Safe sober start as 1991 opens in Maryland
Maryland police report few drunken driving arrests across Frederick County and neighboring counties on New Year Eve. Two arrests in Frederick County, four in Carroll County, two in Washington County. One fatal crash in Centreville not alcohol related as state lauds law enforcement and civic groups for sobriety. Citizens urged to keep resolution.
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Maryland
Frederick County
Sheriff's Office
Frederick City
Carroll County
Washington County
Centreville
Mothers
Citizens Band Radio Club
Freud for felines and the curious case of Houdini
A humorous study of cat behavior focusing on Houdini the black and white cat. The narrator cites Cat Fancy therapist Carole C. Wilbourn and other cat writers while detailing Dini s overstimulation during petting, short memory, and odd reactions to household changes like a Christmas tree and an exercise bike. The piece blends personal anecdotes with light critique of feline psychology.
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Paul Gallico
Cleveland Amory
A.a. Mile
Don Marquis
Archy
Mehitabel
Amory
Our Lady
Houdini
Dini
Corinne
Cat Fancy
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Sylvester
Carole C. Wilbourn
West 12Th St
Nyc
Wilbourn
Red Skelton
Pepi
Turkey Shows Eagerness to Join Gulf War Effort
In Istanbul a taxi driver and residents express strong support for action against Iraq. Turks voice readiness to aid the United States, though some fear territorial gains from war. President Ozal has endorsed the US stance, viewing Hussein’s invasion as a spur for closer Western alliance.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Saddam
Baghdad
United States
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Hussein
Kuwait
Turgut Ozal
Ozal
Mediterranean
Saudi Arabia
Mosul
Kerkuk
Turkey and Iraq in the shadow of a regional power struggle
Turkey faces pressure from Iraq and the United States as President Ozal reinforces border defenses with 100000 troops and curtails oil flows while considering possible gains from a shift in the Iraqi conflict. Ankara contemplates oil wealth, Kurdish tensions, and potential annexation under the guise of stabilizing the region.
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Middle East
Iraq
Hussein
Turkey
United States
1941 Outlook Praised and Warned by Local Leaders
County Agent Henry Shoe maker expects agriculture to return to normal by late January 1941, while Louis L. Wilson of Union Manufacturing cautions about war goods demand. William M. Storm predicts lean times for lawyers, and W T Delaplaine notes war prosperity may bring issues for newspapers.
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Henry R. Shoemaker
Louis L. Wilson
Union Manufacturing Company
W.T. Delaplaine
The
News
Frederick Post
News-Post
Massive storm dumps heavy snow across Frederick County
Twenty years ago a major blizzard dropped 12 inches in Frederick County and up to 21 inches elsewhere. Snow disrupted holiday travel, caused 11 accidents in Frederick City with five people hospitalized briefly. Vandals damaged 60 to 65 cars, five stores and one home in Westminster with jumbled tools and firearms. Investigators cited likely teen perpetrators working in triplets. Nearby, Mr and Mrs James E Boone bought Main's Ice Cream in Middletown from Cappello's Food Market owner Charles A Fogle. Main's Ice Cream was founded in 1912 by C F Main.
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Westminster
Westminster City
James E. Boone
Woodsboro
Main’s
Middletown
Charles A. Fogle
Cappello
Frederick
C.F. Main
School administrators face critique of central office size
Marie P. Reeves argues that about 150 central office staff burden schools and dilute principals' authority. She contends most administrators offer little educational value beyond finance, transport, and maintenance, urging teachers and principals to regain control for true student focus.
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Richard Kerns
Noel Farmer
Farmer
Central Office
Kerns
Despotism claim taints Frederick mayor position
Lawrence A. Way voices concern over Frederick Mayor Gordon, alleging efforts to create police state powers, threaten constitutional rights, and endanger residents. The letter contrasts Gordon with former mayor Ronald Young, and warns of potential loss of freedoms and a chilling atmosphere in Frederick city.
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Frederick
Ronald Young
Paul Gordon
Ron Young
Frederick City
News-Post
Gordon
Terry Crews
Barbara Fritchie
Jubal Early
Fredericktown
Mr. Gordon
John Hanson
Beth Shalom Temple
Peace in the Middle East and Saddam Hussein’s hold on oil
A letter to the editor argues against appeasement in the Kuwait crisis. It warns that peace terms leaving Saddam Hussein in control of Kuwait and vast oil reserves threaten the U.S. economy and industrial life. The piece urges vigilance, cites energy dependence, and critiques diplomacy akin to Chamberlain.
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Middle East
Saddam Hussein
Kuwait
U.S
Dove of Peace
Hussein
James Baker
Baghdad
Neville Chamberlain
Britain
Mr. Chamberlain
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United Feature Syndicate, Inc
William M. Storm
State
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Lawrence A. Way Frederick
James Pearl Frederick
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