Chinese Navy Slipping Toward Inadequate Tech at Qingdao Base
Reports describe rusting submarines at China's Band base in Qingdao, home to the North Fleet, raising doubts about China becoming a modern naval power. Historical visits and secretive practices, including concealed reactor details on a nuclear sub, sparked long running debates between intelligence agencies.
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U.S. Navy
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Chinese Navy Faces Limits in Global Reach and Submarine Rise
The DIA and CIA clash over China’s naval strength with a coast‑guard minded fleet and a 12‑missile Xia class ballistic submarine. Indications point to possible modern subs under construction as modernization discourse rises after Gulf War tech.
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South China Sea
Remembering C Lease Bussard A Frederick Native Leader
Frederick mourns the death of C Lease Bussard at his San Juan retirement home. A life of action, he met Pope Paul VI in 1965 on a Mission for Peace visit and presented a national anthem plaque. He led Civil War centennial efforts, chaired local foundations, and helped establish the Jeanne Bussard Center with a lasting trust.
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Francis Scott Key
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Valley Forge
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J. Millard Tawes
Maryland
Maryland General Assembly
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Francis Scott Key Memorial Foundation
Frances Bussard
Jeanne Bussard
Rooney on Japan and Pearl Harbor aftermath
Andy Rooney argues the lasting tension between Americans and Japanese after Pearl Harbor. He contends bias persists, cites wartime losses, and questions U.S. policy on Japanese business influence while proposing provocative trade ideas. The piece reflects postwar sentiment and calls into question government role in shaping perceptions.
Frederick area notes include toy drive and housing code goals
A Frederick county roundup reports Francis Scott Key American Legion plans to distribute about 4000 used toys in good condition to the needy. Officials discuss a state building code for industrialized housing and mobile homes at a public hearing. Progress shown on a Walkersville housing development with 104 townhouses opening soon.
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American Legis Post
J. Earl Guibert
Frederick County
Department of Economic and Community Development
Frederick Community College
Walkersville
Daddy's bells carillon memory marks Baker Park anniversary
Sam writes on Baker Park Carillon's 50th anniversary recalling the tower once called "daddy's bells" by his grandfather Wilfred G. Blank and uncles who did the masonry. The 70 foot Baltimore County granite carillon, designed by John B. Hanne and built by Blank Brothers, stands as a premier eastern carillon with support from Friends of Baker Park and honors Joseph Dill Baker's legacy.
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Wilfred G. Blank
Harvey L. Blank Sr
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Rudolph
Ralph
Lloyd
Milton Kline
Relph
Baltimore County
John B. Hanne
York
Lloyd Culler
Westminster Nursery
Friends of
Joseph Dill Baker
Time to Debate Frederick County Gambling Bill
Residents urge delay on proposed gambling law arguing it would unleash widespread charitable and public gambling under the guise of supporting fire and rescue and other groups. They warn the bill is dangerous, expands permits, and could fund many organizations through $5 permits while offering little public safeguard.
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Wheels Fortune
Winchester Hall
George Miller
William Donald Schaefer
Frederick
Debated gambling bill draws county fears and voter call
Letters urge voters to decide legalization in the November 1992 election. Harold Shriver and Gerrit J. Schipper object to wide permit scope and cost, while Ed Offutt defends a film project. Ed Offutt notes community concerns about All Saints Street.
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