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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1987
Page
4
Frederick County zoning board members warn that after opinions are issued on land use the rules lack bite without enforcement. C Gordon Smith cites widespread violations and too few inspectors, proposing districting the county for regular inspections to ensure orderly compliance.
Robert C. Reid argues that U S schooling shows widespread decline and argues for national testing, broader reporting by state, and reform driven by the National Endowment for the Humanities. He cites Lynne Cheney, SAT limits, and calls for independent teacher certification, history emphasis, and reduced administration to restore humanities and basic skills.
The piece warns that home equity loans resemble a risky boom fueled by tax reform and lax lending. It cites large borrowing in late 1986, loose terms, teaser rates, and high potential payment shocks. Experts caution that many borrowers could default as rates rise and lenders demand varied repayment.
Seventy five hundred students are distributed across Frederick High School and four other city schools with seniors and juniors leading. Enrollment projects indicate further growth in days ahead while the Holy Bible arrives at the new C Burr Artz Library. Brunswick plans a special meeting to set the tax rate at $1.25 with attention to $5,000 in delinquent water rents.
Twenty years ago on September 8 1967 motorists faced dense fog on Frederick County highways slowing travel but yielding no serious crashes as the fog lifted by 9 30 a m The temperature dropped from 89 3 to 53 degrees and a Fort Detrick workforce reduction anticipated by Col Peter Olenchuk would be smaller than planned with at most 10 of 1900 civilians to be laid off The Frederick City Board of Aldermen approved removing mid block loading zones on Market and Patrick streets to ease congestion and move loading to block ends under Major Charles Main’s plan
A reader questions the Contragate hearings, asserting crimes like gun running and drug smuggling exist and deserve investigation. The letter argues human rights matter and questions values linked to money, life, and liberty, urging scrutiny over government actions.
Local Myersville residents prepare to vote on annexing Flook Farm into town limits to fund sewer and water upgrades. Opponents warn population growth will bring traffic, shopping centers, and safety concerns, fearing a town become a throughway to Germantown and Rockville.
Helen Cover denounces Dr. Stuart Berger for harming Frederick County by blocking local youths from teaching positions. The letter argues local graduates must be preferred to sustain community continuity, youth involvement, and civic life, warning against a draining, transient population in schools and services.
Thomas Germantown argues that Nicaraguan interior minister Thomas Borge vows to export the revolution to El Salvador Guatemala Honduras and Mexico, claiming Reagan prophecy is true and urging immediate U S action before the 1988 election and a liberal Congress allows Sandinistas to advance their plan.
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