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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1990
Page
7
Frederick County volunteers for fire and rescue push recruitment through banners outside stations and at parades, receiving about 60 inquiries. Committee heads seek incentives and outreach to new residents and movers into the county, plus SOSAP reforms to monthly retirement benefits after age 60.
The Great Frederick Fair announced 4-H royalty including queen contenders from Frederick and surrounding towns. Princess nominees include Karren Mullen Heather Corson Christina Fling and more while 4-H prince hopefuls include Troy Eyler Jay Ruby Brad Etzler. Masters of ceremonies were Lester Dudrow and Susan Summers.
Foley remains firm on taxes while Democrats oppose a capital gains cut. Republicans push for a rate cut to stimulate the economy, hoping higher taxes on wealthier earners and other reforms. Darman floated options including eliminating deductions for high earners as talks delayed. Both parties favor higher levies on alcohol, luxury goods, energy, and possibly cigarettes as negotiations continue.
Reported moves include new U.N. embargo steps, Egypt to send troops and armor to Saudi Arabia, Japan to deploy medical team, and Moscow restoring ties with Riyadh as Iraqi border actions force Kuwaiti exodus and dissolution of Kuwait Airways. Demonstrations in Baghdad denounce Bush while Arab leaders face censure.
Residents of North Farm recall a coordinated hunting attack by three Rottweilers on a woman and her 3 year old son. The woman underwent surgery for nine deep wounds and faces long-term psychological effects. A hearing by the Rockville Animal Control Board will determine if the dogs are removed.
L.A. Law won best drama for the third time in four years as Murphy Brown took best comedy and Twin Peaks earned two technical prizes. Ted Danson finally won as best comedy actor while Candice Bergen repeated as best actress. Tracey Ullman Show led non televised awards with six. Columbo star Peter Falk captured dramatic actor, and Thirtysomething’s Patricia Wettig took best dramatic actress. Drug Wars: The Camarena Story won best miniseries.
Lech Walesa, Solidarity leader and former shipyard electrician, says he will run for president in Poland's upcoming popular elections. He cites a fulfillment of a pledge made in 1980 and notes tensions with current government allies as Poland shifts toward multiparty democracy.
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