Privatizing government utilities gains traction in Congress
Guest column argues the Reagan plan to privatize PMAs and Hydropower assets should reduce regional subsidies and cut the deficit. It notes Bonneville and other PMAs still rely on federal dams, with low repayment. Sale proposals range from full privatization to stock offerings with employee and customer discounts, aiming to remove Uncle Sam from electric business.
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Washington
Reagan
Way Conrail
Uncle Sam
Conrail Corporation
Senate
House
Congress
Secre
Commerce
Malcolm Baldrige
Io Wiese Aag
Comanenh Pesadan
Energy Department
PMAK
Bonneville Power Administration
Pacific Northwest
Pmas
Bonneville Dam
Grand Coulee Dam
Office of Management and Budget
Bonneville
Boston
Treasury
OMB
Federa
PMA
Bneapaa
Ahmar AE
Amtrak
Sam
Heritage Foundation
Heritage
FBI espionage revived on peace groups and a hostage note
The piece alleges the FBI used undercover informants to spy on peace groups including Physicians for Social Responsibility, citing 1982 64 operations and secret counter intelligence guidelines. It notes comments by FBI officials and a White House official on hostages in Lebanon and potential releases amidst regional pressure.
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Washington
FBI
Everal
Justice Department
Vietnam
Bureau
Physicians For Social Responsibility
United States
Soviet Union
The
International
Waeed Maneues
Angus Mackenzie
Center For Investigative Reporting
Don Edwards
D-Calif
PBI
William Webster
Webster
Physicians
Sociabbility
William M. Baker
Mackenzie
Physicians’ Group
Edwards
Sidney Alexander
Alexander
KGB
Peace
White House
Lebanon
Terry Waite
Archbishop of Canterbury
Kuwait
Gramm-Rudman
Federal Reserve Board
Fed
Soviet Bloc
K -Line
Pulstion
Todor Zhivkov
Zhivkov
Bulgaria
Pege
Viewpoint on Joe Owens and Maryland driving laws
Viewpoint criticizes Delegate Joe Owens for diverting POWer to ban sales of records and for soft attitudes on drunken driving. It highlights past failed DUI bills, urges focus on seat belt laws and stronger action against drinking drivers, and argues his influence should serve public safety rather than morality policing.
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Joe Owens
Owens
House Judiciary Committee
Montgomery County
Mike Miller
Prince George's
Gwens
House
Maryland
Frederick
Cuens
Senate
Tom Jefferson
Letters On Music Censorship And Public Morals Debate
A reader laments Delegate Toths proposal to ban or censor lyrics and questions its value while defending First Amendment rights. The letter criticizes restrictive legislation, cites examples like minors and drinking laws, and notes music heard on FM radio. Also includes thanks for street light support in Mount Pleasant and a local anecdote from Walkersville.
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Toth
Maryland
House of Delegates
Delegate Toth
Temnais
Mount Pleasant
Don Jenkins
Charles “Rabbit” Dutrow
Lew Sherman
Resignation at Frederick Theater Accepted by Warner Bros
Yesterday news from the files notes Robert G. Felton’s resignation as Frederick Theater manager accepted by Warner Bros owner. W. W. Chandler named safety manager of the Frederick. Fulton returned to Falls and Craver in Danville Va. Publicity committee of Frederick County Teachers’ Association to broadcast on Justifying the Cost of Frederick County Schools with Prof. James C. Blehi as speaker. Grand jury in Hagerstown ordered by Judge Wagaman yields 15 indictments for selling intoxicants to minors. report cites unsavory conditions contributing to youth degeneracy.
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Robert G. Felton
Frederick Theater
Warner Bros
W.W. Chandler
Frederica
Fulton
Falls and Craver
Danville
Frederick County Teachers’ Association
WFMD
Frederick County
James C. Blehi
Hagerstown
Frank G. Wagaman
Snow and club leadership shift after heavy February storm
Frederick records ten inches of wet snow marking the fourth February storm with a warm rain expected next. Mrs J W Miller is elected district commissioner of the Frederick Pony Club to fill a vacancy created by her husband’s appointment as regional supervisor. Gordon C. Smith will serve as co district commissioner. A separate incident reports a highway crash on U.S.40 west of Frederick, involving two tractor trailers laden with whiskey, burning cargo, firefighters rescuing about 50 barrels, and drivers Grayson F Bartholow and Marvin E Fryes escaping serious injury.
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Frederick
J.W.5. Miller
U.S.40
Grayson F. Bartholow
Marvin E. Fryes
Youth advice column on teen relationships and caution
A reader asks how to handle a 15 year old girl dating a 16 year old boy and his marijuana use and alcohol. The response warns she will face heartbreak and urges ending the relationship if it harms her, while another teen seeks guidance about meeting an 18 year old online friend and calls for setting a specific in person meeting on safe terms.
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Dr. Wallace
Tracy
Elgin
Doe
Iklé Bey
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George &. Delagh
Managing Edi
Jack Anderson
By Jack Anderson and
Dale van Atta
Roy Meachum
Pestare Syndic
William Forbes
Charstone
Tyson H. Creamer
Treasuer
Mount Pleasant Raritan Club
Ron Reflin
Walkersville
News-Post
Middletown
Myersville
Fort Detrick
Granny
Robert Wallace
D. Copley
Angela
McAllen
Texas
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