Readers reply to editorial on Frederick County meeting efficacy
Thomas and Joann Reich defend five commissioners who attended the Point of Rocks meeting on waste facility issues. They argue three democrats acted responsibly while two voted to reverse and insist the outlet should report with neutrality and accuracy to aid citizen Decisions.
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Frederick County
Point of Rocks
Winchester Hall
Gail’ Bowerman
David’ Gray
Ronald Sundergill
Ms. Bowerman
Mr. Gray
Frederick
Free State Recycling System blamed for risks to Point of Rocks
Brenda Yankaskas advocates curbside recycling but warns Free State Recycling Systems plans a revolving landfill in Point of Rocks will threaten water resources. The group cites floodplain location near streams and a nearby community well, urging residents to attend a Sept. 9 meeting at Valley Elementary School and call 301 696 2041 for info.
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Free State
Point of Rocks
Maryland
Frederick County
New Jersey
Potomac River
Environment
the Valley Elementary
Schoos
Maryland Department of the Environment
Andy Rooney on American know how and everyday quirks
Rooney muses on imperfect road design, climate control, breakfast habits, fruit quality and everyday objects. He notes farmers, cereals, poached eggs, teeth, oranges, melons, bananas, pears, airbags, pancake trends, shirt labels and cheap wire hangers, reflecting nostalgic humor on daily life.
Israel’s Gulf War readiness and fears amid the crisis
Marion Wolberg Weiss reflects on Israel’s preparedness during the Persian Gulf War. An Israeli colleague, a Tel Aviv University professor and wartime broadcaster, describes sealed rooms for chemical threats, the crucial role of radio, and the challenges of alert systems and CNN coverage. Weiss notes lingering anxieties about Israel’s vulnerability and resilience.
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Bush
Iraq
Washington
Israel
Middle East
Czechoslovakia
Tel ‘Aviv
Persian Gulf
Hussein
CNN
Tel Aviv
Hilton Hotel
Israél
Deaf phone system sparks public debate in Maryland
Mary Lynn Sinclair writes as a Maryland Association of the Deaf member and Telephone for All advocate about two articles on 45 cent charges for a deaf access system. She argues for rate base funding, accessibility for all users, and stresses public attitudes toward the relay service mandated by federal law and the opposition from the Public Service Commission.
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Maryland
MDAD
Tom Hattery
Dana Dembrow
Public Service Commission
Senate
Telephone Company
Man
Sengzica
Mead
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Garbage Project
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Earth
Marion Wolberg Weiss
Dowling College
Palestine
Terete
Egypt
Sinai
Jordan
Gaza ‘Strip
Sinal
Miles
Jen
Israel Today
Gaza
Golany
Mary Lynn Sinclair
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