Rail Strike Resolution Highlights Rail Transportation Importance
The piece notes President Bush calming a 200000 rail worker strike during a recession. It explains railroads are essential for moving products and commuters, cites a 65 day renegotiation period under a presidential emergency board, and highlights crew size and health cost issues as sticking points.
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Bush
Maryland Rail
Point of Rocks
Washington, D.C
Washington
Presidential
Congress
State House slowdown and rift shakes Maryland capital
Melancholy days at Maryland State House as Governor William Donald Schaefer and Lieutenant Governor Mickey Steinberg clash over policy and staff. The dispute centers on an $800 million Linowes tax plan, with Steinberg allegedly undermining the governor and facing removal of aides while politics casts a bleak shadow over executive offices.
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Maryland State House
America
George Washington
Senate
Continental Army
United States
Maryland
House
Washington
William Donald Schaefer
Governors Mansion
State House
Melvin A
Mickey’’ Steinberg
Lincoln
State Circle
Mickey
Jimmy
Harry W. Nice
Mickey Steinberg
Don Schaefer
Don
Christopher C. Cox
Baltimore
Blair Lee
Sam Bagley
General Assembly
Linowes Commission
Linones
Schaefer
Patrick J. Roddy
John Lang
Steinberg
Dick Trainor
Whistleblowers face retaliation in Customs probe turmoil
The memo from Customs Commissioner Carol Hallett asked employees to submit information about corruption with guaranteed confidentiality. Whistleblowers in the southwest region faced retaliation as letters circulated, drawing scrutiny from Rep. Doug Barnard and a Treasury inspector general review. The saga coincides with broader drug corruption inquiries and separate economic notes on consumer spending and homelessness counts.
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Washington
U.S. Customs Service
Customs
Carol Hallett
Hallett
Lou Smit
John Graham
FBI
Brownsville
Texas
Customs Management
Internal Affairs
Customs Internal Affairs
Southwest
Doug Barnard
D-Ga
House
Barnard
Southwest Region Customs
Treasury Department Inspector General
Treasury Department
Frederick officials award debris removal contract in old bank building
Frederick city officials approve a $1 040 contract to Thomas J Crum for removing debris and placing three wooden trusses in the old fire wrecked Central Trust Company building on North Market Street after owners ignored a 10 day unsafe removal notice from city engineer W Raymond Walter. Mayor Lloyd C Culler and the Board of Aldermen appoint a five man police commission to oversee restructuring of the police department under a new law. Distinguished guests include Sen Charles McC Mathias at Frederick Community College dedication with the 324th U S Army Band assisting. Opinion among Frederick lawyers over Judicare free legal aid program varied, with some calling it a burden and others supportive. County commissioners assume control of Winchester Hall parking lot, replacing meters with restricted employee parking numbers.
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Frederick
Thomas J. Crum
Central Trust Company
North Market Street
W. Raymond Walter
Lloyd C. Culler
Board of Aldermen
Ira J. McCurdy
Ignatius Bjorlee
Roger R. Rice
Roger B. Wolfe
Elmer I. Eshleman
Charles McC. Mathias
Frederick Community College
Lewis W. Stephens
324Th
U.S. Army Band
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Judicare
Winchester Hall
Frederick County
Ron Linton Deemed One of the Best by County Resident
A Myersville reader defends Ron Linton as one of the county’s best qualified and most productive public servants. The letter praises his road network reforms and condemns unfounded accusations tied to his vacation absence, urging residents to judge Linton on his record.
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Ron Linton
Linton
Maryland
Keep writing to the troops overseas
A plea urges ongoing letters to service members in the Persian Gulf and abroad. It highlights that despite hostilities ending, many troops remain overseas or stationed worldwide and value brief notes. The piece praises the SMF&V volunteers of the American Red Cross for 24 7 support via their hotlines and outreach.
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Washington
Iraq
Persian Gulf
Service To Military Families and Veterans
Smf&v
American Red Cross
Red Cross volunteers fund emergency aid for military families
Alfred C. Redstone praises Red Cross volunteers who staff hotlines for military families year round. The letter describes aid ranging from birth announcements to illness, injury, or death, and notes service during Desert Shield and other conflicts. It highlights CPR training, water safety, disaster prep, blood collection, and community commitment.
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Red Cross
Korea
Vietnam
Photographs on credit cards spark debate over IDs
Letters from Damon Barnhart and Donna Shedd urge requiring owner photos on credit cards and opposing cuts to Maryland high school practical arts. Barnhart calls for photo ID to curb fraud, while Shedd argues cuts harm future workers and tax burdens rise with minimal services.
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Robert C. Reid
Eastas
Korl
Germany
Jack Anderson
Treasury
Census Bureau
United Feature Syndicate
Detrick Field
U.S
Lauren W. Wolfe
Myersville
Alfred C. Redstone
Smf&w American Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
Damon Barnhart Frederick
Carroll Creek
Donna L. Shedd
Middletown
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