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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1987
Page
3
Roger Alan Zook admitted to abusing children as young as six, prompting a guilty plea that ends the trial and spares victims public testimony. Prosecutor Meyers notes care toward victims while awaiting a pre sentence psychological evaluation before sentencing and possible incarceration.
Roy Meachum recalls the 125th Great Frederick Fair with notes on flowers, 4-H livestock auction rhythm, and memories of fairs past. He highlights meeting locals, the News-Post calendar and photographer Sam Yu’s balloon image, plus a Patrick Street reception. The piece ends with hopes for future fair weeks and new local ventures.
Washington lawmakers clash over how to assign blame to Reagan and Bush in the Iran contra affair. The joint committee weighs a top secret 80 page summary, internal memos, and memo revelations about Bush staff involvement. Republicans seek to minimize Bush blame, Democrats push for strong condemnation and constitutional crisis framing.
WPA district supervisor Fred W. Springer disclosed that Frederick County had only 263 workers on relief rolls last week, under a quarter of the peak 1,197 reached on March 7, 1935, due largely to farm labor transfers. Plans for a concert series by the Frederick Cooperative Concert Association were announced, starting with a dinner at the Francis Scott Key Hotel as members discussed recruitment. The Court Clerk received two amendments from the State Tax Commission: Frederick Trading Company increases capital stock from 5,000 to 10,000 shares at $10 each, and Brunswick Mills Inc. changes its name to Thomas H. Brown Hosiery Co., Inc., with Thomas H. Brown as president.
Cloudy skies and light drizzle fail to dampen fairgoers as a Walkersville youth wins grand champion steer at the 4-H show. The Angus steer shown by William Stup is tied to Edgar and Mrs. Stup of Walkersville. Eleven Fort Detrick scientists speak at a Maryland Biology Teachers meeting at Governor Thomas Johnson High School. Fort Detrick official Dr. Riley D. Housewright delivers the keynote on science education. The 1967-68 Emmitsburg Fine Arts Program at St. Joseph College features exhibits, lectures, and performances in cooperation with Catholic University, drawing noted musicians and artists.
A letter from Barry F. Scher, Vice President of Public Affairs for Giant Food, Inc., states the Giant store will remain at the Westridge Shopping Center in Frederick, denying a rumored closing and affirming a long term corporate presence in the city.
Readers recount eight years in 4-H and express concern over dwindling smiles and guidance at the fair. They urge extension agents to rejoin the mentoring role, improve judging access, and restore learning, warning that frustration may keep families away. Other letters critique public figures, discuss faith amid tragedy, and call for civil dialogue in Emmitsburg.
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