Open County Offices Move Toward 24 Hour Access Policy
Frederik County Commissioners plan a policy to keep all county departments staffed during working hours with one annual closure allowed for unique circumstances. The rule requires calls to be answered by other offices and messages handled within 24 hours. Commissioner Sue Ann Yingling echoed public access priorities.
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Frederik County
Winchester Hall
Sterling Bollinger
Sue Ann Yingling
Ms. Yingling
Old San Juan Travelogue From a Puerto Rico Cruise Stop
A traveler describes Old San Juan's cobbled streets, El Morro fortress, and busy plazas. He notes bargain shopping on San Francisco Street, visits to San Juan Cathedral and Gran Hotel El Convento, and a ferry ride to Catano. Taxi and bus fares, hotel dining, and a casino stop at El San Juan Hotel are detailed, with a taxi exchange and local politics discussed.
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Puerto Rico
Christopher Columbus
San Juan
Spain
New World
el Morro
San Felipe del Morro
San Juan Bay
Fancis Drake
San Francisco
Plaza de Armis
Corinne
San Jose Street
Senorita
Celentine
San Francisco Street
Cristo Street
San Juan Cathederal
Juan Ponce de Leon
el Convento
Marina
Pier Two
San Juan-Catano
Catano
Bicardi Rum
Bacardi
Isla Verde
el San Juan
U.S
Commonwealth
Nuclear punch in Gulf shocks readers and experts
A Washington outlook describes U S nuclear forces in the Persian Gulf with 400 plus weapons on ships and bases, Stern warnings from experts and the risk of eroding moral standing. It notes Bush has not yet authorized nuclear use and questions Hussein's response to such force. It also covers Cavazos resigning as education secretary, seen as failing to reshape the department and moving to work outside government.
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Washington
America
Saddam Hussein
Persian Gulf
Hussein
U.S Navy
Bush
Gulf
United States
Iraq
Middle East
William Arkin
Greenpeace
Arkin
Hitler
Pentagon
Aarkcian
U.S
Lebanon
Ranger
Turkey
George Bush
Lauro Cavazos
Cavazos
Two Frederick youths fined for riding without lights at night
Two Frederick youths were fined five dollars plus costs after riding bicycles on a highway after dark without lights in Police Court before Magistrate Alton Y. Bennett. The judge warned they were riding with death that night.
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Frederick
Alton Y. Bennett
Bells Ringing For Christmas Salvation Army Spirit
A reader recalls family memories of giving to Salvation Army bell pots during Christmas. She notes how her mother, herself, and granddaughter Nikki contribute, with Nikki drawing a child's name for the charity’s Christmas for Kids Campaign. The letter stresses giving without receiving and urges keeping Christ in Christmas.
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Salvation Army
Frederick
Nikki
America
Christ
TR's big stick works
A reader defends Desert Shield policy and Saddam Hussein’s role. The letter argues Hussein is not Hitler but remains America’s enemy, criticizing antiwar sentiment as misinformed propaganda and urging recognition of his pragmatic, ruthless tactics.
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United States
Saddam Hussein
Dellbent
Adolf Hitler
Hussein
Baath Party
Iraq
America
Crisis stance and public concerns about schooling in Frederick
A reader argues the United States should press ahead to push Saddam Hussein to withdraw from Kuwait while maintaining aims for regional stability. The letter praises President Bush and national security leaders, then shifts to local concern about Frederick County schools. Richard Nickerson urges reworking bus use on Prospect Boulevard Center and Pearl streets to reduce underfilled buses and protect children crossing busy roads, citing safety and kidnapping fears and willingness to pay extra for student safety.
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Hussein
Syria
Israel
Iran
Saudi Arabia
United States
Kuwait
Teddy Roosevelt
U.S
Rima al Saban
Kuwalt
Bush
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Colin Powell
Defense
Richard Cheney
National Security Council
Frederick
Frederick County
Jefferson Street
U.S. 40
Fieldpoint
Prospect Boulevard
Center Street
Center
Pearl Streets
Pte
Eur
War as diversion in politics and the Bush presidency
A Frederick News Post letter argues war as a diversion from the 500 billion dollar savings and loan bailout and other debts. The writer urges stopping President Bush, noting armament lobby pressure and the public seeking a peace dividend. Readers are invited to submit legible signed letters with addresses for verification.
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United States
Bush
Fredenck News Post
Patrick St. Frederick
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Ick
ANDAR
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United Feature Syndicate, Inc
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Fisher
Walter P. Feaga
A. Hart Etchison
Richard F. Kline
C. Thomas Summers
Charles A. Opel Jr
Harry Rowe
Herman C. Gubisch
Ned Zeiler
William H. Bartgis
Poolesville
Monocacy Lions Club
Frederick County Human Relations Council
HRC
E. Paul Magaha
McCurdy Field
Thomas Reedy
W. Patrick Street
Brass and Copper Shop
State Human Relations Commission
Hildegarde Boswell
Fort Detrick
Lorraine Butts
Tr's Big Stick Works
Scott M. Plecs
Emmitsburg
Richard Nickerson Frederick
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