Roads Not Taken. Frederick County Road Delays Continue
Maryland SHA officials warn of a decade backlog in road work as Frederick County faces growing traffic and safety concerns. County commissioners again list top improvements including U S 40 A Middletown bypass and Md 464 Brunswick, but state officials say funds are not available to address emerging needs.
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Maryland
SHA
Hal Rassvil
Frederics County
Frederick County
Annapolis
Middletown
East Street
Frederick
New Market
Brunswick
King Hussein as Peacemaker Faces Old Struggles in Washington
Roy Meachum portrays King Hussein as a reluctant mediator shaped by Iraq and U S ties, noting his English fluency and mixed American links. The piece weighs Jordan's fragile role amid Palestinian tensions, Syria’s aims, and Israel’s stance, asserting Hussein’s rare potential to broker peace though risks loom for his monarchy.
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Jordan
Hussein
Rome
CBS
West Bank
Midale
Washington
Iraq
United States
Middle East
Amman
Mecca
Medina
Lawrence of Arabia
England
France
Foreign Office
Syria
Transjordan
Britain
Palestine
London
Paris
Damascus
Lebanon
Baghdad
Whitehall
Arabia
Ofida
Saddam Hussein
Saddam
Palestine Liberation Organization
PLO
Hafez Assad
Israel
Jerusalem
George Bush
Saudi Arabia
Ie Ithe
Keating Five names haunt Washington ethics battles
Capitol Hill watches as Charles Keating’s influence surfaces through a list of five lawmakers later labeled the Keating Five. Senators Glenn and McCain face scrutiny alongside DeConcini, Riegel, and Cranston after a 1987 meeting with federal thrift regulators about Keating’s Lincoln Savings.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Charles Keating
Keating
Congressional
Congress
Keating Five
Sens
John Glenn
D-Ohio
Dennis DeConcini
D-Ariz
Donald Riegie
D-Mich
John McCain
R-Ariz
Alan Cranston
Dcalif
Senate Ethics Committee
Glenn
McCain
Lin
Keating scandal linked lawmakers and loan losses
The text recounts how McCain Glenn Cranston DeConcini and Metzenbaum navigated the Keating affair and related fundraising, noting aid to campaign drives and political maneuvering. It also mentions U S arms talks security lapses and document loss within the State Department.
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Metzenbaum
Keating
Cranston
Kim
Ohio
Congress
U.S
State Department
Evan Thinner
Vankentae
Frederick First Regiment Promoted At Rensselaer Falls
A regional bulletin notes several Frederick County National Guard promotions within the Maryland unit. George P. Keller elevates to master sergeant, with several sergeants and corporals advancing, including Rodney Willard and Charles Wenner gaining higher ranks. A local sheriff warns of full prosecutions and weapon confiscations amid widespread firearm complaints.
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Frederick
Maryland National Guard
Rensselaer Falls
N.Y
George P. Keller
Stokes K. Engle
Lewis B. Simpson
William R. Buxton
Horace R. Mohler
Roy L. Main
Richard $. Minnick
Rodney £. Willard
Charles W. Wenner
Candidates tackle police issues sparking debate at forum
In Frederick County the sheriff race drew strong attendance from Sheriff’s Department staff as candidates faced questions on inter agency cooperation growth patrol sharing accreditation training discipline promotions and related concerns. Critics urge full disclosure of the sheriff’s record noting delays and cost overruns in the accreditation program and alleged mismanagement in staff appointments and budgeting.
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Order of Police
Sheriff’s Department
Sheriff's Office
Frederick County
Robert Snyder
Calls for deeper coverage of sheriff race issues
Carl Harbaugii urges more in depth reporting on sheriff race issues and FOP topics. He complains that current coverage is limited to a single sentence and stresses that the public deserves fuller coverage of internal and external law enforcement concerns to ensure citizens receive proper services.
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FOP
Sheriff's Department
No landfill site fit for Schroder farm soils sparks outrage
Patty Hartman of Frederick condemns county actions over a health department complex and a Schroder farm landfill site. She cites unsuitable soils, a major east coast fault, and repeated MDE violations, questioning officials’ choices and state inaction while predicting halted work at the landfill and new site.
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Frederick County
Schroder
Health Department
Montevue Lane
Maryland Department of the Environment
MDE
Anita
Charlie
John
Mathias
Mikulski backs Roe stance amid Webster critique
Senator Barbara Mikulski reiterates support for Roe v. Wade and condemns Webster v. Reproductive Health Services. She argues medical science now recognizes a human life from conception and warns government limits on bearing a child threaten fundamental rights and protection of innocent life.
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Barbara Mikulski
Supreme Court
Sen. Mikulski
Webster Vs. Reproductive Health Services
Webster
Len Mikulski
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United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Tama
Horace M. Alexander
Buckeystown
Amelia L. Weinberg
Leo Weinberg
Troy State Teachers College
Troy
Ala
Esther Weinberg
Richmond, Va
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Clara W. Wachter
Hagerstown
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Potomac Edison Company
South Frederick
Ballenger
Wyngate
Feagaville
SUS
Frederick Falcons
Colts
Carl R. Harbaugii
County
Patty Hartman Frederick
Mikulski
Abortion
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Westminster
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