Congress Bank of Bounced Checks Jeopardizes Capitol Funds
The General Accounting Office reports about 30 House checks bounce daily. The House bank, run by the sergeant at arms, does not charge overdraft penalties. After public scrutiny the bank will stop accepting overdrafts, signaling tighter fiscal conduct amid Congress struggles to balance the federal budget.
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Goodyear
U.S. House of Representatives Bank
General Accounting Office
America
House
House Bank
Capitol
Capitol Hill
Congress
Maryland publishers press for recycled newsprint plan
Delegates and publishers from the Maryland area debate a bill mandating rising recycled content in all Maryland distributed newspapers. Critics warn goals are unattainable due to limited recycled newsprint supply and mill allocations. publishers favor voluntary steps and cooperation with government to curb solid waste through recycling.
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Columbia
Maryland
General Assembly
Del
Brian E. Fresh
Montgomery
Annapolis
Environmental Matters
Delaware
District of Columbia Press Association
House of Delegates
North America
Mr. Fresh
Environmental Matters Committee
Secretary of the Environment
Washington Post
Wall Street Journal
USA Today
New York Times
Ad Infinitum
The
Atake
New York
Navy sinks 2 billion into Seawolf submarine plan
Navy pushes a costly Seawolf program despite experts calling it over priced and late for countering the Soviet threat. Critics say existing Los Angeles class subs suffice and cheaper, while Adm. Trost prioritizes anti submarine warfare amid broader fleet goals. The Seawolf follows the Los Angeles class, whose production began in the mid 1970s.
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Washington
Adm
Carlisle Trost
Naval Operations
Navy
John Lehman
Seawolf sub debate highlights cost and capability
The Seawolf program faces high costs and slower production, with estimates of at least 1.5 billion per submarine and a fleet mix that may shrink as older subs retire. Critics question whether the extra speed depth and missiles justify the price, suggesting upgrades to Los Angeles class instead. The piece also notes FBI file lore and citizen data requests amid Hoover era secrecy.
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Navy
Pentagon
Secret Navy
Soviet Union
Europe
Ussr
Soviets
Los Angeles
BIG Brother
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Hoover
Jane Fonda
Lucille Ball
Rock Hudson
Deer damage bill blocks orchard claim in Frederick
Fifty years ago on February 27 Potomac Valley Orchard owner C L Robinson sought state pay for orchard and rye crop damage. County game warden found about 100 deer. State denied liability, while community support grew for new housing financed by local contributions. Public notices and bids fill the page as hearings on human relations close and a local salary bill for the Frederick County Sheriff moves forward.
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C.L. Robinson
Potomac Valley Orchard Company
Washington County
E. Lee LeCompte
State Commission On Human Relations
City Hall
Charles E Collins
Frederick County
Frederick
Joseph H. Kaplan
Kaplan
E. Paul Magaha
Residents Question Landfill Contamination Spread and Safety
Community members urge Frederick County officials to prevent further contamination from the landfill and nearby areas. They warn of long term risks to groundwater, dairy land, and school districts, citing budget cuts and maintenance gaps.
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Schroders
Frederick County
Area pet poisonings alarm Frederick readers
A Frederick News-Post letter by Rev. Hershel Gibbs and another by Peter Samuel discuss area pet poisonings, mostly antifreeze, with rat poison blamed for one case. The writers urge owners to protect pets, note accidental spills in garages and driveways, and defend responsible behavior over deliberate harm arguments. Franklin E. Reed, Mount Airy.
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Frederick
Gibb
Mr. Samuel
Rev. Gibbs
Funding our colleges letters to the editor
Lee John Betts writes to correct impressions from Karen Gardner's Feb 22 article on FCC funding. He notes state aid increases for private and independent colleges, defends Maryland independent colleges’ contributions, and stresses FCC relies on Frederick County, state funds, and tuition. He supports governor's budget for independent colleges and UMD funding while urging continued support for higher education.
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Karen Gardner
Frederick Community College Board of Trustees
FCC
Lee J. Betts
General Assembly
Maryland
University of Maryland System
University of Maryland
Frederick Community College
Frederick County
We sued Frederick County over family farm loss
William and Kathleen Schrodell announce they authorized their attorney to file a 25 million suit against the Frederick County Commissioners after failed negotiations. They aim to address landfill conditions and assist other landowners harmed by county officials.
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Frederick County
Landfill Debate and Local Political Criticism
A reader criticizes Hattery bill handling and suggests considering other sites for a landfill. They accuse Frederick County commissioners of bias toward Schroders' farm, question Sen Derr and Del McClellan votes, urge action now, and call for homeowner protections as health concerns rise under a leaking landfill. The correspondent vows to vote out current officials as terms end.
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Hattery
Frederick County
Schroders
Del
James BE. McClellan
John Derr
Health Department
Lior
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Robert C. Reid
Jack Anderson
United Feature Syndicate
Fic
William Blank
Peagaville
Mr. Blank
W. 15Th St
Call Emmett R. Bowlus
Commission On Human Relations
Police
Board of Education
Judicia System
Department of Employment Security
Charles Smelser
Goodloe Byron
Amanda Keith Frederick
Franklin E. Reed
Mount Airy
William Donald Schaefer
Lee John Betts
William and Kathleen Schrodel
John R. Derr Frederick
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