Rates Proposed for First Class Stamps Rise to 29 Cents
The Postal Rate Commission recommended a 29 cent first class stamp, trimming a penny from the service’s proposed 30 cent level. It cut a penny from the planned postcard rise while raising third class rates. Commission Chair Haley said the public would save $800 million yearly. final decisions hinge on the Postal Service board, likely Jan. 20 with effects as early as Feb. 3. Postmaster General Frank welcomed the endorsement, noting automation benefits.
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Board of Governors
Anthony Frank
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Felines Watch East South Street From Front Row Seats
One of Frederick's cats occupies a front row warm seat on East South Street, providing a unique spectator view of street activity and daily life in the neighborhood.
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Bush issues ultimatum to Saddam Hussein over Kuwait crisis
President Bush warned Saddam Hussein to withdraw from Kuwait or face terrible consequences and said Secretary of State Baker will press the issue in Geneva with Tariq Aziz. He stressed the Jan. 15 deadline is not a limit for U.S. forces and pledged decisive action if needed.
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Fate of Schrodel land undecided in Frederick County
Christina Barnes reports the fate of the Schrodel 177 acre farm in Frederick County remains unsettled as officials weigh whether to use it for a future landfill. Commissioners have pledged to seek alternate sites, but views differ on honoring that pledge while current plans extend the life of the Reichs Ford Road landfill. The Schrodels hope the land will not be used and note hydrogeology may rule it out as a permit site.
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News-Post
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Schrodel
Bruce Reeder
Schroder
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Wayne Keeler
David Gray
Local recycling programs start up across Frederick County
Residents in Brunswick and nearby communities launch volunteer recycling efforts amid delays in county action. Since last April volunteers collected newspaper glass aluminum and plastics on the second Saturday of each month. By recent counts 1 295 households have participated at least once with thousands of pounds of materials already diverted from landfills.
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FOP chief urges reforms in Frederick police department
Frederick city scene shows staffing strain as Pvt. J Michael Hansell faced a drug suspect alone on West Sixth Street. He held the man and a radio as backup arrived after 6 to 10 minutes, leaving behind $6,400 worth of crack cocaine. Fellow FOP members cite manpower shortages and morale issues while new lodge leaders pledge reform, but Chief Ashton disputes ailing status.
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Fraternal Order of Police
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Patrick O’brien
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Inside The News Weather
Cloudy tonight with a chance of showers. Becoming sunny Sunday afternoon. Western Maryland forecast and map on Page A-2.
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Frederick businessman funds 9mm guns for Montgomery police
David Jadlowski, owner of Advanced Management for Medical Equipment Inc., donated 4500 to Montgomery County Fraternal Order of Police to buy 9mm semiautomatic weapons for officers. He criticized officers using department issued 38-caliber revolvers as outdated and unsafe.
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Gas prices easing but Maryland stays above national average
An AAA Mid-Atlantic survey finds Maryland self-serve regular unleaded down to about 1.33 a gallon from 1.42 since December, high-grade down to 1.53 from 1.60. National average is 1.27. Analysts attribute declines to conservation, new oil supplies, and lower wholesale costs.
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