a detailed critique, the author argues that Judge Smalkin vacated Marvin Mandel’s conviction on a legal technicality tied to the McNally ruling, while stressing that guilt for broader crimes remains unresolved. The piece critiques party leaders, notes implications for Gov. Schaefer, and warns against treating Mandel’s vindication as full exoneration.
Industry critics say the Pentagon overemphasizes high tech while neglecting basic war readiness. Army ammo stocks cover about 45 days, while procurement dropped in 1987 and foreign suppliers raise mobilization risks. They urge preserving a robust defense industrial base against price bias and contractor vulnerabilities.
Yesterday warned from the News-Post archives recall Frederick Countians lining the Clerk of Court office to pay a 1.25 permit fee. Clerk Ellis C. Wachter and Deputy Mantz oversaw busy clerks as a crowd gathered. Five pairs of Frederick High School twins posed on school steps for a photo: Utterbeck Murphy Hildebrand Lewis and others. The third annual Food and Better Housing Show opened at the state armory, sponsored by Serv-U Save-U Stores and God Distributors, with Baby Show and Fashion Revue as featured attractions. Leonard Wachter officiated with city officials present and events included a pie eating contest and prize awards.
Twenty years ago Frederick County planning staff backed a rezoning for an aluminum reduction plant near Buckeystown. County planning director Richard Crombie told a packed Winchester Hall that the Howmet plant served the county’s best interests.
In letters to the editor Frederick County officials face opposition to a National Historic Landmark designation. South Mountain residents claim land seizure and tourism plans threaten property rights, urging residents to urge the National Park Service and county commissioners to oppose the designation.
Balti more figures say Clarence Mitchell 111, a Maryland senator from Baltimore who backed the dog racing legalization bill, was convicted of fraud last week and will not lead the campaign. Critics vow to watch who will sponsor the next measure at the assembly as Marguerite Snyder notes public resistance.
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