Weasels and a Pay Raise Plan for Congress
The article critiques a congressional pay raise plan announced a day before a vote, detailing a multi-tier increase scheme from 4.1 percent to 25 percent plus cost of living boosts. It accuses lawmakers of blackmail tactics, linking the raise to ethics reform and noting the high salaries proposed, contrasted with the imagined unfairness toward turkeys and weasels.
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Ralph
Nader
Congress
House
Capitol Hill
Congressional
America
Roy Meachum Blind politicos
A column criticizes political blindness at federal and Maryland levels. It cites Rep. Foley over using an Air Force jet, Senate President Mike Miller over campaign finance reform delays, and Mount Airy Mayor Linda Boyer over a contractor deal with her husband. The piece urges ethics reform and accountability.
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Washington
Annapolis
Mount Airy
Thomas Foley
U. S
House of Representatives
Congress
Foley
Senate
Mike Miller
House of Delegates
Maryland
R. Clayton Mitchell
Miller
Prince George's
General Assembly
Mitchell
Sen. Miller
Baltimore
William Donald Schaefer
P.G
Mount Airv
Linda Boyer
Frederick
Carroll Line
Boyer
Frederick County
Coalition
Boyers
Rep. Foley
Two youths captured after 100 mile chase near Washington
State Police caught two 1 year old suspects after a 100 mile per hour pursuit ending on South Mountain. Their third stolen car a 1939 Ford sedan from Frederick Motor Co. was damaged. the youths were unharmed. Also Frederick hosts its fifth annual Food and Better Housing Show at the State Armory with Gov. O Connor replaced by Francis Perrott. The Walkersville girls field hockey team finishes season undefeated with both varsity and junior varsity squads, listing players on each line.
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the Nations Training School
Washington
Norman Boone
Edwin Jackson
South Mountain
R.L. Warfield
Frederick Motor Co
Frederick
State Armory
Herbert R. O'Conor
Francis Perrott
Lloyd C. Culler
Arlene Murray
Mount Airy
Maryland
Moore
Walkersville
Linda Lockingbill
Sally Stull
Katy Mercer
Lynn Baker
Jane Detbarn
Donna Smith
Sharon Baker
June Mainhart
April Green
Kitty Buza
Sue Eaves
Pat Clemm
Faye Keefer
Sharon Gilbert
Brenda Hedges
Kay Ramsburg
Debbie Broadwater
Joy MacCartee
Tina Winn
Ann Bowers
Billie Glacken
Karen Bachtell
Liz Talley
Debbie Stauffer
Nannette Carigan
Winnie Eaves
Keating Faces House Panel Over Lincoln S&L Collapse
Congress will question Charles Keating as the House Banking Committee probes the Lincoln Savings and Loan failure in Irvine California. Regulators say the collapse could cost taxpayers over two billion dollars, with a 1.1 billion fraud lawsuit pending against Keating and relatives.
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Washington
Congress
Oliver North
Charles Keating
House Banking Committee
Lincoln Savings and Loan
Irvine
Calif
Keating
Lincoln
House
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
U.S
Danny Wall
Savings and Loan
Michael Einstein
Savings
California Savings and Loan
S&l
Wall pressure could force Bush to push Wall aside
Congress presses for accountability as Henry Gonzalez urges President Bush to dismiss Wall over Lincoln S&L collapse. Keating admits deregulation and S&L purchases fed the crisis while steering donations to lawmakers. Soviet missile momentum and MX Midgetman debates frame the broader security context.
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Pentagon
America
Congress
United States
Eminent domain debate over local landfill in Frederick
Donald L. Gouker responds to a letter by G Lee Teets about the Schroder farm and eminent domain. He questions whether the county commissioners act for the public good given soil and groundwater pollution concerns from a current landfill and seeks broader site consideration and public participation in the petition drive. He notes petitions show limited turnout among Frederick County residents.
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G. Lee Teets
Teets
Frederick County
Bush Creek
EPA
Mark Hoke
Sterling Bollinger
Bill Schroder
T. Anita Stup
Letter on Fair Sports Coverage at Linganore and Local Schools
Walter R. Hilter Jr. of Mount Airy argues that the Frederick News-Post gives unequal sports coverage. He cites Linganore’s 1987 state finals and bias toward Gov. Thomas Johnson and Frederick High, urging equal treatment for boys and girls teams and all local schools.
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Linganore
Frederick News-Post
Frederick
Singapore
Thomas Johnson
Frederick High
Imitation of Japan in US economy sparks sovereignty fears
The writer argues Japan dominates key American industries and banks, cites daily $400 million foreign borrowing, and urges passage of Senate Bill 1553 granting presidential line item veto to curb pork-barrel spending. Marguerite Snyder of Knoxville calls for action to senators and representatives.
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United States
Japan
Local FFA sweetheart crown ed by Miss Mol
A Midland reader complains that the local FFA sweetheart photo credits miss proper recognition. She notes Joy Titus and another unnamed contestant deserved fuller credit alongside Virginia Cha and urges fuller attribution in future youth coverage.
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FFA
Mol
Joy Titus
Virginia Cha
Cha
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Boonsboro
Smithsburg
Elks Lodge
Jack Anderson
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Bush
Henry Gonzalez
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Donald L. Gouker
Walter R. Hilter JR
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