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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1987
Page
3
Frederick County commissioners order review after a $30 water pump purchased through the county motor pool appears to have gone to a Subaru part not matching county vehicles. Purchasing agent Lee Koontz flagged the anomaly during spring inventory, leading to the part’s return and a broader audit of spending practices.
Roy Meachum notes Frederick mayor Ron Young plans a broad push to win a fifth term as competitors Clagett and Kreissig deny interest. The piece cites a rumored dossier on anti city positions, private deals, and a hostile press climate. It discusses Schaefer’s influence and the wider political chessboard in Frederick.
Newly released Iran Contra committee documents reveal a April 30 1984 memo linking VP Bush and his aide Donald Gregg to briefing Felix Rodriguez on contra resupply and the war in El Salvador. Gregg admits knowing Rodriguez’s covert role and North’s private network while insisting Bush was not informed.
BRUNSWICK residents who enlisted aid from Baltimore Mayor Howard W. Jackson to block a political deal moving their post office learned he intervened with Washington authorities. Jackson wrote to a delegation and said he had discussed the matter with Congressman David J. Lewis and the Postmaster General to keep the office in its present location.
Letter argues that hopeful talks with Russia risk NATO disadvantage and false security. It urges moral reform and prayer, citing Fatima 1917 warnings, claiming only Russia’s conversion and divine aid can secure lasting peace and protect America from future calamities.
Readers accuse Congresswoman Beverly Byron of defying the Constitution by funding CIA‑administered humanitarian aid to the contras in Nicaragua. They condemn reported human rights abuses, urge impeachment of officials, and call for leaders who uphold the law and avoid influence by contractors and PACs. Yvonne Small of Taneytown and John and Vick Espinosa of Buckeystown sign the letter urging action.
In Takoma Park activists from the People for the Ethical Elimination of Animals call Frederick County a "roach motel" and oppose pest imports, urging sharing of concerns with Prince George's and Montgomery counties while praising local nature and heritage. Esther Hasson Kelly addressed residents amid the debate.
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