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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1987
Page
3
Janet Owens, a biology teacher at Catoctin High School, was named a 1987 Presidential Award recipient for Excellence in Teaching Science. Readers praise her innovative methods, dedication, and focus on helping remedial students while fostering student engagement and curiosity.
Bob Reid reports on the FDA ruling to withhold approval for tissue plasminogen activator, a clot-dissolving drug lauded by NIH trials and Harvard experts, despite its potential to save many heart attack victims. The piece contrasts FDA concerns about brain bleeding with strong claims of efficacy and profits for Genentech, then notes Mevacor’s later approval and broad safety warnings in consumer drug guides.
Jack Anderson and Joseph Spear report on a proposed 16 billion housing bill aimed at aiding the poor through construction and subsidies. They warn that bureaucrats and developers would profit, while vacancies exist in many cities. They compare vouchers versus new builds and cite a Taxpayers Commission study showing weak benefit per dollar.
Yesterday items from the News-Post describe Hood College orientation for new students with Dean Ruth V. Pope Miss Ruth E. Perry and Miss Daisy Darner guiding them. Incoming students toured and learned about Life at Hood with moving pictures and songs. Seventy three Frederick County women reserved seats for a luncheon at the tri county homemakers meeting at Western Maryland College in Westminster.
Mayor Culler appealed to Sen Millard E Tydings to win approval of a 245000 PWA grant for a new Frederick County high school and improvements to other schools. 20 years ago on September 22, 1967 nineteen girls competed for the 4-H Queen title at the Great Frederick Fair amid county operations and vast payroll and voucher checks. Brief showers and a water shortage preview were noted with Brunswick under a no nonessential use ban as of late September.
A letter from Gaithersburg resident Deanna LuEn Beck urges county leaders and voters to halt unchecked development and refuse more garbage incineration. She cites Sugarloaf Mountain preservation, Gordon Strong’s gift, and calls for conserving natural heritage amid growth. Nancy E. Hanel of Trampsville and Kenneth A. Bartgis of New Market also commend WFMD for public service and community announcements.
A reader from Frederick praises The Frederick News-Post for its Antietam anniversary coverage and the Celebrations of Citizenship features. He commends editorials, maps, and layouts that honor the Constitution and Lincoln era, urging continued patriotic spirit and flag pride.
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