Washington Star Closure Signals Loss for Capital Press
Time Inc will cease publication of The Washington Star effective Aug 7 1981 leaving The Washington Post as the capital region's only major daily. The Star faced persistent losses despite investments and editorial rivalry with The Post.
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Associated Press
Joe L. Allbritton
Tayeitet
Law of the Sea Treaty critics warn of global wealth shift
Phyllis Schlafly argues the United Nations and a proposed Law of the Sea Treaty threaten U.S. economics and sovereignty by empowering a global authority with one nation one vote. She asserts the plan would compel private American investment, transfer technology, and tax profits to fund an Enterprise competing with U.S. firms.
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Ronald Rea
Jali
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Council
Farmland fears and humane voices in Frederick County
A reader letter laments loss of Middletown Valley farmland to development and faults planners for neglecting agricultural preservation. It urges action from authorities to protect food supplies and warns of rising future costs, with a call to wake up and defend the valley. The piece is followed by praise for long-time Frederick County Humane Society volunteers and a rebuttal letter urging attention to unborn rights, urging Paul Hervey to address cruelty and abortion in the same ethical debate.
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Susan Loth
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NSA trash disposal and DMT cancer scare notes
Washington column reports NSA struggles with secret trash disposal and costly overtime, proposing a new recycling method while flagging audit findings. Separate items cover DMT in plastics and cancer risk debates, FDA stance, and Budget Director Stockman seeks to restore switchboard operators after a digitized phone system.
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City officials report progress on Singapore water pipeline project
July 24 1831 city officials noted two months of work on 8400 feet of the Singapore water pipeline ahead of schedule easing unemployment. Rotary president Hendrickson urged a municipal band, expanded library, preschool through Lions Club luncheon. Blight and beetles hurt Frederick County beans, with Middletown Valley hit hardest. City dog warden Phelps backed photo snapshots of loose dogs to aid enforcement. Hall renovations by Hae and Son began, costing 9400 dollars and due in 45 days. Downtown Frederick Merchants Association offers a Nova Scotia Bahamas vacation as top prize in Jackpot Days Sale with other prizes.
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Harry Phelps
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John D. Hae & Son
Ersville
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