Leaky Creek Creek Project Sparks City Scrutiny
A leaked section of the Carroll Creek Flood Control Project prompts debate over who pays for fixes. City inspectors approved the segment without testing watertightness, while the builder cites defective specs and the city cites unforeseen construction issues. Attorney Lynn Tillery suggests the designers and builders bear repair costs, not taxpayers, and hints at possible court action as questions about responsibility and audits surface.
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Carroll Creek
Lynn Tillery
Death merchants and the gun lobby’s dangerous rise
A columnist denounces the NRA and gun industry, arguing growth in firearm production and imports fuels violence. It accuses the lobby of fear tactics, rights manipulation, and profiteering, citing Maryland and Chicago examples and a personal note on violence’s toll.
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National Rifle Association
U.S
NRA
Maryland
Republic
Chicago
Housing Authority
General Assembly
Catoctin Mountains
America
Merchants of Death
Meachum
U.S. Wobbles on Antarctic Mining Treaty Pact
The United States delays endorsement of a Madrid protocol calling for a 50 year ban on Antarctic mining. 26 signatories must approve any lift. Resistance stems from State Department factions fearing loss of U.S. options, while environmentalists push for preservation.
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Washington
Antarctica
United States
State Department
Madrid
Spain
Japan
Germany
Great Britain
Bush
Economics Bureau
Greenpeace
U.S
Antarctic mineral ban clashes with U S policy and ethics
Congressional probes reveal mining and petroleum firms not lobbied on Antarctica policy. An OTA report states no known commercial deposits exist and technology to recover minerals is lacking. Yet lawmakers fear the Madrid Protocol will be weakened, risking U S standing.
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State Department
Antarctica
U.S
Office of Technology Assessment
Boyd
Albert Gore
D-Tenn
Madrid
Congress
Washington
James Baker
United States
Mount St Mary's to admit women on nonresident basis
Twenty years ago Mount St Marys College announced a co educa tional plan with nonresident admission starting September 1971 and resident admission in 1972. The college once all male since 1808.
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Mount ST. Mary's College Board of Trustees
Governor OKs Burkittsville Charter Election Plan
Fifty years ago Governor Herbert R. O'Conor signed legislation enabling Burkittsville's new charter and paving the way for an election delayed since May 5. J Christian Skidmore explained the charter to residents as candidates were chosen. A Roads Commission survey near Jug Bridge sparked confusion about its purpose. Colonel D John Markey led a 20 mile hike with the 115th Infantry at Fort Meade after daily exercises. Hood College seniors listed include Bradley Barrick Rosanne Haffner Elizabeth Sponseller Virginia Shaver and Lillian Thomas.
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Herbert R. O’conor
Burkittsville
J. Christian Skidmore
D. John Markey
Frederick
Fort Meade
Hood College
Bradley Barrick
Woodsboro
Rosanne Haffner
E. Elizabeth Sponseller
Virginia C. Shaver
Smithsburg
Lillian G. Thomas
FUTURE Delay on Charter Government Stance
In a May 20 letter G Lee Teets named FUTURE with the charter coalition but FUTURE says it has not committed to ratification. The group backs close examination of charter home rule for Frederick County and urges public learning and questions for the Charter Board. Members may decide in mid August to advocate, oppose, or run an informational campaign without a position.
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G. Lee Teets
Future
Coalition For Charter
Frederick County
Constitutional democracy and a stronger America
A compact summary of a speech urging enduring commitment to constitutional democracy and universal ideals of liberty. The speaker emphasizes truth and justice as fundamental to maintaining trust in America and spreading democratic values worldwide, linked to forefathers' ideals.
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America
Letters to the Editor Voice Civil Discourse and Accountability
A set of reader letters critiquing government accountability and public policy in Frederick County. Arthur Stine objects to Ausherman Construction developments that threaten pastoral lands and traffic, while Christopher B Fowler defends peace groups and media coverage. James L Slagle criticizes a Hood College graduation photo for promoting alcohol use and urges more responsible newspaper imagery.
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Christina Barnes
Frederick News-Post
Ausherman Construction Company
Frederick County
Ballenger Creek
Mount Olivet
Winchester Hall
Hood College
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Mary Zimmer
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Robert E.L. Putman
Frederick Roads Commission
Clifford £. Snyder Jr
Robert E. Kennedy Frederick
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Point of Rocks
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