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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1990
Page
4
More than 250 drivers will log 3.7 million miles over nine months across Frederick County, transporting 22 500 children. Drivers must complete training and obtain a commercial license under a new state law, with safer new buses joining the fleet. Motorists are urged to stop for flashing red lights and obey school bus safety rules to protect riders.
A Washington Redskins Welcome Home Luncheon drew about 2,500 fans to the Grand Hyatt. Notables Jeff Bostic, Art Monk, Mark Rypien, and Charles Mann received standing ovations as 80 head-table guests were saluted. A fan collected autographs on a Rawlings ball via a long-winded emcee and gabbing officials, while a jet mechanic former player Chuck Cottier recalled the curveball.
California voters will decide on November 6 whether to raise the state liquor tax to 5 cents per drink. The revenue would fund alcohol abuse programs and enforcement, amidst a long industry campaign to block the Nickel-A-Drink proposal. Strong entities include California and national liquor groups, with billions in social costs cited.
The Beer Institute of America and major brewers have poured over 6 million to defeat higher taxes on alcohol. Guinness and other labels funded large sums in June as industry allies push a two-thirds approval requirement for any tax increase. National data show alcohol-related harms and costs, while executives frame the ballot questions as fiscal policy battles in California. The article also notes President Bush’s foreign policy ties and German officials' resistance to U.S. influence.
A Baltimore and Ohio freight derailed beside the Patapsco River and plunged into the water near Sykesville. Two crew members based at Brunswick died, with a third fatal injury occurring days later. A 70-man crew removed the locomotive and 23 cars from the river.
Joseph G. Maley of Mount Airy argues that recent Frederick News-Post Op/Ed pieces misstate the NEA controversy. He urges accountability for public funds, rejects censorship, and warns against letting art officials impose values without community input.
The Peace Resource Center expresses sorrow over the Iraqi Kuwaiti crisis and condemns Iraq for invading Kuwait. It supports an oil import boycott but urges humanitarian exemptions and warns against US troop deployment, urging peaceful resolution and accountability. The letter also notes hostages in Kuwait and criticizes President Bush for inaction, urging stronger protective action for Americans.
In Boyds William C. Austin blasts Neal Potter Montgomery County Councilman over quarry plans near Rockville Crushed Stone. He cites Adams Crenca Gudis Leggett Sabin and County Executive Sidney Kramer as leading opposition to the quarry and growth in the upcounty.
A citizen, PAT DORSEY, laments out-of-state residents in Maryland and Virginia, urging enforcement of taxes and vehicle tags to fund local services and curb perceived in-state tax burdens. He argues out-of-staters use county resources, avoid taxes, and avoid car tag compliance.
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