Call for Clear Federal Guideline After Drunken Flying Convictions
A 1986 federal law bans transporting passengers while intoxicated but lacks a blood alcohol threshold. After three Northwest pilots were convicted despite vague standards, advocates urge Congress to amend the statute. Prosecution relied on behavior and FAA eight hour rule rather than a specific BAC.
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Fargo
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Minneapolis
Federal Aviation Administration
Golfing while crisis rages. Bush shown optimistic on greens
Chicago Tribune columnist Roy Meacham questions if President Bush should golf during a looming Middle East crisis. An expert notes swing flaws but argues golf can project calm and resolve, while stressing perception shaping international views amid war tensions.
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Bush
Oval Office
IM. Kookie
Rookie
America
A CIA Bid to Oust Saddam Through Assassination
U S officials and CIA agents have signaled enemies of Saddam Hussein that the United States would welcome his death or removal. Given a ban on official assassinations, clandestine outfits across Europe and the Middle East are urged to act. Discontent Iraqi officers in touch with CIA intermediaries have led to multiple coup attempts this year. Mossad is also gathering Saddam movement data for a potential political payoff with President Bush.
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Bush
Mrs. Bush
Washington
U.S
Central Intelligence Agency
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State Department
Bush plot and Iraq arms stance shape regional tensions
The piece notes Bush and advisers musing on Saddam’s removal, Saddam’s peace offer to Iran amid an embargo, and dissent among Iraqi officers. It cites past U.S. covert actions, Noriega’s coup and Panama, and outlines the U.S. push to destroy chemical weapons by 1991 with eight incinerators, questioning congressional support and environmental risks.
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Panama
Manuel Noriega
CIA
Noriega
Saddam Hussein
U.S. Army
ALA
United States
Congress
Names Shift Amid War Era Anti German Sentiment
Fifty years ago during World War I anti German sentiment spurred name changes for German sounding products and local streets. In Frederick and Hagerstown, officials faced renaming Swastika Road and Lindbergh Avenue. A freight collision at Fifth and Market left driver Cora Fritz uninjured as the rail motor left the scene before police. Three witnesses said the auto ran a green light at the intersection.
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Frederick
Swastika Road
Lindbergh Avenue
Hitler
Senator Smith Attacks DoD Over Fort Detrick Allegations
Sen Margaret Chase Smith in the Senate criticized the Department of Defense for failing to refute accusations about U S Army chemical and biological warfare programs at Fort Detrick. She cited a Frederick News report by Richard Leichert noting false claims by a Congress member about Ralph L Powell. A light rain left 1.01 inches for August. Frederick Community College archaeology students assisted Rose Hill Manor restoration after infrared photos suggested earlier buildings.
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Army
Fort Detrick
Margaret Chase Smith
Senate
Department of Defense
U.S. Army
Frederick News. Post
Richard Leichert
Richard McCarthy
McCarthy
Ralph L. Powell
Mr. Powell
Boulder
Cola
Frederick Community College
Rose Hill Manor
Letter to the editor questions crime portrayal in Mount Airy
Richard Lawson of Mount Airy defends the town against allegations of high crime. He argues reported incidents are isolated, credits policing utilization, and urges constructive civic involvement over sensationalism. He suggests Carswell volunteer for planning and zoning to influence growth.
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Jay Carswell
Mount Airy
Mr. Carswell
Carswell
Little George’s
Gillis Road
Taylorsville
Talso
Jerry Johnson
Maryland
Johnson
Balloon launches draw reader letters on ecology and ethics
A Letter to the Editor urges organizers to stop releasing helium balloons at events citing harm to wildlife and oceans. It cites local examples from Frederick and notes groups that replaced balloon launches with kinder activities.
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New Jersey
News-Post
Nixon Library
Kemptown
Providence United Methodist Church
Frederick
Arthritis Foundation
North Frederick
PTA
FUTURE responds to criticism of candidate questionnaires
Clifford E. Snyder Jr. of FUTURE defends group endorsed questionnaires as vital for voter knowledge. He argues stopping or heavily censoring such questioning would threaten liberty and would require media willingness to publish full responses from candidates. He notes 16 volunteers contributed about 200 hours to the endorsement process.
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Harold Shriver
Frederick News-Post
Shriver
Future
Letters to the Editor Policy and Submission Details
The newspaper invites legibly signed letters with writer address and telephone for verification. Letters may be edited for length and content and not all may be published. Public interest topics have the best chance. poems and religious verse are not accepted. Address letters to the editor at News Past 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21701.
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