Leapfrogging Growth Shapes Urbana and Frederick County Plans
Urbana leads a 12 000 acre development with 3511 homes and 810 million in road upgrades including Md 355 realignment. Montgomery County buyers seek Urbana and Frederick due to schools and safety, while prices keep Frederick County competitive and growth readiness remains urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
Urbana Civic Association
Montgomery County
Germantown
Montgomery
Frederick County
Mark Friis
Rodgers and Associates
Frederick
Full Moon Eclipse Sparks Odd Reactions in Frederick Area
The full lunar event drew few observers due to bad weather, but reports note cats watching intently and a spike in computer-repair calls in Frederick. A future partial sun eclipse is forecast for Oct 12, with more events listed for 1988.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Mary Pat Kulina
Kulina Enterprises
First
Deuce
Doug Angel
Imagination Center Inc
Beverly Fairchild argues for tax reform to protect the middle class
Beverly Fairchild of Middletown critiques Eyler and other critics, arguing Clinton's tax changes affected primarily high earners while offering relief to the needy. She cites Garry Wills on Reagan era taxes, warns against a rising wealth gap, and urges redistribution of the tax burden away from the middle class toward the wealthiest and corporate welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Eyler
Clinton
Bob Dole
Ronald Reagan
New York Review of Books
Northwestern University
Garry Wills
Reagan
Rush Limbaugh
Democratic Party
Mr. Byler
Wills
New York Review
Republican Party
Byler
Beverly Fairchild
Middletown
Veterans use GI Bill loans while robberies and auctions fill regional reports
Baltimore officer notes 7045 Maryland World War I veterans used GI Bill loans and 21 percent eligible for loan guarantees. A burglary at 306 Upper College Terrace is under police inquiry with clothing, radios, nylon hose and a watch stolen. 75 Fairchild PT 26 trainer aircraft offered at Andrews Field priced from 8475 to 2390. Walkersville votes to adopt a new town charter with 55 percent turnout and near 3 to 2 ratification. Emmitsburg backs VFW Ambulance purchase of a $5000 extrication tool. Irving Construction praises Frederick County farmers, urging fair competition amid robotic industry talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Brown
Baltimore
Frank M. Dertzbaugh
Upper College Terrace
WAR Assets Administration
Andrews Field
Camp Springs
Unhealthful Conditions at Frederick Senior Center
Genevieve Sheridan voices concern over unhealthful Frederic Senior Center conditions and the shift to temporary facilities while praising Montgomery County’s support for seniors. She urges a unified solution before bad weather, stressing social and emotional needs alongside physical support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Montgomery County
Convention Center debate and local golf course impact
Thurmont resident Phyllis Schell questions adding a new convention center at Fort Detrick while noting rapidly expanding Frederick County built Glade Valley Walkersville Clustered Spires and Maple Run courses. She cites Clustered Spires losses in 1993-94 and argues conventioneers could use existing courses to avoid harming local golf business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convention Center
Fort Detrick
PGA
Frederick County
United States
Glade Valley
Walkersville
Key to Tractor Pull Draws Crowds at Frederick Fair
A front page Frederick News-Post report from September 23 centers on the Great Frederick Fair's key tractor pull event. The piece highlights entrants, crowd interest, and fair stage actions as the competition unfolds under fairground banners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
The Rebel Sled raises Confederate flag at Frederick fair
Letters criticize a 38,000 pound Confederate flag sled owned by Delegate Paul Stull at the Great Frederick Fair. Writers argue the symbol reinforces oppression and should not be centerpiece of a community gathering. They call for inclusion and caution against divisive displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Stull
Frederick
Maryland Tractor Pullers Association
Reader comments on letter about alternate lifestyles
A Frederick News Post reader argues that sexual orientation shapes lifestyle choices and asserts gays deserve equal protections. The letter discusses differences between gay and straight lifestyles, noting class and societal factors influence decisions and urging equal treatment protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisa Babcock
Frederick
Cruel Unfair Comment On Tupac Shakur Sparks Letter Response
Diana Campbell of Monrovia defends Tupac Shakur in a Frederick News-Post letter rebutting Edward B. Jenkins. She argues Shakur was a real artist who spoke to social issues, not a gangsta rapper, and notes his death at 25 was senseless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Post
Mark Sheffler
RLS Enterprises
Edward B. Jenkins
Frederick
Tupac Shakur
Mr. Jenkins
Tupac
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters exclusive to the paper with home address and both phone numbers for verification. Abridged letters may be published. religious verse or copies addressed to readers are not printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Also Mentioned on This Page
George B. Delaplaine Jr
Frank Dertzbaugh
Dertzbaughs
Mark
Fairfield
Jim Delaplaine
Annette
Jim
Edward §. Delaplaine
Fannie Delaplaine
Marlene Young
Great Southern
Steven
Hughes Electronics
Iridium
Motorola
Globalstar Telecommunications
Bernard Schwartz
Teledesic
Bill Gates
Craig McCaw
Schwartz
Woodsboro
Burgess Donald Trimmer
Ownpat
Berry
Ea AN
Orley Bourland
Harry O. Smith
Patricia Crum
Glenn Zimmerman
Emmitsburg
VFW
L. Little
Irving Gue
Irving Construction Company
Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
Big Brother
Coventioneers
Phyllis Schell
Thurmont
Patrick Turner Myersville
the Lifestyle Link
Diana Campbell
Monrovia
The
Frederick News
E. Patrick St
P.O
Freenews
Crosslink
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!