US hits record oil imports as dependence grows
U S Commerce figures show January oil imports at 291 million barrels, an all time high, with prices rising from 17.97 to 20.13 per barrel. The trade deficit rose 20.5 percent mainly due to oil, while imports reached 54 percent of consumption at the start of 1990. Domestic production fell about 7 percent, the lowest since 1963.
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United States
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Mideast Arab Nations
Skulduggery in Winchester Hall Moves Office Complex
Roy Meachum denounces the school board move from Church Street to Hayward Road as a costly boondoggle. He cites secrecy, inflated cost projections, and political manipulation by Winchester Hall officials and commissioners, urging BoE elections and accountability.
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Noel Farmer
Board of Education
Hayward Road
Church Street
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Bok
Winchester Hall
Anita Stup
Annapolis
Mark Hoke
Hoke
Galen Clagett
Winchester
Military cuts favor foreigners in U.S. bases overseas
The Bush plan would shed 91,000 troops and 21,000 American civilians, with overseas German workers retaining perks. Germans on the Pentagon payroll number 55,286, costing $1.5 billion last year and enjoying 12 holidays, far above the eight holidays for Americans. The report notes lavish terms for host nations amid a “peace dividend” push.
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U.S
Bush
Pentagon
Pentagon Stands Pat on Foreign Nationals Pay Packages
The piece notes U S taxpayers spent 78 million dollars on 3 421 Italians working at military bases last year and reports generous bonuses and special allowances for foreign workers including cure leave up to six weeks to relieve stress. It also cites a House panel hearing on April 3 and critiques Bush and Baker bypassing professionals in foreign policy.
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Jim Lynch
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James Baker
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Maryland trout season opens amid heavy rains and floods
Fresh water trout season starts at 5 30 a m with anglers along creeks from Garrett to Harford counties as MARCH posts above normal rainfall and near flood levels. Monocacy River runs bank full and tributaries flood as weather disrupts the region. A thief pockets two boxes of cough drops a fountain pen and a flashlight from Sinclair Refining Company bulk plant after a broken window. later a police academy commendation honors Frederick News-Post reporter George A Dorsey Jr whose fair and confidential reporting has earned respect among law enforcement. Seven new Frederick City Police officers graduate at Governor Thomas Johnson High School with diplomas presented by Mayor Magaha. Frederick County Farm Bureau votes to back placing the charter government question on the fall ballot.
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East South Street
Harold A. Twentey
Frederick
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Frederick News-Post
Frederick Police Academy
Charles V. Main
George A. Dorsey Jr
Frederick City
Governor Thomas Johnson High School
James Adrian Bohrer
Elmer Vincent Coburn Jr
William Edward Eshbaugh
Philip Anthony Larkin
William Leslie Strange Jr
Robert Louis Strongei
Ralph Andrew Webb
RE. Paul Magaha
Location debate over Frederick County Board of Education offices
A letter from Fred Brown Jr argues the county board exists to serve all citizens, not to bolster the city’s economy. He urges locating offices where they function best for the entire county and at the lowest cost, rejecting use of education funds for the city’s economic welfare.
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Frederick County
Public punishment urged for horse abuser in Maryland
Eric Lister of Clarksburg urges public shaming of Carmin Edward Schueler of Pasadena for starving and shooting a horse in a second cruelty case. He commends the court for a $1000 fine, a week in jail and 150 hours of community service but says harsher social consequences are needed and asks for a published photo so neighbors can avoid him.
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Carmin
Edward Schueler
Pasadena
Schueler
Mr. Schueler
Letter: Sundergill defends ethics and ad stance
Ron Sundergill, a candidate for Frederick County Commissioner, explains he appeared in an old optician ad seven months ago without compensation and withdrew it after learning of his candidacy. He denounces gossip, pledges a clean campaign, rejects endorsements, and urges voters to demand high ethics, offering his phone number for information.
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G. Lee Teets
Optician
Mr. Teets
Frederick County
Teets
Standing up to abuse a badge commendation to Francesca McCarter
Ricky E Contreras praises Francesca McCarter and family for filing a formal complaint against Frederick City Police over alleged brutality. He criticizes Police Chief Richard Ashton for denying concerns and urges reform, noting danger of threats against complainants and urging accountability.
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Francesca McCarter
Frederick City
Richard Ashton
Continuity Question After Frederick County Rezoning Vote
The Frederick County Commissioners, by a 3-2 vote on March 13, approved further rezoning along Old Annapolis Road despite citizen objections and staff warnings that upgrades were needed first. Commissioner Bollinger joined Hoke and Smith. he later announced a bid for reelection citing continuity. Franklin & Reed Mount Airy.
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Frederick County
Old Annapolis Road
Planning Commission
Sterling Bollinger
Bollinger
Mark Hoke
Charles Smith
Letters to the Editor Address Policy Notice
The Frederick News Post invites legibly written signed letters with the water's address and telephone number for verification. Due to high volume some letters may not be published. Address Letters to the Editor The Frederick News Post 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21701.
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