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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1987
Page
3
In 1970s the EPA spent 1 million to upgrade Myersville sewage plant but 1986 letters flag financing issues. EPA seeks 66 000 back after inspecting outside-town funding and 1978 overcharges. Taxpayers fear 192 residents may bear costs. authors doubt the dispute justifies the bill or fuss.
Robert C. Reid recounts Washington power flips amid Central American peace talks. He notes Haig’s 1981 assertion of authority, Reagan’s wariness toward Ortega, Wright’s push for independent policy, and the White House’s insistence on Nicaraguan led negotiations while Cuba and Russia linger. Local tone laments Washington bravado.
A Defense Logistics Agency HazMat Technical Center, budgeted at 3 million five years ago, has cost 38.5 million with no clear finish. An inspector general report found framing problems, self serving contracts, and only 14 percent of requests fulfilled, urging discontinuation or open competition for future work.
James Edgar Baker, 27 months, of Union Bridge, crowned grand champion with an applause meter on the final day. Fashion models from Hendrickson's and Bennett's attended. Maryland opened a state police radio net linking nine substations and began regular traffic to neighboring states. A fire at 323 E Third St damaged a vacant two story frame dwelling, staff from three fire companies responded. A vote to keep elected Maryland lower court judges failed 95 to 42, proposing governor appointments from a nomination list with ballot confirmation. Frederick fire teams battled a large fire at Jenkins Canning Co migrant workers camp, with partial building loss and extensive damage. The Migrant Ministry, active all summer, aided Frederick County workers through recreation and support programs.
Om Tuley reflects on autumn leaves and the social spectacle of raking. He recalls neighbors who blow, bag, herd, or burn piles, noting the impractical fate of fallen leaves and the comic frustration of yard upkeep. He jokes about Kilmer and jokes at his own expense.
A rural reader letters column cites an anonymous real congressman as average and unremarkable. A fantasy figure named G. Markley Bargle is asked about Iran Contra inquiries and marijuana, with Bargle providing satirical replies that lampoon press framing and political spin. Scripps Howard News Service.
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