Saddam Hussein's vast army alarms the world
Gen Colin Powell warns of Iraq's huge forces and advanced weapons. Saddam Hussein seized Kuwait in hours, gaining oil fields and debt relief aims. Bush calls it naked aggression and imposes embargoes while the Soviets halt weapons sales. The world contemplates stronger action to curb his expansion.
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Obscene rap group 2 Live Crew faces bans and trials
The piece critiques 2 Live Crew and their album As Nasty As They Wanna Be and its follow ups, noting Florida bans and trials while defenders argue art and free speech. It cites media obsession with obscenity counts and clashes over First Amendment rights.
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America
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Newsweek
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Washington Post
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ACLU
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Carlton Long
Columbia University
Robert Perry
New York Law School
Luther Campbell
Louis Armstrong
Bob Hope
Robert Mapplethorpe
Supreme Court
Washington's costly federal office center put on hold
federal officials have shelved the 1.1 billion International Cultural and Trade Center project in downtown Washington DC amid cost overruns and contract steering probes. the plan, led by the pennsylvania avenue development corp, included private offices and a members club with a 1500 initiation fee and ongoing dues. construction has not begun. estimates rose from 460 million to over 800 million, with fears it could reach 1 billion. concerns about minority participation, mayor marion barry involvement, and leasing risks prompted gsa head richard austin to delay until finances are settled. congress debates the project but leans toward restraint.
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General Services Administration
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Delta
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Europe
Italy
Four Aldermen back meter trial in Frederick city vote
The Frederick Board of Aldermen including Edward P. Oden Herbert S Schroeder E Paul Magaha and Russell H McCain favored a trial of parking meters as a civic committee recommended President Charles W Stup was unavailable for comment. District maintenance reports detours removed on state roads and National Guard summer camp duties shift to New York. Maryland faces heating oil cost rise due to low sulphur content rules. County to provide free voter lists to American Party and city officials. Beall notes strong base in Frederick Carroll and Washington counties for Senate bid.
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Frederick
Ralph C. Holliday
Citadel
South Carolina
Maryland National Guard
New York State
Frederick County
City Roadblocks Drive County Residents Away
Steve Ward criticizes Frederick City Fathers for synchronized traffic lights on Rosemont Avenue and closure of Shookstown Road, arguing poor access harms business. He predicts more employers relocating and residents shopping in county malls.
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Frederick
Rosemont Avenue
Shookstown
Board of Education
Benson campaigns on environment in Frederick County race
In a Reisterstown report, Kathy Benson promotes environmental protection as a core campaign issue for Frederick County Commissioner. Her picnic showcased labels on pickup trucks marking glass aluminum and plastics, signaling caretaking and common sense goals. Local readers praise a Democratic candidate taking a visible stand and offer well wishes for her bid.
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Kathy Benson
Frederick County
New blood urged for Frederick County leadership
Arthur Stine of Baltimore appeals in a local political statement urging Frederick County voters to elect new representatives with vision who will curb over growth and improper zoning to protect heritage and virgin beauty for future generations.
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Winchester Hall
Frederick County
Letter to the Editor targets OMB leader and reforms
The author attacks Richard Darman and calls for replacing political and judicial figures to protect national security and morale. He argues against waste cleanup costs, urges removal of top brass and Supreme Court judges, and proposes replacing figures with more conscientious emendators. The piece reflects partisan frustration from Thurmont, naming Joseph J. Balbi as author.
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OMB
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Jack Anderson
News-Post
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Supreme Court
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Bower
Stepler
Earn Our Vote in Frederick County County Commissioner Race
Harold Shriver of New Midway laments silence from 26 candidates ahead of the August 13 deadline and November 6 election. He urges candidates to actively share issues on taxes growth transportation education fire services waste and homelessness to inform unregistered voters and inspire turnout.
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Frederick County
Letters to the Editor Policy for The Frederick News Post
Readers are invited to submit legible signed letters with the writer’s address and phone number for verification. The newspaper may edit for length and content and cannot publish all letters. Poetry and religious verse are not accepted. Address letters to the Editor at The Frederick News Post 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21707.
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