Procrastination at OMB delays federal hazardous waste cleanup
A column reports on EPA and OMB delays under Richard Darman delaying final cleanup rules for some 338 federal dumps and 4,000 private sites as Congress mandated in 1987. It notes rising costs, political pressure, and past court-ordered moves in 1986 while criticizing the White House for prioritizing dollars over public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Richard Darman
Environmental Protection Agency
Darman
Office of Management and Budget
Congress
EPA
OMB
Tim Warner
Red Army
Afghanistan
Soviet Union
Europe
Mikhail Gorbachev
Pentagon
Local races loom as Frederick County fields broaden
The paper applauds candidates stepping into politics and anticipates strong races for Frederick County Commissioner House of Delegates Sheriff and States Attorney. Filing continues as critics warn candidates to expect scrutiny while supporters hail a varied field and lively issue debate from candidates and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
House of Delegates
States Attorney
House of Representatives
FBI videotape stirs DC mayor sting movie critics rage
A viewer riffs on the FBI sting video featuring Mayor Marion Barry, mocking production quality and lighting while comparing it to Dick Tracy and Pretty Woman. He notes the courthouse scene with Louis Farrakhan watching, questions entrapment, and ponders the tape’s sensationalism and ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marconi
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Kizzhonor
FBI
Marion
Washington
District of Columbia
Washington, D.C
Vista Hotel
Mr. Cool
Louis Farrakhan
America
Nation of Islam
Louis
D.C
FBI Academy
Bureau H.Q
Hazel Diane Rasheeda Moore
de Vest
Barry
Mr. Barry
Ms. Moore
Wilkie Secures Sixth Republican Nominating Vote in Philadelphia
Indiana born Wendell L. Wilkie, 48, gained the sixth ballot nomination with 503 votes at the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia. Maryland backed Wilkie 15 to Taft's one. Other notes mention a Broad Run youth injured in a farm accident and a Frederick group planning a short canoe trip to Great Falls, Virginia. A Tidewater Express Lines tractor trailer was damaged in Frederick, with sabotage suspected by striking workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell L. Wilke
Philadelphia
Maryland
Wilkie
Robert A. Taft
Broad Run
Harrow
Tidewater Express Lines Inc
East Street
Frederick
1929 Gypsy Moth flight ties to speeding ban
Larry Parrish, vice president at Container Products, was photographed taking off from Frederick in a 1929 Gypsy Moth biplane on his daily commute home to Gettysburg, after a 15 day suspension for a speeding violation. Brenda Myers, age 17, and her mother met Tom Jones at Meriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, where Jones autographed a photo and kissed her goodbye after a 20 minute talk.
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Larry Parrish
Container Products
Evergreen Point
Frederick
Gettysburg
Brenda Myers
Pinoak Place
Tom Jones
Meriweather Post
Columbia
Brenda
Tom
Mr. Jones
Reader objects to police traffic enforcement and blame shifting
A Frederick reader condemns a Saturday article about a cruiser collision involving Jennifer Poston. She argues police double standards, claims officers violate red lights, questions prior incidents, and calls for charging the chief and officer Ritter alongside Poston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennifer Poston
North Bentz
Bentz
East Fourth Street
Ms. Poston
Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
Mrs. Koston
Richard Ashton
City Hall
Poston
Ashton
Jeffrey Ritter
Signs for Sale Ban Sparks County Debate
Frederick County law prohibitsInstalling for sale or directional real estate signs on public right of way sparking protests over aesthetic harm and safety. The Frederick County Builders Association seeks compromise while officials consider enforcement and equal opportunity concerns amid a proliferation of signs.
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Frederick County
Frederick County Builders' Association
Letters on law, zoning and shelter raise many issues
Readers comment on discriminatory advertising funding, a new zoning ordinance, and who leads the county. A Meyersville correspondent questions priorities while a shelter rescind claim prompts a dog owner’s frustration. A Walkersville passenger criticizes ship rescue coverage and praises crew and Coast Guard efforts.
Graceham Volunteer Fire Company praised by Frederick County officials
Brad Weddle voices appreciation for Graceham Volunteer Fire Company Inc as commissioners J Anita Stup and Mark Hoke back their support. He cites Commissioner Hoke on response criteria and budget inclusion, while urging impartiality from Charles Smith and noting volunteers protect the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
J. Anita Stup
Mark Hoke
Graceham Volunteer Fire Company Inc
Hoke
Doel Dispatch
Graceham
Budge
Charles Smith
Mr. Smith
Jefferson
Sterling Bollinger
Richard Grossnickle
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Jack Anderson
United Feature Syndicate
Enc
Michael Powell
Frederick, MD
Hovert U Neiu
William E. Main
Buckeystown
James Mullican
Charles Simpson
Harry A. Nagle
Frederick Junction
Great Falls
Mary Lobe Frederick
G.lee Teets
Myersville
Animal Shelter Blues
Taffy
Joanne Rosenberger
Tramsville
Cruise Blues
Regency
Coast Guard
Sheila Holzberger
Walkersville
Brad Weddle
Thurmont
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