Questions to ask candidates before Election Day
Voter guide questions cover congressional reform, federal deposit insurance, member pay raises, immunity from lawsuits, and government budgeting. For taxpayers, the piece challenges how to prevent repeats of financial fiascos, curb federal spending, and align Washington with means-based finance. It urges asking those seeking office about real reforms.
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Washington
Congress
Autobahn speeds and Germany's public works legacy
A reflective piece traces Germany's postwar rebuilding from factories to roads and the autobahn culture. It contrasts blitzed public works with high speed driving, cites a Nuremberg fog crash, and questions speed limits, car culture, and German engineering through memories of WWII and postwar travel. It mentions Ferdinand Porsche, Volkswagen, and Berlin airlift routes, ending with a critique of Maryland highway speed politics.
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Charlie Chaplin
Germany
Hitler
8Th Air Force
Third Reich
Tom
Indianapolis Raceway
A.J. Foyt
Mario Andretti
al Unser
Indianapolis
Nuremberg
Santa Ana
Los Angeles
Nurenburg
National Auto Club
Auto Chib
der Fuhrer
Ferdinand Porsche
Volkswagen
U.S
U.K
Berlin
Namin
Gatow
Autobahn
Hamlim
United States Air Force
Munich
Bavarian Alps
Austria
Kaufbeuran
William Donald Schaefer
Maryland
Pentagon estimates warn of up to 30,000 U S deaths in first 20 days
Reports to President Bush warn 3,000 to 30,000 American fatalities in the initial 20 days of a war with Iraq, with as many as 19,000 U S soldiers dead in the first week and 15,000 in three weeks. The figures compare to Civil War bloodshed and contrast with Iraqi losses, which could reach 10 to 1 per American death.
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Washington
Pentagon
Bush
Iraq
U.S
Antietam
Persian Gulf
Saudi Arabia
White House
United States
Air Force
Michael J. Dugan
Kuwait
America
Iran
Bush faces GOP revolt over taxes and agenda
A United Feature Syndicate analysis notes Republicans blame Bush for tax clashes, voter shifts toward Democrats, and calls for party discipline to push a legislative agenda. It compares past rally effects and pre election misdirections while outlining opposition in Congress and among voters.
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U.S
Bush
Lyndon Johnson
Gulf of Tonkin
Vietnam
Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
Iran
GOP
Carter
George Bush
Congress
Remodeled Winchester Hall Offices Move In
Eugene W. Pruitt and staff moved from Winchester Hall to newly renovated offices in the old Church Street School. Dr Morris L. Radoff urged transferring colonial records to Annapolis to protect them, while reviewers stressed preserving Frederick County history. an interfaith Rotarians luncheon urged national unity and dialogue.
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Eugene W. Pruitt
Winchester Hall
Church Street School
Morris L. Radoff
Maryland
Trederigh
Berarde
Annapolis
Edward S. Delaplaine
Arthur D. Willard
Marsland State Society
Daugmers
Rudolf
Frederick County
Rotarians
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Spiere
Citizens protest letter on city hall door over Frederick war
Twenty years ago a rally of about 12 people ended with a taped note to City Hall urging Frederick be removed from the war. A list of six or so subscribers accompanied the demand as grading neared for Lake Linganore Eaglehead golf course. Groundbreaking for dams marked the start of construction for 220 acre Lake Linganore and Lake Merle with a simulated dynamite blast.
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Frederick
Lake Singanore
Eaglehead
J. William Brosius
The
Development Corporation
Fred Daum
Linganore Corporation
Linganore
Merle
Change in register of wills urged by Howell C. Happ
Howell C. Happ of Frederick urges voters to oust the longtime incumbent in the race for Register of Wills. He endorses Virginia Fifer, accusing the current officeholder of poor conduct, limited interviews, and a defense of the status quo. He urges voting for Fifer on November 6.
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Ralph Brown
Brown
Register of Wills
Register
News-Post
Virginia Fifer
Hcads
Campaign pamphlets spark critique of Sterling Bollinger
A reader criticizes Sterling Bollinger and the Frederick County commissioners for continuity over experience. The piece cites the Schroder farm condemnation, public opposition, and perceived arrogance, accusing officials of ignoring voter concerns and offering evasive replies.
Letters to Frederick County Commissioners Demand Change
A reader denounces the county board for failure and vows to elect a new commissioners group. The letter attacks the Schroders and the board’s stubborn stance on a condemnation suit, urging a fresh ballot to reflect public will. Charles J. Grasser of Tramsville signs the message urging action similar to Montgomery County.
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Frederick County
Schroders
Frederick
Efficient Eichelberger in Frederick County Probate Support
Grace E Kebney writes in praise of Thomas M. Eichelberger, incumbent Register of Wills, detailing his courteous, efficient service during her mother’s estate. She notes his availability, willingness to consult colleagues when needed, and a courteous staff, expressing gratitude during a difficult time.
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Register of Wills
Thomas M. Eichelberger
Frederick County
Mr. Eichelberger
Register of Wills Office
Eichelberger
Campaign row over PAC money stains Frederick delegates
Frederick County residents rally against PAC contributions amid calls to oust Delegates Thomas Hattery George Littrell James McClellan and Boyd Smith. Editor praise cited for coverage as Common Cause figures show totals for Hattery Littrell McClellan and Smith from 1986 to 1990. Local note by G Lee Teets Myersville.
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America
Thomas Hattery
George Littrell
James McClellan
Boyd Smith
Frederick County
Pacs
Political Action Committee
George Delaplaine
Frederick News-Post
House of Delegates
Maryland
Common Cause
Olen
Artad
Hattery
Littrell
McClellan
Smith
Frederick County Vote Urges Change At Winchester Hall
A letter from ARTHUR STINE of Baltimore criticizes Commissioner Sterling Bollinger for alleged neglect of environmental protection and farmland conservation. It urges Frederick County voters to elect a new government on November 6 to safeguard residents and Schroders rights to their farm.
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Frederick County
Sterling Bollinger
Winchester Hall
Bollinger
Schroders
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