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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1990
Page
4
The New York Times features an ad for the nation's first degree program in political management at the Graduate School of Political Management. It promises training in polling, fundraising, media production, and campaigning to mold modern elected leaders.
An opinion piece questions the 1990 Arizona vote against making Martin Luther King Day a state holiday amid charges of racism and political pressure. It argues the NFL, Fiesta Bowl funding, black representation, and federal holiday status influence the outcome, noting King’s civil rights legacy and debates over commerce and symbolism.
Farmers react to the 1990 Farm Bill as conference committee rushed into the early hours. Subside cuts amount to 13.6 billion over five years, halving federal farm spending from about 80 billion to 40.8 billion. Many fear survival without subsidies, while markets already pay low prices for farm produce.
The piece argues that farmers lose under the 1990 Farm Bill with fewer subsidies and higher taxes, pushing many to broke as subsidies vanish. It blames Agriculture Secretary Clayton Yeutter for the bill, while noting Bush support and farm coalitions calling for his removal. It also speculates Castro's fall would not benefit the U.S., given Cuba’s need for aid and new Soviet ties.
Regional Game Warden Benjamin F. Phebus reported hunters faced stiff winds near freezing temperatures and overcast skies on opening day. District Game Warden D W Kettells noted at least 15 wild turkeys killed in Catoctin Mountain area, the largest weighing WW pounds, with two turkeys taken near Salamander fire tower by Mr and Mrs John Fultz of Mountaindale. A Buckeystown tenant fined $25 and costs for whipping a hunter trespassing on his land. Monocacy River floods receding after rain, easing flood danger. Charles F Hartman Frederick and Lester Uiterback Lewistown returned from Maine doe hunting trip. each bagged a 125-pound doe within two minutes of each other. Frederick Jaycee president Robert L Smariga wrote Nixon about Fort Detrick action. Brig Gen George M Snead Jr indicated final HEW response would guide course of action, with top Army and Defense officials monitoring. Attorneys for Frederick County Teacher's Association sought overrule of local board to extend 12-month calendar from 242 to 246 working days.
Jean Offutt defends Gold Mine Road residents in Frederick County, noting decades of dirt road conditions, spring mud and floods, and slow snow removal. She recalls neighbors widening access with a tractor, cites traffic and accidents due to speed and narrow lanes, and urges county commissioners to upgrade roads to meet growing traffic, separate from Mount Zion Road issues.
A reader defends the county commissioners over settling out of court for the Schrodel farm landfill. The writer cites a lack of public input, site suitability, and cost of relocating facilities as key reasons guiding the decision and highlights the economic factors shaping the settlement and timing at the trial’s end.
Letters discuss the Schroder family settlement offer of 3.5 million for 177 acres with conditions on waste, access, and farm use. The writer regrets not taking the full farm, cites county vote, and questions political funding and national debt in a second letter.
PFC Bryan Jensen writes from Saudi Arabia describing a month and a half at a desert camp during Operation Desert Shield. He notes hot days, cool nights, palm trees and camels, two hot meals, a small store, outdoor showers, decent toilets, high morale, and a six month tour expected to end by March or April. He mentions mail delays, plans for a photo album, and ongoing fears of terrorism while urging continued support.
Amanda Mallonee of Walkersville argues lessons occur outside school and questions a 200 day year. She says summers build friendships and real life skills applied at home, warns extra 20 days cost money and asks where funds come from.
A public notice outlines submission rules for letters to the editor including legible handwriting signed with address and phone number for verification. It mentions possible editing for length and content and notes the high volume may limit publication opportunities.
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