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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1987
Page
3
The Frederick County fair opens Sunday and is hailed as one of the state’s best. The article lauds home baked goods, country music, farm machinery, livestock, food, volunteer fire departments, and enjoyable rides. A map on C-8 helps visitors navigate as the fair grows across acres and runs through September 27.
Roy Meachum argues the main story is voter apathy in Baltimore elections. Schmoke won amid soft campaigns and media heat. Schaefer backed Burns faltered. Sunpapers endorsements and racial tension shaped the race, while turnout dictated results and sparked wider concerns about journalism and politics.
The piece weighs Judge Robert Bork's stance against strong press privileges while backing government secrecy under FOIA. It cites cases where Bork supported reclassification and limited disclosure, and contrasts his views with calls for greater journalist access. It also covers Saudi arms debates and a naval secretary’s remarks.
A frost lingered on pumpkins in Frederick County with a 35 degree low, a record-approaching September heat. Dr. Kefauver links typhoid cases to carriers, not water, and a Frederick Tailoring Co sales tour faced delays. Fire chiefs plan a new central alarm system as Brunswick imposes a water ban. Jefferson’s Concord Mobile Home Park wins zoning approval after months of opposition.
In this letter, the writer questions Mayor Ronald Young’s drive to transform Carrell Creek into a showplace to prevent flooding, notes repeated discussions among city leaders, Annapolis delegates, and county officials, and challenges whether state funding will justify expansion. The piece expresses concern that growth may spoil Frederick’s historic charm and questions the value of rapid development for dollars.
A Frederick letter criticizes the peace movement urging schools to indoctrinate youth, favoring continued military strength to deter attacks. The piece quotes Lenin on shaping youth and warns against pacifist influence. Memorial notes express support for Mason-Dixon League's successful summer season and praise volunteers, sponsors, and community groups for Babe Ruth baseball events in Maryland.
Marguerite Snyder urges continued Maryland Assembly coverage detailing voting records of local delegates and senators. She highlights bills chosen by Maryland Business for Responsive Government and the need for citizens to track economic development legislation and Annapolis activity.
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