Pentagon recycling program funds fun on base golf courses
A GAO audit reveals base commanders divert recycling proceeds from banned items into Morale Welfare and Recreation activities. Proceeds fund golf courses, trails, and sports facilities rather than reducing waste, with base-level accounting making totals hard to track.
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Ashington
Pentagon
General Accounting Office
GAO
U.S. Treasury
Norfolk Naval Base
Virginia
Tooele Army Depot
Utah
Treasury
MWR
Farmland odors and lawsuits push for Annapolis law
In Carroll County farmers push lawmakers to curb frivolous suits over farm smells and slow equipment as newcomers move near dairies. The piece argues buyers should check area conditions before moving and opposes new ag-odor legislation, noting how easy it is to sue.
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Carroll County
Annapolis
Frederick
General Assembly
Oscar race heats up in Philadelphia and Shadowland showdowns
Roy Meachum notes Philadelphia starring Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington as top Oscar contenders. He praises Jonathan Demme’s direction and Debra Winger’s Shadowland performance, while criticizing Oliver Stone’s Heaven Earth as dull. The piece analyzes shifts in potential Best Picture contenders including Schindler’s List and The Remains of the Day.
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Hollywood
Philadelphia
Tom Hanks
Mr. Hanks
Denzel Washington
Pizazz
Pelican
Mr. Washington
Sidney Poitier
Mary Steenburgen
Joanne Woodward
Jason Robards
Jonathan Demme
Silence of the Lambs
Mr. Demme
Jodie Foster
Anthony Hopkins
Miss Foster
Mr. Hopkins
Clint Eastwood
Mr Hanks
Academy
Howard
Butler
Oxford
BBC
Miss Thompson
Debra Winger
Miss Winger
C. §. Lewis
Cedric Hardwicke
Edward
Dr. Watson
Sherlock Holmes
Root
Shadowland
Winger
Lewis
Oll
Stella Dallas
Vietnam
Turkey
Recycling drop-offs in Frederick County face abuse problem
Steven Howard from New Market urges better use of county recycling centers after observing non eligible items left at the New Market center such as mattresses used motor oil household trash and even deer carcass remains. He calls on residents to start the new year by protecting the environment and supporting community efforts.
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Frederick County
New Market
Frederick exhibit displays captured war materiel at center
At the Salvage Segregation Center Frederick High School Victory Corps sold admission to view German small arms machine guns rocket launchers anti aircraft guns and an Italian light tank among other war materiel. Police warned against souvenir theft from railroad shipments en route to the salvage yard as seventeen county interns debated population control and abortion. New aldermen began city facility tours while discussions over Metropolitan Sanitary Commission reform continued with state lawmakers.
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Frederick High School Victory Corps
U.S
Frederick
Frederick Straley
Frederick County
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Charles Spicknall
Barbara Laughlin
Planned Parenthood
John Ladino
Prospect Hall
Leonard Letkowski
Hood College
Right To Life
Maryland tax system upgrade timelines questioned
A reader questions how long it takes to process tax returns after Maryland state tax officials installed a new computer system. IBM spent 3.5 million dollars to develop the software and Maryland invested 400 thousand dollars. The state began transferring to the system in July 1993 and the reader mentions filing an amended return.
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Maryland
IBM
Letters on taxes and a roadside accident raise concerns
The writer complains about delays in processing amended state tax returns and questions staffing during the system upgrade. She hopes last year’s returns are finished before April 15. A second letter reflects on an accident on Yeagertown Road and Boyer's Mill Road, urging faster emergency response and sending apologies to those involved.
Residents question road closure and detour chaos at Lake Singanore
A Lake Singanore resident recounts an Jan 5 accident on Boyer's Mill Road that closed the route and sent traffic to Yeagertown Road. She notes drivers using Smurf Village in New Market caused delays and hazards, praised two locals who helped her unstuck, and asks why others ignored safety to aid rescue efforts.
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Lake Singanore
Boyer's Mill Road
Yeagertown Road
Smurf Village
Old Town New Market
Public tribute to Charles Nicewarner from Maryland official
Frederick County and the State of Maryland mourn a superb public servant. Robert A. Manekin recalls Charles Nicewarner, a capable, dedicated and professional real estate tax official whose loss will be felt by family, co workers, and the public.
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Charles Nicewarner
Frederick County
Maryland
Charles
Frederick News Post Letters to the Editor Policy
The Frederick News Post invites letters from readers and requests name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume not all letters are guaranteed publication. Send letters to Letters to the Editor The Frederick News Post 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or fax to 6628299.
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Frederick New Post
Frederick News
Post
Patrick
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Word
Board of Aldermen
Richard O. Curtis
Frederick County Civic Federation
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Metropolitan Sanitary Commission
Public Works Board
Sara Lowe
Taneytown
Donna Michael New Market
Robert A. Manekin
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