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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1990
Page
4
Editorial critiques Frederick curfew raids that followed a city push to curb late night activity. Report notes police targeted multiple locations before finding teens at one venue, Rainbow, raising concerns over racial focus and heightened scrutiny of African American patrons.
The author condemns a Saturday raid on Rainbow Hunan by Frederick officials led by Mayor Paul Gordon and Police Chief Richard Ashton. He portrays their conduct as bullying and racially charged, noting cuffed teens, injuries, and public hurt to community trust while praising Gordon's accountability but urging reforms in the police department.
A U.S. syndicated column details Saddam Hussein's executions of more than 300 senior officers since the 1990 invasion of Kuwait. It recalls past purges, on-court confessions, and dramatic crackdowns, portraying a regime ruled by fear and brutal tactics. It contrasts wartime losses with alleged mismanagement and helicopter crashes.
Hundreds of Frederick County men, ages 21 to 35, crowd the Courthouse seeking their draft serial numbers as Maryland assigns quota figures for the first November draft lottery. County boards will average seven to eight registrants each. A sewer pipe project advances along Carroll Parkway. Sheriff race debate centers on the number of special deputies under Maryland law. A News-Post reporter tests deputy eligibility for 50 cents. Republicans rally at Frederick Fairgrounds for gubernatorial candidate J. Blair, led by Earl C. Simman and local youth groups.
A Frederick reader condemns October front page coverage of 28 black youths cited for curfew at a North Market Street establishment as discriminatory and counterproductive. The letter argues the mayor used biased, punitive tactics against Black youth, worsening community strife and calling for prayers and leadership change.
A Brunswick resident describes living near Middletown while expressing concern over the mayor recall. He details decades of running an antique shop in vacant buildings that helped sustain the city and notes having an interest in his family’s future amid local political debates.
Susan Fauntleroy led Brunswick improvements over the past years, with supporters urging continued government backing. The letter argues for a change in attitude, calls for civic involvement, and criticizes racial accusations amid concerns about crime, curfews, and club safety in Frederick, urging responsible parenting and club controls.
In Florida a state sponsored deer hunt for youths ages 8 to 15 sparks protests. A lawyer for the protest group argues training children in violence fosters future aggression, while supporters cite hunting as a tradition and say many hunters respect nature. A defender notes many killers act in cities, not in woods, and urges parental guidance.
Grace Sheetenhelm praises traffic signals near New Market area, thanking Michelle Thornton and three bus drivers including her husband. She recalls years of problems in the corridor and a recent foggy morning when the signal offered peace of mind for safely crossing the Md. 75 intersection.
Linda M. Spates, president of Discovery Homeowners Association, warns that some Frederick County real estate agents fail to provide Maryland HOA documents before settlement. New homeowners report missing copies, lack of notice on assessments, and other issues caused by agents not informing buyers of HOA benefits and obligations. The association urges sellers and Realtors to ensure buyers receive all documents to avoid mis obligations.
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