Indians fear cyanide and blasts near Fort Belknap mine
At Fort Belknap Reservation in Montana Indians mark renewal of life with Sun Dance as nearby Zortman Mine seeks to expand across 1,200 acres and pursue 25,000 more acres of Little Rockies. Tribal leaders urge Interior Secretary Lujan to block exploration amid fears of environmental harm. The piece notes lax regulation and low rights prices fueling a modern gold rush with vast mineral access on federal lands.
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Little Rocky Mountains
Zortman Mining Co
Little Rockies
United States
California
U.S
Zortman Mine Under Fire For Cyanide Risks And Hiring
The Zortman mining complex operated by Pegasus Gold faces scrutiny over cyanide leach processes, unauthorized land clearing, unsafe pad heights, and toxic pond handling. Critics urge EPA oversight as Native tribes seek water quality monitoring funds.
Frederick County Commissioners face tax hikes and criticism
The newly elected Frederick County group is criticized for raising the property tax rate by 8 cents per $100 of assessed value and increasing recordation taxes to a high state level. They also cut the early payment discount from 2 percent to 1 percent for taxes due July 1, drawing comments from residents about spending cuts and courtroom mood in the county.
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Frederick County
Maryland
Ron Sundergill
Gail Bowerman
David Gray
Bruce Reeder
Sue Ann Yingling
County
Gorbachev for Democratic Nominee Explored in Iowa Wry Column
In a provocative view, the writer jokes about Mikhail Gorbachev as a Democratic presidential candidate. The piece compares Gorbachev to U S leaders, notes Iowa’s crowded 1992 primary field, and mocks campaign dynamics, economics, and media appeal with sharp, controversial tone.
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Iowa
Paul Tsongas
Gary
Lover” Hart
Dick Gephardt
Paul Simon
Singer
Joe
Biden
al Gore
Gore
Tipper
Massachusetts
Tsongas
Dems
Tom Harkin
Towa
Mario Cuomo
Jesse Jackson
Maryland
New Hampshire
New York
Mikhail Gorbachev
Frederick City Measures Fireworks Ban and Parking Rules
Frederick officials defined city limits for enforcing a new fireworks ban while noting police powers extend beyond corporate lines. City Attorney Smith endorsed 2 hour residential parking limits on Third and Second streets and nearby lanes to protect residents. Building Inspector Mack granted 2 to 3 weeks for condemned homes to be repaired, delaying evictions for about 120 tenants. The Emmitsburg Chronicle, a 50 year family paper, was sold to Newport News publisher Robert Wentworth.
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Frederick
Edward J. Smith
W. Raymond Walter
Mr. Smith
Lloyd C. Culler
Middle Alley
East Church Streets
Charles W. Mack
Frederick City
Emmitsburg
Letters to the Editor on sexuality abortion hypocrisy
Norah Whiting argues against anti gay and pro life positions in letters to the editor. She cites Mr Intrater and calls for forthcoming gay youth support and AIDS information lines. She critiques NRLC tactics and questions the morality of abortion exemptions tied to politics.
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Mr. Intrater
Intrater
Frederick
Brian Miner
Mary Haggerty
Mr. Miner
Ms. Haggerty
NRLC
NRSC
Miner
Just cheer and don't ask why June 7 front page
Letter criticizes The Frederick News-Post for praising front page coverage of the Persian Gulf War while omitting discussion of the human cost to Iraqis and Kurds. Signed by Yvonne Small.
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Frederick
Homosexual rights letter spurs calls for better education
A reader rebuts a prior letter on homosexual rights, AIDS, and education, arguing homosexuality is innate, safe sex prevents AIDS, and discrimination laws lag Maryland counties. The writer condemns anti gay stereotypes, calls out alleged false claims, and contrasts protections for gays with broader civil rights progress.
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Fam
Infrater
Intrater
Frederick County
William Donald Schaefer
Maryland
Mr. Intrater
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