Frederick County Delegate Boyd Smith Faces Lasso Ban Backlash
The Maryland debate over Lasso herbicide shows Frederick County Delegate Boyd Smith disassociating from a bill he co sponsored. Farmers and observers criticize his handling as he shifts blame, while opponents push for accountability and a vote against the measure pending further discussion.
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Baloney
Yellow Wind shows occupation cruelty and shared guilt
Roy Meachum argues the Palestinian uprising exposes Western complicity and the dehumanizing effects of occupation. He praises David Grossman's Yellow Wind, detailing its stark, unsensational portrayal of both Israeli and Palestinian suffering and the potential for further tragedy if leaders ignore the cycle of violence.
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B 52s in Europe set for major exercise amid reinvention plan
The Pentagon weighs converting aging B 52G bombers to conventional warfare as INF limits loom. Gen John Chain pushes a Europe exercise to prove the fleet can fuel NATO with long range strikes, with 186 B 52Gs slated for retirement early next decade. Israel’s HAVE NAP Popeye missiles eyed as interim gear. The plan hinges on cost and top level approval. Additional notes cover White House staffing shifts and a memorial expansion proposal.
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Yesterday News Post Item Summary
Brief item from Yesterday News Post notes various local items and notices sourced from archived files. Reads like a compact clipping roundup with sparse details and no single dominant story.
Brunswick Dinner Names Funk as State Senate Candidate
John B. Funk of Brunswick, 33, city engineer and Freder ick County delegation chairman, declared an avowed bid for Frederick County state senator at a Brunswick Democratic Committee testimonial dinner at Eagles Hall. Speakers urged his candidacy while the Boy Scout movement in Frederick received Legion endorsement.
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Frederick County Emergency Hospital
Frederick city plans East Seventh Street extension and civic center bid
Frederick City Engineer Jerrell Legg announced an extension from East Seventh Street to Gas House Pike and Hughes Ford Road with bids to be readied soon. Chris T. Mathews urged a civic center with pool and gym between Frederick Junior High and Frederick High, site options discussed. The Maryland Court of Appeals ordered a referendum on the 1967 open housing law after circuit court rulings. Middletown Lions Club honored Valley Register publishers for long community service. newsboy Philip Kleinfelter distributed a one volume history.
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Jerrell Legg
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Gas House Pike
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Chris T. Mathews
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Harford County
Harry E. Dyer
Middletown
Letters Raise Questions on Police Action and Animal Deaths
Frederick residents debate the shooting death of Lobo by a police officer and the euthanizing of Lefty the cat. A Humane Society apology and call for accountability spark a push for transparency and possible memorials in Baker Park. The letters also touch on city officials, responses, and safety concerns in Frederick.
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Dorsey
Ashton
Martyak
Two cheers for Frederick editorial tone and county action
JOAN BOYLE praises a mild editorial titled Ski resort cont and commends Frederick County Commissioners for exposing Emmitsburg Town Council ineptitude.
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Frederick County
Emmitsburg
Frederick County delegates weigh end casino gambling move
The Frederick News-Post reports on the Frederick County delegation considering an end to casino style gambling at United Fire Company. A reader writes Delegate McClellan about a February 6 1988 article on collective bargaining for school support staff and notes the deadline for bills was missed.
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