Maryland helmet bill stalls as lawmakers push seat belt move
Lt. Gov. Steinberg and Gov. Schaefer back a mandatory helmet law but the House Judiciary Committee kills it 12-10. The governor also seeks to make belt violations a primary offense. Support calls for consistent safety measures as belts and helmets save lives.
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Call to courage in battle against Saddam Hussein
A columnist argues that anti war protests threaten national resolve and sedition borders on treason. He labels protesters as liberal veterans and rabble rousers, urges reinstating the draft, and endorses aggressive action to remove Saddam Hussein, calling for a hard line American stance.
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Snowfall, buses, trains in Frederick area hit by heavy storm
Fifty years ago on January 29 1941 continuous snowfall totaled six inches in about 30 hours. The storm caused bus and automobile damage collision injuries and a late freight and passenger train derailment. Police ordered arrests for hitch rides with vehicles and a malfunctioning school bus prompted calls for a replacement. Washington proposed commuter income tax while Frederick County Commissioners pushed five legislative measures.
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Bush Plans Rapid Pullout and Postwar Peace Efforts
After victory in the Persian Gulf war President Bush aims a swift withdrawal of U S troops possibly within a month of victory and to host a regional peace conference. Secret talks with Mubarak and Fahd signal aims to restore Kuwaiti royal power while allowing democratic reforms and parliamentary reconvening.
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Bush plans multi nation Arab peace push after war
NSC and State Department see the coming conflict reshaping the region with a U.S. backed force including Egypt Saudi Arabia and Kuwait trained by the United States and armed with Patriot missiles. A key aim is a multinational peace conference on Arab Israel issues while Palestinian statehood remains unlikely for years. Iran remains split with Rafsanjani seeking Western ties and Mohtashemi aligning with Iraq.
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Patriot Support for Troops Amid Media Protests
A reader expresses strong backing for U S troops in the Gulf and criticism of peace demonstrations. The letter condemns media coverage of protests as treasonous and calls for unity and unwavering support for allied forces. Diane Garry Myersville signs the message.
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Blacktop blackmail editorial prompts air quality concerns
The reader challenges Frederick’s editorial on emissions and vehicles, noting browner air over the area and reduced visibility of the mountains. They argue Frederick County should face vehicle exhaust testing rather than avoid it and describe ongoing worries from outside the city.
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Letters favor testing of commercial vehicles and air quality
Carol H. Spicer of Tramsville argues for mandatory exhaust tests for commercial vehicles, cites rising traffic and air pollution, supports EPA measures and speed limit enforcement with federal funds, and calls for fuel conservation as a national concern.
Maryland Voter Letter Defends Byron War-Powers Vote
Irvan R. Cregger of Woodsboro argues that poll results showing 2 to 1 opposition do not reflect Marylanders' views and that representatives must use judgment. He contends phone-in counts distort opinions and that most citizens would intervene against injustices toward others, praising Beverly Byron for knowing her constituency.
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Decision on track meet sparks Frederick County debate
David Titus from Frederick urges the Frederick County Board of Education to restore the cancelled 5th Regiment Armory Invitational track meet. He notes it was a key Maryland event beside the state finals and questions if security concerns justify stopping competition. Titus recalls riot gear presence and appeals for athletes to finish the season with pride.
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Margetis condemns Saddam Hussein over POW imagery
Michael F. Margetis denounces Hussein for parading beaten POWs in Baghdad. He says the tactic will unite the United States and allies, strengthen resolve, and deepen his concern for service members and their families.
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Frederick News-Post Letters to the Editor Policy
Bruce Imhof condemns Sports Illustrated for featuring Muhammad Ali during wartime over Iraq, calling it an insult to U.S. Armed Forces. The paper invites legible signed letters with address and phone number, notes possible edits, and provides the editor address at The Frederick News-Post, 200 Patrick St. Frederick MD 21701.
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