GAO says US aid to world wasteful amid fraud claims
GAO reports document mismanagement and abuse in US aid programs abroad with repeated cases of food misallocation profits and delayed responses. It highlights Somalia and Zaire as examples where emergency food failed to reach hungry people, funds leaked, and officials profited. The piece notes bureaucratic delays and institutionalized mismanagement in fragile states, urging stronger AID action.
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Letters to the Editor on vandalism and Laytonsville landfill issues
A reader laments vandalism to a custom mailbox post and commends her husband’s community efforts then voices county landfill concerns in Laytonsville Maryland. DOREEN BRUDER WILLIAM J GALATO ANN R DIFFENDORPER MARTIN BRUDER laytons le
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Energy official resigns amid GAO probe over travel abuse
Washington reports that Energy Department official Rossiee Douglas resigned last February as GAO investigated charges against her. The GAO details 67 trips costing taxpayers, including multiple visits to South Carolina, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Las Vegas, some for nonessential duties and instances of possible retaliation and conflict of interest. The report notes personal trips, hotel bills paid by outside funds, and extended stays at public expense, with calls for department action.
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Thompson Emerges as Viable Republican in Frederick County
In the Frederick area race, John Thompson is presented as a strong Republican candidate with broad respect earned through local education work. The piece notes Democratic primary turmoil between Smelser and Byron, urges high turnout, and highlights Thompson’s warmth, intelligence, and campaign organization aiming to boost GOP chances in the September elections.
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Thompson Pledges Three Horse Race For Senate Seat
A fragmented political memo notes Thompson predicting a three contender race. The text mentions Frederick Memorial Hospital and a birth event with reference to a mother and baby receiving professional care.
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Teen questions drag-up students on campuses
Dr. Wallace answers concerns about student drag up behavior and drug use among sixth through 12th graders, noting weekends are peak for drinking and marijuana use. He discusses reducing risk via productive classes, seminars, and school programs while addressing a parent’s dating and support questions.
Local Horse Rescue After Ice Pit Breaks
Historical note lists names Mason Hendricksee Charles Jr James Sparks Pal Etsier Konkel Metter John Wieen Schafic James Gilbert Hebert Davis Cyril Gamarille and ABORSE of Harvey Rippess Wew Paris as a wagon delays rescue when the ice gave way and a horse fell into an ice pit. A tow wagon lifted the animal to the surface after the call to 2 seen garage.
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James Sparks
Pal Etsier
Konkel Metter
John Wieen Schafic
James Gilbert
Hebert Davis
Cyril Gamarille
Harvey Rippess
Paris
Walter Grabill
Tornado Hits Matthews Farm. Barns and Car Destroyed
Twenty years earlier the Matthews family escaped injury as a tornado touched down near Woodsboro Creagerstown Head. Two large sheds and the front porch were destroyed along with the family car. a milk cow was killed and power lines downed by lightning. About 109 children from six to 18 at Baltimore’s McKim Center were fed at a summer dance. Participant Kristina Palmer, 14, noted this year’s dances moved from shaking on top to shaking on the bottom, alongside peers Laurencine Thomas, Mark Nelson, Buster McKenzie and Bill Devilbiss.
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Woodsboro-Creagerstown
Kristina Palmer
Laurencine ,Thomas
Mark Nelson
Buster McKenzie
Bill Devilbiss
Pited by Copiey Mews Agency
A fragment from a San Dingo California notice references a provider or agency named Copiey Mews. It mentions possible involvement in a local matter, with unreadable surrounding context limiting further detail. The readable fragment centers on the agency and its attribution.
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