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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1991

Page

5

Charter vote in Frederick County yields countywide defeat

The county turnout exceeded predictions with over 17 000 votes cast in the charter question. The charter proposal failed decisively, as tallies showed no single area leaning for or against. The piece praises public engagement and urges continued participation in 1994 county elections and governance dialogue.

Charter Dauol Maryland Frederick County

Belated birthday tour for Schaefer spurs praise and political clash

William Donald Schaefer earned public praise on Maryland’s Eastern Shore while a Howard County Republican, Delegate Martin Madden, attacked the governor’s role in budget cuts. The piece notes furloughs, layoffs, and looming deficits, arguing Madden’s stance ignores broader fiscal realities and politics.

William Donald Schaefer Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Winchester Hall Frederick General Assembly Orioles Madden Orioles Park Baltimore Schaefer Bagos Maryland Berlin Don

Deng Xiaoping profile hints at tough 87 year old ruler

A UPI styled profile portrays Deng Xiaoping as resilient and calculating, noting his repeated purges, imprisonments, and exile yet unwavering commitment to the Chinese Communist Party. The piece cites CIA assessments of Deng as efficient yet abrasive, with a stark memory of Cultural Revolution purges. It traces his life from early schooling to France, Moscow, and return to China in 1927, highlighting Mao’s tentative regard and Deng’s long civil war role.

Beijing China Deng Xiaoping Chinese Communist Party Deng Central Intelligence Agency CIA Zhou Enlai Mao Zedong France Red Light Moscow Mao Nikita Khrushchev

Deng and Mao clash and Deng's rise to power

The article recalls Deng Xiaoping enduring Mao's era, his punishment by Red Guards, later rehabilitation, and ascent as China's leader in 1977. It highlights Deng's economic reforms, resistance to political reform, and alleged approval of Tiananmen violence. It also notes Soviet nuclear fears and a provocative mini editorial on Pentagon views of gays in the military.

Nang Deng Mao Beijing Red Chungking Red Guards Tanete Enn Prisno Wan Pithar Lnfe China North Korea Soviet Union Defense Department Pentagon

Congress approves Cancer Attack Act funding for Fort Detrick

Congressman Goodloe Byron said the Cancer Attack Act of 1971, a 1.6 billion program, cleared the House 26 to 2 and goes to the floor with strong support lasting three years for Fort Detrick. Urbana Civic Association asks open meetings. Frederick elections board declines district reclassification. tenant council seeks more police due to disorders and property damage in apartments. bottles, BB guns, and fights caused harm.

Goodloe E. Byron House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee House Mr. Byron Fort Detrick John Hanson Margaret Harper Charles V. Main Frederick City

City attorney notes warrants for land needed to expand airport

Edward J. Smith announced government acquisition talks with property owners near Detrick Field as the city prepares to extend the airport. Col. D. John Markey denied rumors of moving the 11th Regiment to Fort Bragg after war games, and police failed to locate a car and driver in a hit and run at Rosemont and Fairview. Both victims sustained cuts and abrasions.

Toperty Detrick Field D. John Markey Frederick National Joseph Bussard Joseph Jr Rosemont Fairview Avenues

Rottweilers Cont What officials should do

A letter to Frederick’s Board of Aldermen and mayor urges swift action after a brutal unprovoked attack by two rottweilers on Daisy the beagle. It recommends either banning known dangerous attack animals or imposing strict licensing with liability insurance and owner pledges to prevent future incidents. Daisy, 12, suffered severe injuries including a dislocated hind leg throat injury requiring surgery.

Frederick Daisy the Beagle Daisy

Attack dog ownership rules urged by Lloyd Chaisson

A letter from Washington, D. C., urges strict controls on attack animals to protect public safety. Proposals include mandatory neutering, obedience schooling, forfeiture after multiple complaints, minimum fines of 5000 dollars for attacks, bans from parks and schools, age limits for walkers, choke collars, and two mandatory fines for violations. The writer argues Frederick’s livability and tourism depend on limiting attack animals.

Frederick Daisy the Beagle

Attacks on NRA Members Spark Caller Outrage

A reader denounces liberal criticism of the NRA and gun owners, defending firearms as equal to any weapon and arguing against self defense bans. He cites House member Roy Meachum and calls for respect for American gun rights, asserting anti gun laws harm law abiding citizens. John C. Nazarene Mount Airy.

Roy Meachum National Rifle Association NRA House of Representatives Meachum

Cars and Guns Ban Debate Letter to the Editor

James H. Cunningham of Frederick argues against banning weapons, comparing gun bans to prohibiting large cars. He contends a ban on assault weapons would not deter deranged individuals who can find other means and urges addressing underlying social problems rather than Band-Aid solutions.

Roy Meachum Bush Dows

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Micheel Powell Howard General Fund Maryand Baltmore Camden Yards Jack Anderson Tiananmen Square Communist Party Urbana Civic Association Edward J. Smith Lloyd Chaisson Washington, D.C John C. Nazarene Mount Airy James H. Cunningham Frederick
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