Dan Weinberg remembered for community work in Frederick
Obituary feature praising Dan Weinberg 83 for lifelong public service and charm. He supported better government, local culture, and community projects across Frederick County. Readers recall his memory of local venues Vindobona Braddock drive‑in and Weinberg Center for the Performing Arts and his habit of engaging widely with residents.
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Dan Weinberg
Frederick County
Vindobona
Braddock Drive-In
Weinberg
Old Tivoli
Dan
Gripes on Potomac Edison and yield sign behavior
A reader vents about Potomac Edison fuel adjustments and company responsiveness to bill payment struggles, citing a family of four and calling for fair treatment. The letter also assails drivers ignoring yield signs on US 15 near Seventh Street Shopping Center, urging better road manners and enforcement.
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U.S. 15
Seventh Street Shopping Center
Rosemont
Seventh Street
Jean M
Aries
Thurmont
Ocean City Beach Replenishment Boosts Storm Protection
Maryland officials credit the 1992 Beach Replenishment and Hurricane Protection Project with saving Ocean City millions during December’s storm. Without it, property damage could have reached 71 million dollars. Local and county officials, joined by federal agencies, praised proactive planning while noting that Delaware towns like Dewey Beach faced sand shortages due to cost constraints. The editorial excerpt, from The Salisbury Daily Times, discusses regional sand needs and coastal management.
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Ocean City
Worchester County
Maryland
Atlas
Dewey Beach
Dewey
Delaware
Fenwick Island
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Fomer Dewey
Aitlaghat
Salsbury
Daily Times
GOP hindsight on Perot meeting drives campaign reflections
White House and campaign sources describe the Dallas trip to woo Ross Perot as the biggest dog and pony show of the presidential race. GOP officials now weigh whether Bush should have avoided the spectacle, let Clinton risk perceived pandering, and framed the episode to portray a behind the scenes conspiracy over taxes.
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Washington
George Bush
Ross Perot
White House
Perot
Clinton
Bush
Dallas
GOP
RSVP
Sen
Phil Gramm
Texas
Perot influence seen in Bush campaign missteps
Jack Anderson notes Bush staffers urged Gramm not to visit Perot, arguing Perot’s defiance of Bush shaped the race. Perot’s presence altered debates and focus, while Perot’s animosity toward Bush fueled independent candidacy and political strategy discussions among Republicans.
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Bush
Gramm
Perot
Clinton
Middletown Fire Company delays annual meeting over ban
Fifty years ago Middletown Volunteer Fire Company postponed plans for its annual business meeting and banquet to seek a ruling from the Office of Price Administration on whether the event could be seen as pleasure driving under a new federal ban. Local authorities sought guidance from the Baltimore OPA office while residents worried turnout would fall as many firemen would arrive by car. Police urged focus on actual joy riders and known amusements, deeming tips on violators ineffective.
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Potomac Edison
Middletown Volunteer Fire Company
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Middletown
Middletown Company
Frederick
Baltimore
Arthur C. Poulsen
Mause Returns as House Chief Clerk After 1971 Injury
James P. Mause of Frederick County resumes duties as chief clerk of the Maryland House of Delegates the first time since his severe 1971 auto crash. He led the office longer than any prior Maryland official and was the first accident victim aided by the state police medevac helicopter to a Baltimore trauma center. The Frederick County Civic Federation, two months old, votes to adopt bylaws enabling information sharing on government activity and public positions. Nixon budget actions hit Farm Service Administration low income housing loans as local deadlines pass.
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James P. Mause
Frederick County
Maryland
House of Delegates
Mause
Maryland State Police Medevac
Baltimore
Thad
Williams
Jeff
Bruce
Leigh Maribaugh
Rush Limbaugh
Dean Edell
Tim May
WFMD
Jim
John
Michael Bolton
Memorializing Elvis After Reading the Elvis Stamp Debate
Reader Nancy Russotto argues that press coverage demeans Elvis Presley and explains fans choose youthful images to honor a man who gave happiness. She says devotion to the younger Elvis reflects love and respect despite his life choices and appearance. Monrovia.
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Associated Press
Elvis Presley
Elvis
Presley
House numbers urged for quicker emergency response
A Myersville area ambulance recounts delays caused by poorly marked houses. Lt. McCarthy appeals residents to post large, reflective numbers at least four inches high visible from both directions to save lives and avoid costly future emergencies.
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Myersville
Sime
Unhealthy smoking in our malls prompts rights debate
A reader argues for smoke free malls citing health impacts on non-smokers and children, recounting a shopping trip where cigarette smoke aggravated a three year old with asthma and urged local laws to protect shoppers. The letter contrasts smoker rights with public health needs and calls for immediate action.
Christmas Music Adorns Special Program
A festive broadcast features cheerful carols and stories about Christmas customs in many countries. The program highlights traditional songs and the joy of the season, with Santa Claus imagery pervading the broadcast.
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WMD
Santa Claus
Never Turn the Dial to Were for Country Music
A listener praises WERE for playing country and Christmas music, values the honest lyrics, and commends Frederck County news coverage. She credits station hosts Happy Johnny Eddie Ford Arthur Godfrey and Hymns, expressing gratitude for steady programming and asking to keep up the good work.
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Talso
Frederck County
Happy Johnny
Eddie Ford
Arthur Godfrey
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Panthers
Michael Einstein
United Feature Syndicate
Nemes
Farmer’s Home Administration
Richard M. Nixon
Nancy Russotto
Monrovia
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