Is Social Security sound 1985 forecast debate
Washington analysts weigh if Social Security remains financially sound amid optimistic intermediate and pessimistic forecasts. Critics led by Peter Ferrara argue the program risks insolvency by century's end and favor private retirement accounts. SSA defends forecasts, signaling possible Congress action around 2010.
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Washington
Nea
Congress
Social Security Administration
SSA
Peter Ferrara
White House
Ferrara
Maryland taunts and trials swirl around Levitt case
Maryland Attorney General Steve Sachs faces editorial scrutiny over pushing a rapid trial for Jeffrey Levitt, ex chief of Old Court Savings and Loan. Indicted on 25 counts for theft and misappropriation, Levitt’s action and the case’s timing ignite political argument about the S and L mess and potential federal probes. The piece contrasts Sachs with Baltimore Mayor Don Schaefer and argues for swift judicial handling to limit wider political blame.
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Maryland
Old Court Savings and Loan Association
Jeffrey
Levitt
Sachs
Baltimore
Weedaie
Elts Oilaria LD
Don Schaefer
Newpoint
Sap Wrod
Tas
State
Jeffrey Levitt
Schaefer
Steve Sachs
Pune
Reagan’s pragmatic turn on Star Wars and oil policy debated
An analysis argues Reagan often pragmatic in practice despite ideology, excluding tax rises and SDI bargaining. It proposes oil price declines as a lever to close deficits, suggesting a sliding import duty on oil to offset the budget gap while pushing for arms control and budget restraint. The piece weighs whether he can trade Star Wars concessions for a balanced budget.
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Reagan
Uncle Sam
Congress
Reagan Hoe
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Letters on Social Security and county finance reignite debate
Readers clash over Social Security funding and benefits while Frederick County officials defend strong finances. A letter urges maintaining growth in benefits and cites historical acts. another letter challenges coverage and notes county ratings and debt measures to counter misperceptions.
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Am Fim
Melvin Burdette
Steve Mehlman
Grace Evangelical meeting and church notes in Frederick
The Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church of Frederick held its annual meeting with a resume by Rev Ralph E Hartman. Elders Leo Sommerswid and Arthur Remsberg to replace A E Fisher and Paul D Simpeon. deacons Martin Greco and Bernard Zimmerman to replace R Frank Foland and Forrest D Haugh. The Grecebamt Sunday school orchestra debuted under Rev E D Bender with Raymond Boller Lulu Miller Irene Martin Virginia Long Winifred Long George Martin and Rev Bender. A large still was found by federal investigators near Roddy s lime kiln on Motter s Statico Road near Emmitsburg capable of 2500 gallons and producing nearly pure alcohol.
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Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church of
Frederick
Ralph E. Hartman
Leo H. Sommerswid
Bi Arthur R. Remsberg
A.E Fisher
Paul D. Simpeon
Martin Greco
Bernard Zimmerman
R. Frank Foland
Forrest D Haugh
Grecebamt
E.D Bender
Raymond Boller
Lulu Miller
Irene Martin
Virginia Long
Winifred Long
George Martin
Rev Bender
Ralph Tagg
David Wachter
Roddy
Motter
Statico Road
Emmitsburg
George T Danforth
Internal Revenue
TOPS group gathers at Mrs Vars home for weigh in
Twenty years ago TOPS members met weekly at the home of Mrs. Marie Vars on South Market Street continuing since October the prior year. January attendees included Mrs. Virginia Goll of Jefferson, Mrs. Doris Mack of Buckeystown, Mrs. Crena Spencer of Frederick, Mrs. Mae Mock of Doubs, and Mrs. Ellen Hoff of Buckeystown. A beagle field trial at the Isaac Walton League east of Frederick saw Walker Zimmerman's Singapore Tracker and Dick Tyergar's Glen Raven Cindy win top honors. Newton Steely Jr joined W Jerome Offutt in general practice of law at 22 West Second Street. Steely, a former IRS tax specialist, had also served as legal counsel for the District of Columbia government.
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Marie Vars
South Market Street
Vars
Virginia Goll
Jefferson
Doris Mack
Buckeystown
Crena Spencer
Frederick
Mae Mock
Doubs
Ellen Hoff
Walker Zimmerman
Singapore
Dick Tyergar
Glen Raven
Cindy
Beagles
Isaac Walton
E. Newton Steely Jr
W. Jerome Offutt
W. Second St
Internal Revenue Service
Steely
Government of
District of Columbia
San Diego approves girls tryouts for boys sports
Reader letters discuss San Diego school trustees allowing girls to try out for boys wrestling and football, raising questions about national parity. Dr Wallace responds on equality in sports and potential cross-participation. The page also covers rising clove cigarette use, health risks, and recent CDC-linked cases.
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Wallace
San Diego
United States
Canada
Julie
Shae Gt Ir
Cae Tu Ae
Leen
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Rae Belcher
Beallaville
Margaret E. Stull Dickerson
News-Post
Frederick County
Standard and Poors
Moody's Investor Services
Alex Brown & Sons Inc
Alex Brown
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Thomas M Fox
Berry's
Robert Wallace
D. Copley News Service
Algo
Disease Control Center
Atlanta
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