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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1991
Page
3
Democrats fear a tough path against an incumbent Republican president with a war victory and high approval ratings. Only George McGovern signals a possible challenge to George Bush for reelection as party leaders doubt Bush’s popularity will hold. A cautious mood grips major Democrats ahead of the 1992 campaign.
Sen Sam Nunn in Boston says he has no plans to run though he is a top potential Democratic contender. Other backers include Lloyd Bentsen Mario Cuomo Richard Gephardt Al Gore and Bill Clinton, none has moved toward candidacy. Bush basks in steady approval while aides warn against overconfidence as he aims to finish his job.
Smelser and county officials warn $38.4 million state funds and $2.2 million for agencies including $942,500 for the school board could be jeopardized if two tax bills fail. Del. Hattery questions timing of Schroder farm landfill use while Sundergill and Gray debate site plans and bonding for solid waste projects.
The United States plans new weapons sales to Egypt Israel Saudi Arabia Turkey and others while seeking postwar arms control. The Pentagon lists 1.6 billion in arms to Egypt including 46 F-16s 80 Maverick missiles 240 cluster bombs plus 48 guided glide bombs. House panel approves Israel defense cost offset and a new 1 billion Export-Import Bank credit program.
Oslo based writer Tor Busch Sannes argues Christopher Columbus could be a Norwegian nobleman named Christopher Bonde who discovered America in 1477 not 1492. He cites coincidences and historical notes suggesting early voyages north of Iceland may have reached Canada or New England. America’s 500th anniversary of discovery would be celebrated 15 years late, he says.
In New York, bookshelves carry American Psycho without window displays or ads. Book Soup in West Hollywood inserts a freedom of expression disclaimer. Vintage Books released the Bret Easton Ellis novel in paperback after Simon & Schuster dropped it. In Seattle, George Waterfield Russell, 32, pleads innocent to multiple murders, denying serial-killer ties and citing circumstantial evidence. He mentions Ted Bundy as a fan, while police note signs of mutilation and necrophilia. Russell faces charges for three killings and a separate 1989 Redmond case.
Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar announced his resignation in New Delhi citing manipulation by Rajiv Gandhi and the Congress Party. He urged President Venkataraman to call new elections and said he would stay on briefly while arrangements are made.
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