Social Security tax increases spark debate in Frederick County
The piece surveys rising Social Security payroll tax rates from 5.85 percent in the 1970s toward 7.65 percent in 1990 and examines arguments for and against repealing slated increases. It notes impact on seniors, working residents, and employers, with local concern from Rep. Beverly Byron’s Frederick County constituents.
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Heritage Foundation
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Congress
Beverly Byron
Decline of Frederick County Growth and Change
Roy Meachum argues growing development enriches contractors and banks while eroding quality of life. He cites Potomac Edison growth, crowded roads, portable classrooms, and strained water in Frederick County, blaming lack of timely state action and a No-Growth mindset. He warns Loudoun’s past boom as a caution and promises further thoughts Friday.
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Fairfax
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Potomac
Loudoun
MD. 28
Dulles Airport
Leesburg
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New Orleans
Washington
Europe
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Khomeini linked Lebanon terror network exposed by CIA memo
A detailed account claims Ayatollah Khomeini oversees a Beirut based terrorist alliance in the Bekaa Valley. It describes the Council of Lebanon directing groups such as Hezbollah and Islamic Amel under Tehran, with hostages and assassinations tied to Iranian orders. The piece links Imad Mughayah to hostage outcomes and notes Buckley’s torture claim amid U.S. denial.
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Baalhek
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Hezbollah
Islamic Tihad
Secret Council of
Bekaa Valley
Damascus
Imad Mughayah
Ayatolah
Ahmad Khomeini
Valley of Death
Mr. Stull
Linder
Oliver North
Col. North
Benjamin Linder
Stull
NSC
Western Maryland Holstein Field Day draws hundreds in Middletown
The fourth annual event at Sigler's Grove drew several hundred dairy enthusiasts as 60 cattle were shown. MD university leader Kenneth Skeler called dairying Maryland’s chief industry with 21 million yearly revenue, 3 million in Frederick County.
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Frederick County Holstein Association
Frederick
Carroll
Montgomery Counties
Kenneth C. Skeler
University of Maryland
Maryland
Frederick County
Letters dispute Benjamin Linder and North in Nicaragua debate
A reader rebuttal defends Col. North while criticizing Benjamin Linder and Sandinista actions. Arguments hinge on Linder’s gun and uniform, Contras versus Sandinistas, and alleged government crimes. Other letters praise Frederick County, urge democratic, nonviolent aid, and urge positive civic focus.
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South Africa
Col. North
Contra
North
CLA
Somoza
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Guatemala
Damascus Cat article a reader fondly recalls
A reader praises the front page piece The Damascus Cat in The Frederick News Post by Peter Mertz. The writer commends the well written fun article and notes Dr. Goodman shows compassion aiding hurt stray animals.
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