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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1985
Page
1
Frederick artist Barbara Yeager joined a crowd at Baker Park on Wednesday enjoying fall like temperatures from a strong cold front. The relief is expected to linger through the weekend and bring a mild autumn mood to the area.
In Cincinnati Pete Rose tied and then surpassed Ty Cobb with career hit number 4 191 breaking the record with a first inning single against the San Diego Padres. He cried on field as teammates and coaches celebrated and President Reagan phoned congratulations. Rose added two more hits including a triple and scored both Reds runs in a 2 0 victory.
The Great Frederick Fair hosts its 123rd edition with a Sunday night crowning ceremony for the queen and king among its early events. An old quote from Sir Henry Wotton is cited about ambassadors and honesty.
The 123rd Great Frederick Fair starts with the 4H western horse show on September 14 and official opening on September 17. Fair president Joseph Free notes strong local interest and entries in buildings and livestock, with new identification for all 43 buildings and two new structures a poultry and maintenance building.
Frederick Republicans and Democrats moved quickly to plan for the November 5 general contest. Voter turnout was 14 percent, four points below 1981. Incumbent Democrat Mayor Ronald N. Young and GOP hopeful Donna J.R. Lane lead tickets planning headquarters, fundraising, and voter outreach while addressing apathy and solid issues.
Frederick County Planning Commission backed annexing over 300 acres into the City of Frederick in a 4-1 vote, with commissioner Gray dissenting. The action would rezone 250 acres plus a near 50 acre tract, altering densities and triggering road and school impact provisions. A public hearing is set for September 26.
Former District Court Judge Stanley Y. Bennett faced a brief Maryland Court of Appeals hearing offering little defense against disbarment. Bennett was defrocked last November for forging Judge Mary Ann Steepler’s signature to clear a political ally’s grandson’s driving record amid a heated campaign.
President Reagan asks top Republicans to unite behind tax reform as trade protectionism concerns rise. At a White House session with GOP leaders he framed tax reform as part of a broader economic strategy, urging coordinated action before public focus shifts to trade policy.
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