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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1989
Page
4
Today voters choose among six Democrats for five alderman seats while mayoral candidates are unchallenged. Polls open from 7 am to 7 pm at five city locations. Historical turnout noted: 1,204 of 8,701 in 1985.
A columnist riffs on the crowded field of yellow pages directories, pitting phone company volumes against independent competitors. He highlights the One Book concept with talking pages, access codes and ads, noting costs, features, and the ongoing industry fight while noting the shelf capacity crisis and vast ad revenue.
Senate probes question whether the CIA knew of a September 1985 Iran missile shipment soon after arrival in Tabriz. Testimony to Iran-Contra committees suggested the CIA was informed earlier, raising possible perjury concerns if agents misled lawmakers about November 1985 involvement. Investigations continue.
Former CIA desk officer testifies to Senate committees that a 1985 hostage deal was steered as a White House operation after a September shipment. The Iran Contra panels dispute timing, noting Casey learned of the plan on November 14 1985 in a McFarlane meeting. A memo from April 1987 surfaced during Webster’s confirmation but was not shared with Iran Contra investigators. CRACKING THE SALMONELLA THREAT British eggs prompt US scientists to hunt remedies as firms test shellless egg products for safer storage and potential supermarket use.
Police trotted suspects from a garage on Jefferson Pike after gunfire with officers near Steiner's Hill. One man wounded, another briefly escaped through dense brush as Frederick County officers, state police, and deputies pursued.
BEN NEWTON laments crime, immigration, drug traffic, and soft government. He cites the Cuban Missile Crisis, Grenada, and Libya as examples where the US stood firm, argues the nation has become weak, and urges a return to warrior posture.
A reader questions the handling of a dog’s illness after two days away. The letter asks whether owners sought veterinary diagnosis or blamed poisoning, urging professional care from animal hospitals and mobile vets rather than attributing cruelty.
A reader letter decries the term garbage in recycling discourse while criticizing the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1984. The piece argues for precise language and highlights tax surcharges on seniors, comparing projected costs to current coverage and urging constituents to contact Congress.
The writer notes a shift to euphemisms in modern speech, acknowledging both benefits and drawbacks. While gentler terms can lessen stigma, the piece laments how euphemism may obscure reality, suggesting even debts and social flaws will be rebranded rather than addressed directly.
Nancy Ward responds to a letter about her dog Tam, arguing it was unfair to blame her family. The writer raises questions about whether Tam had a tendency to wander near other dogs and why the dog was not kept safely confined. The piece suggests human responsibility in the dog’s actions and criticizes blaming the owner outright.
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