Comrade Gorbachev Invited To Camp David Visit To Frederick County
A lighthearted column imagines Mikhail Gorbachev visiting Camp David and enjoying Frederick County Maryland. It jokes about local sites such as Carroll Creek Project Winchester Hall and local growth including Camp David Estates with townhomes in the upper $90s.
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Jorge Bush
Mikhail Shorbachev
Washington
Camp David
Thost
Catoctin Mountains
Gorby
Frederick County
Frederick
Moscow
Catoctins
Carroll Creek
Patrick
Market
Winchester Hall
Maryland
Gorbachev
Camp David Estates
Raisa
Buckley asks readers for donations to save National Review
A long letter from Buckley Jr seeks funds to rescue National Review, detailing large requested sums and a seven page pitch. The author reflects on Buckley’s influence, his Concorde trips, Firing Line show, and family wealth, while noting the magazine posted an $800,000 loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Buckley, Jr
Matinnen
National Review
Bill Buckley
Bill Loeb
Pride’s Crossing
Mass
Manchester Union
New Hampshire
Richard Nixon
Buckley
Universal Press Syndicate
Bill
Jim
U.S
New York
Tom Clancy
John le Carre
Europe
Solohenitsyn
Soviet Empire
Ronald Reagan
East Europe
Reagan
Bureaucrats honored in national My Favorite Bureaucrat contest
Matthew Lesko and Information USA surveyed thousands of nominations praising government workers who answer calls, follow rules, and help taxpayers. Notable stories include IRS, a Massachusetts registry clerk, and others who turned red tape into assistance. The top three nominees are Richard McKinney, Irvin Gallegos, and Carole Zimmerman for their exceptional service across state, federal, and national agencies.
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Washington
Matthew Lesko
Information USA Inc
Chevy Chase, Md
Lesko
Internal Revenue Service
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
N.Y
Lenox Hill
Richard McKinney
Tennessee
Frosty Kimbrough
Morristown
Tenn
McKinney
Kimbrough
Irvin Gallegos
Mesa, Ariz
Rick Coombs
Coombs
Carole Zimmerman
Library of Congress
David Muellenhoff
Jack Anderson
George Bush
Bush
Maine
Memorial Day speakers and local notes from Frederick
Gen James A. Drain spoke at Mount Olivet Cemetery memorial ceremony in Frederick on Key grave remarks about avoiding current wars. Gov. OConor urged preparedness vows as Memorial Day observed. Canal open for rowers between Great Falls and Seneca with own boats. New Lincoln Apartments aerial view drawn by Ogden and Bowers. County Commissioners keep 2.54 per 100 tax rate for 1971 with 21095 deficit. Union teachers lack info on funds for FCTA action. Petition filed in Circuit Court to reverse PSC approval of 500 KW line from Doubs to Conastone south of Urbana.
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James A. Drain
Frederick
Francis Scott Key
Mount Olivet
R.E. Ogden
Charles F. Bowers
Lincoln Apartments
Frederick Housing Authority
South Bentz Street
Phobus Avenue
DeGrange Street
Charles Collins
Frederick County Teachers Association
Eugene Leyh
Euucauon Deeueo Uneiale Ae
FCTA
Maryland Public Service Commission
Urbana
Doubs
Conastone
Frederick County
Herbert D. Morrison
Pro-choice debate and views from Arthur M Stiles Jr
Arthur M Stiles Jr of New Market argues that pro-choice is a cue to promote promiscuity and that it harms the family. He questions exclusive body rights, links abortion to health costs and discrimination against the poor, and calls for restraint on expanding abortion access.
Reprehensible remark at Patuxent noted in article
A recent article quotes Patuxent Institution official Devon Brown saying garbage in garbage out. The remark sparks criticism over the director of behavioral sciences attitude and the role of psychologists in inmate rehabilitation and treatment at Patuxent.
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Patuxent Institution
Devon Brown
Patuxent
Behavioral Sciences
Department of Behavioral Science
Inmates deserve dignity and reform at Patuxent prison
Quentin Clingerman of Monrovia argues that harsh treatment breeds bitterness and urges compassionate staff, consistent rules, and strengthened rehabilitation. He asks if Patuxent can demonstrate success stories and advocates education, vocational training, and community restitution rather than warehousing long-term or short-term offenders.
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Patuxent
Mr. Brown
Brown
Charter home rule urged for Frederick County government
Lawrence A Way argues for charter home rule to modernize Frederick County government. He cites a $139 million budget, a $70 million school budget, water sewer projects, building 10 to 12 schools, expanded police and fire protection, road, library upgrades, solid waste issues, and council accountability. A petition drive and public forum are planned to inform residents about chartering the county.
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Thave
Trederick County
Frederick County
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Nagasaki
Mr. Buckley
Malcomb Forbes
Kansas
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Brooklyn, N.Y
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Consumer Affairs Office
Brooklyn
California
Morton Downey Jr
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Leo Weinberg
Sharpsburg
Herbert R. O'Conor
National Park Service
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Great Falls
Seneca
Arthur M. Stiles JR
New Market
Quentin Clingerman
Monrovia
Lawrence A, Way Frederick
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