Juries May Get Wider Net From Driver Licenses
Lawmakers in Annapolis weigh a bill to expand juror lists by adding drivers’ license records to voter rolls in Frederick County and across Maryland. Supporters argue nonvoters dodge service. critics warn of inconvenience. The measure also proposes exempting those who voted in both primary and general elections from duty.
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Uito
Annapolis
Frederick County
Mary-land
Worcester County
Speed trap critique: Maryland police and the speed game
A reader blasts Prince George's County and Maryland State Police for aggressive speed enforcement. He cites Corporal George Van Duser, VASCAR units, and steep downgrades that trigger downhill chases, arguing tickets, fines, and insurance surcharges cost drivers about a thousand dollars each. He laments surging ticket numbers, taxpayer funding, and lobbying while calling for safer enforcement priorities.
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Prince George’s County
George van Duser
Golly
Bowie
Corporal van Duser
Cpl. van Duser
Maryland
Col
Elmer Tippett
Uncle Sam
Col. Tippett
Federal Highway Administration
America
Annapolis
Vascar
Warthogs prove worth in Gulf amid war shifts
The A-10 Thunderbolt II faced early Air Force doubts but proved vital in the Persian Gulf War. Lt. Gen. Charles Horner admitted initial opposition to deploying the lane, later praising the aircraft as crucial against Iraqi armor. Army officials credited the Warthogs with keeping U S troops safe and stabilizing the frontline.
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U.S
Saudi Arabia
Charles Horner
Central Command Air Forces
Horner
Air Force
Army
Gulf
A-10 Warthog Proves Tough in Persian Gulf Combat
Capt Jessie Morimoto notes A-10 aircraft take on more duties as war progresses. Warthogs knock out Scud sites and radar, rescue pilots, and even engage a helicopter in combat. The titanium armored jet withstands hits and returns home, proving the ground-support plane’s value despite Japan–made components.
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Air Force
Army
Jessie Morimoto
Morimoto
Adams Electric Cooperative seeks county permit to string lines
Fifty years ago the Frederick County Roads Board approved a permit for Adams Electric Cooperative Inc to string power lines along county roads pending further legal search on jurisdiction. The group seeks state PSC approval via local backing amid questions of authority.
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Frederick County Roads Board
Adams Electric Cooperative Inc
Public Service Commission
Close-minded education policies spark student letter
A Linganore High senior criticizes Frederick County Board of Education and County Commissioners for on campus graduation only rules, ticket limits, and a 1.1 million budget cut. The writer cites paper shortages, dittoed tests, and cited quotes by Commissioner David Gray, urging policy focus on students and staff needs.
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Linganore High School
Frederick County Board of Education
Frederick County Commissioners
Board of Education
Linganore
Singapore
Frederick County
Singanore
David Gray
Pursuing peace amid disturbing times and U S interventions
The author argues that U S foreign policy has sought to overthrow governments in Chile Nicaragua Grenada Panama and other nations, using allies of convenience and oil as a leverage, urging patience with sanctions over war and questioning enduring defense of sovereign nations.
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U.S
Chile
Grenada
Nicaragua
Panama
Noble
United States of America
Frustrated readers urge action on energy and tax issues
Residents and readers in Knoxville and Frederick voice outraged comments on energy policy, troops support, and alleged tax dollar abuse. Miriam Reisberg condemns military treatment of POWs and media focus on protesters. Carmelita C Cerezo urges national leadership to honor environmental limits. Susan T White and Sarah Berry detail delays in Annapolis addressing private public sector concerns and lack of response from Governor Schaefer.
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Annapolis
Del
James Mc
Clellan
Doc McClellan
Frederick
Hall of Records
William Donald Schaefer
Budget Talk Sparks School Trips Debate at Board Meeting
Fay Terry voices concern over field trips funded by tax dollars arguing for cuts and suggesting redirected funds to bus seatbelts. She questions the value of kindergarten trips to Washington DC and asks how lasting the memories will be for young children.
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Board of Education
Harold Keller
Washington, D.C
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United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Delaware
Guy K. Motter
Mexico
South America
Spain
Frederick County Teachers’ Association
Rosenstock Hall
Hood College
Gwendolyn Brooks
Illinois
Bush Creek
Tramsville
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Maryland Senate
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Miriam Reisberg
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Darp Corporation
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