Frederick area weighs reforms and 1991 outlook
Frederick city officials seek to extend the drug free school zone to administrative buildings, aiming tougher penalties for drug sales in two county sites. The Maryland political scene faces limited funding hopes, while volunteers aid Charles Brown's home recovery through Project H.O.U.S.E. and county EMS expands training. Snowy days prompt thanks to volunteers and crews who plowed streets.
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Frederick City
Preacick County
Donald Stone
Stone
Maryland Court of Special Appeals
Annapolis
Frederick County
Charles Brown
H.O.U.S.E
New Year Forecast From Maryland State Government
Robert C. Reid surveys the year end mood and weighs the 1991 outlook for Maryland state government. He notes lean budgets, potential tax or spending cuts, and the new Frederick delegation as Republicans join the House offices. Forecasts long-term debt and transportation tax moves amid revenue gaps, ending with New Year wishes.
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Eesian Gulf
William Donald Schaefer
Jim Lighthizer
General Assembly
Frederick
House
Anita Stup
House of Delegates
Finland Builds Up Arms Amid Cold War Tensions
Finland eyes 17 percent rise in defense spending next year while debates joining the European Community and maintaining neutrality amid Soviet uncertainties. Prime Minister Harri Holkeri warns of chaos if the Soviet Union destabilizes, as Finland strengthens air force and commando forces, plans 40 jet fighters, and widens drafts. The country balances trade with the USSR and anxieties over NATO options, aiming to preserve independence without provoking Moscow.
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Finland
Soviet Union
United States
Kremlin
Moscow
Europe
Harri Holkeri
Russia
Local GOP bickering and Sarbanes noted by John Laughland
John C. Laughland argues in disjointed terms that U.S. Sen Paul Sarbanes is rarely heard from and that local Republicans, including Messrs Way Teets and the planning commission, should prioritize factual votes over emotion. He commends a member Pete Adcock and laments intra party strife while praising some local Democrats for better welfare alignment. He contends a strong central committee would yield loyalty to the party slate.
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U.S
Paul Sarbanes
Messrs. Way
Teets
Republican Central Committee
Central Committee
Messrs. Way and Teets
Pete Adcock
Planning Commission
Letters express frustration over taxation waste and social issues
Readers debate government waste and taxation in Maryland, urging tax dollar restraint and accountability. Dr Kevorkian coverage prompts humane death debates. letters condemn poverty, urge social critique, and call for editorial participation at The Frederick News-Post.
Driving courses debated at Frederick luncheon in 1940
Fifty years ago on December 29 1940 a luncheon between Automobile Club of Maryland directors and Frederick County lawmakers discussed high school auto mobile driving courses. Attendees included State Sen John B Funk and Delegates Houck Gardner Ramsburg Rosenstock and Lee at the Francis Scott Key Hotel.
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Automobile Club of Maryland
Frederick County
John B. Funk
Charles §. Houck Jr
Donald J. Gardner
Jacob R. Ramsburg
Benjamin B. Rosenstock
J. Tyson Lee
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Taxpayers in Action Responds to Letter to the Editor
The Taxpayers in Action group defends its stance on fiscal restraint and efficient use of public funds. It rejects claims of greed, stating its mission to curb excessive government expenditures and oppose costly new programs proposed by officials. The exchange reflects local concerns over taxation and public revenue in Frederick County.
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Mass
Death
General Assembly
Stup
Frederick
State Board of Education
Linowes
Maryland
Warren R. Evans
Willowdale Drive
Groun Ag Bein
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