Recycling plan sparks cost and logistics debate in Maryland
State and Montgomery County officials weigh homeowner responsibility for curbside recycling. Plan would require separate bags and trucks for bottles, cans, and paper, raising cost concerns and triggering objections in Annapolis. Frederick city cuts trash pickup to twice weekly and opens landfill earlier at 4 a.m. Residents urged to report litter and truck traffic to City Hall and the state health department.
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Montgomery County
Annapolis
Maryland
Frederick City
Reids Ford Road
City Hall
State Health Department
Maryland Guns Limits Show NRA Pressure Backlash
Roy Meachum argues the Maryland General Assembly passed a strong handgun control measure despite NRA pressure. He notes majorities in both houses and cites threats, political pressure, and the governor’s support as part of a broader battle over gun rights and public safety. He urges citizens to respond amid ongoing gun lobby activity.
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General Assembly
National Rifle Association
Maryland
Todby
Joseph ‘Tydings
Joe Tydings
NRA
Martin Luther King Jr
Robert Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
Association
Baltimore
Willian Donald Schaefer
Frederick
Charles Smelser
Letters Raise Truth and Policy Crises Over Panama
John C. Webb Jr. of Gaithersburg protests media standards and warns that withholding news about HR 4256 threatens Panamanian civilians and 40,000 Americans in Panama. He criticizes State Department opposition, calls for OAS UN involvement, and questions presidential plans to intervene in Panama under the 1977 Panama Canal Treaties.
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Manchester Union
New York
America
Washington, D.C
Central America
Panama
Ruth
Texas
Jack Fields
State Department
Panama Canal
Noriega
Department of State
Omar Torrijos
Carter
Organization of American States
United Nations
Societ
Afghanistan
OAS
Maryland
Paul Sarbanes
Regan
Israel as a totalitarian aggressor is a lie claim
A reader argues that depicting Israel as a totalitarian aggressor is false while the Mid East crisis remains complex. The letter cites history, refugee flows, and bias, contrasting Jewish resilience with Arab refugee policy and quoting UNWRA and biblical verses to defend Israel’s stance amid regional conflict.
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Israel
Mid-East
PLO
Roy Meachum
U.S
New Jersey
TFN
Syria
Lebanon
Jordan
Egypt
Ralph Galloway
United Nations Relief and Works Agency For Palestine Refugees
UNWRA
Meachum
Zion
Frederick’s Chief Ashton Blunder Draws Criticism
Steve Burd of Jefferson criticizes Frederick police for mishandling a rape case and delaying release of a composite sketch. He argues withholding facts harms public safety while noting Frederick’s generally low crime level but poor response when serious crimes occur.
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Ashton
Frederick
Chief Ashton
Frederick City
Frederick County
Bush faulted on civil rights record in cabinet critique
Washington notes reveal Vice President George Bush faces criticism from top officials over his civil rights stance. HUD Secretary Samuel Pierce, a longtime insider, voices concern about Bush's hands off approach until campaign season. Reports cite Bush’s veto of the Grove City bill and prior opposition to key civil rights actions, though aides resist the portrayal. Pierce praises Bush on a federal task force, border initiatives, and foreign relations, while others emphasize cautious involvement on civil rights throughout the Reagan years.
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Washington
George Bush
Reagan
Samuel R. Pierce, Jr
Housing and Urban Development
Pierce
Mr. Bush
HUD
Bush
Grove City
Senate
House
Supreme Court
Grove City College
Bell
Congress
South Africa
Bob Jones University
Greenville
D.C
Sam
Mr. Pierce
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
California
William Bennett
National Education Association
Bennett
United Feature Syndicate
Inv
Frederick County offices urged to stay in courthouse
Frederick County Farm Bureau Grange and Soil Conservation Commission urged the county commissioners to retain the Farm Agent office in the courthouse, warning that moving it to Winchester Hall would cause confusion for farmers. A five year old antisoliciting ordinance was tested after a North Market Street incident.
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Frederick County
Winchester Hall
Frederick County Farm Bureau
The
Grange
Soil Conservation Commission
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Frederick
North Market Street
Howard Tyergar
T'yeryar
Myersville
Hane Development Corporation
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John C. Webb JR
Gaithersburg
Betty Intrater
Steve Burd
Jefferson
Jack Anderson
News-Post
Point of Rocks
Baltimore and Ohio
Civilian’ Conservation Corps
CCC
Fishing Creek
J.C. Davis
All Saints Street
Barry W. Horner
Murray H
Fout
Frederick County Welfare Board
Department of Welfare
Goodloc
Byron
Boston
Cumberland Valley Athletic Club
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