Privatize federal land to curb waste and debt
The Reagan Administration seeks to sell 60,000 acres from Interior to raise revenue and cut the national debt, while critics warn the plan falls short. The piece argues privatization over time could improve efficiency, reduce political meddling, and preserve nature by transferring public lands to private stewardship or trusted NGOs.
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Residents rail at county on Owens Creek flooding risks
Letters to the editor condemn the Frederick County Board of Commissioners for inaction on Owens Creek flooding north of Thurmont. The writer cites four years of pleas, a 70 year old bridge, a not submitted flood management plan, and delays with state approvals that endanger health and safety. They urge official accountability and action.
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Minster's Rainy Wedding Sparks Frederick Visit
From the News-Post files a sleepy minister wed a cow perhaps misread, with Deputy Clerk John H. Marts noting the ceremony at 1 pm. The couple relaxed at 2, the bride received a diamonds circlet and a wedding ring. Nearby, Frederick County drew nearly 1,000 visitors to Mootevae for changes over two years.
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Analysts weigh Iraq regime viability amid Saudi and Kuwaiti funding shifts
Washington observers flag potential cuts in support from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait for Saddam Hussein as Iran’s advance alarms Western analysts. The report notes Saudi concerns over Shiite expansion into Sunni oil regions, while U.S. fear centers on a Khomeini led purge invading Iraq and reshaping Gulf power.
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