City Aldermen Debate Leash Rules and Park Restroom Access
The board discussed leash laws for dogs in Baker Park and a trial reopening of restrooms on weekends after poor maintenance led to closures. Alderman Sally Murphy urged opening them for weekend use, aiming for balance between public convenience and responsible behavior. The dialogue stressed basic decency and neighborly respect in urban life.
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Baker Park
Sally Murphy
Frederick City
Board of Aldermen
Bob and Roberts and the odd charm of the name Bob
A humorous column contrasts Bob with Robert and explains why the author prefers Bob. It notes birth name trends, cultural associations, and fictional examples like Bob Hope and Buffalo Bob Smith, finishing with a light reflection on the name’s playful simplicity.
Privatization as Key to Lithuania's Freedoms and Reform
In Vilnius the push for privatization symbolizes Lithuania's struggle for economic and political independence amid Soviet pressure. Officials say reform must run parallel with privatization, hoping Western investment will break the remaining Iron Curtain on Lithuania's western border.
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Vilnius
Lithuania
Baltic States
Moscow
Europe
Kazimieras Motieka
Motieka
Berlin
Lithuanians weigh pension vouchers for private rearmament plan
Lithuanian Economics Minister Vytas Navickas pitches a system of investment vouchers based on age to return or sell state owned property and fund new businesses. President Landsbergis supports vouchers with an age based allocation. Plan targets sectors like electronics and cement while political reform is seen as essential. The piece also notes Noriega style echoes in Panama and a bleak job outlook for graduates amid rising tuition.
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Lithuania
Poland
Communist Party
Vytas Navickas
Navickas
Vytautas Landsberg
Panama
Manuel Noriega
Spain
Argentina
United States
Noriega
Guillermo Endara
Colombia
Local officials split on deferment farm labor issue
Maryland State Selective Service officials claim progress on farm labor deferment. local farm groups draft boards and employment service officers counter with opposing views. William Brosius and county officials tour Lake Singanore to inspect growth, while Marine of the Year Charlie Horn is honored. Terry Herring elected SGA secretary at University of Maryland. Everett Johnson honors Ernest E. Hughes for troop support.
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Maryland
Associated Press
Draft Board
Employment Service
Frederick County
Terry Herring
St. John’s Literary Institute
University of Maryland
Student Government Association
SGA
University
Alpha Omicron Pi
Tax increases draw ire over county raises
A letter from Laurena Wolfe of Myersville questions Frederick County Commissioners approving pay raises for county, school board and Frederick Community College staff. Wolfe argues higher wages drive more taxes and energy costs, urging efficiency, workforce cuts, and allowing the Board of Education to run the county without commission approval.
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Frederick County Commissioners
Frederick Community College
Board of Education
Stop the pollution in Shenandoah Park
A Frederick reader urges action on pollution in Shenandoah Park, citing USGS data that Shenandoah has the nation’s most acidic rain and noting losses of species. The letter argues national parks deserve protection and asks officials to address the issue.
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Shenandoah Park
Virginia
Shenandoah
U.S. Geological Survey
Frederick
Pro-life and Bible debate stir reader letters in Frederick
Letters to the Editor discuss abortion stance and the Jesus Seminar in relation to biblical truth. Brian K. Miner of Boonsboro condemns changes to Scripture while Yvonne Small cites poverty, military spending, and policy critiques. The Frederick News-Post invites concise, signed letters.
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David Baumgartner
George Plagent
Baumgartner
Norah Whiting
Jesus Seminar
The
Frederick News-Post
Patrick St
Frederick
Military Budget Up 50 Percent Amid Welfare Cuts
In a News-Post column Bob Reid criticizes federal tax spending. He argues funds subsidize other Americans with food housing and medical care, while poverty programs shrink. He notes the military budget rose about 50 percent in ten years as aid programs fell 4 percent.
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U.S
Children’s Defense Fund
United States
Bush
Defense Chaney
Beverly Byron
Byron
Frederick Post
The
News-Post
Bob Reid
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New York
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Ken Bartgis
Shangri-La
Marine Corps League
Charlie Horn
Everett Johnson
Grossnickle Church of the Brethren
Ernest E. Hughes
Lauren W. Wolfe
Myersville
Filecha Andrews Frederick
Brian K. Miner
Boonsboro
Yvonne Small Frederick
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