Manley’s Cocaine Test Sparks NFL Drug Rule Debate
Dexter Manley, Redskins star pass rusher, tested positive for cocaine triggering NFL substance abuse penalties. The three strike policy includes warnings, mandatory treatment, and a potential lifetime ban with a one year reconsideration window. The incident underscores the league’s hard line on drug abuse and hopes to deter players from using illicit substances.
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Michener celebrates freedom aboard Caribbean cruise
The author James A. Michener, age 33, discusses rejoicing over political changes as the Berlin Wall falls and Eastern Europe opens. The piece recalls his wartime service and the Berlin Airlift, credits Gorbachev for reform, and foresees wider Western benefit from a transformed Soviet bloc and new European markets.
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Jim Michener
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Bahamas
Tortola
British West Indies
Michener
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Texas
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Josef Stalin
Moscow
Potsdam
Germany
Finland seen as East Europe model for postwar ties
The article notes East Germans may look to Finland rather than West Germany for governance examples as Gorbachev acknowledges Finland's neutral status. It highlights Finland's independent democracy, strong economy, and historic resilience against the Soviet Union, plus talk of other Eastern Bloc countries studying the Finnish model.
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Europe
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Urho Kaleva Kekkonen
Kekkonen
Leonid Brezhnev
Brezhnev
Communist Party
U.S
Hungary
Advisory council eyed to aid Maryland game efforts
At the request of James H. Gamprill of the Maryland Slave Game and Inland Fish Commission, Commy Agent Henry R. Shoemaker convened farm and sportsmen leaders to form a five farmer five sportsmen and two neutral members community advisory council. The panel aims to improve hunting and fishing conditions in the county. A 12 foot water pipe in West Seventh Street split, leaking about 6000 gallons and dropping pressure from 50 to 28 pounds. Frederick Chamber of Commerce President Roger B. Wolfe said downtown traffic would be restricted for an hour to install Christmas decorations.
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James H. Gamprill
Maryland Slave Game and Inland Fish Commission
Commy
Henry R. Shoemaker
State Game Commission
State Commission
West Seventh Street
Frederick
Growing interest spurs meeting on farm association lawsuit
Maryland Virginia Milk Producers Association faces internal dispute as a minority group sues over alleged fraud and mismanagement. General Manager James E. Click testified as a defense witness on the trial's final day amid mounting pressure prompting a Walkersville meeting call. Fort Detrick officials deny open air tests of biological agents citing a 26 year history without such activity. Frederick County also reports an unofficial drag strip on Gas House Pike with painted B and P markings drawing traffic as tires spin and paint smears.
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Maryland-Virginia Milk Producers Association
Associaion
Walkersville
Click
Fort Detrick
The
Post
Frederick County
Frederick
Gas House Pike
High-Priced Housing in Frederick Strains Residents
Donna Dronenberg describes rising Frederick apartment rents from 447 to 523 dollars, noting the impact on young workers, middle class families, and retirees. She argues for rent controls to prevent homelessness and ensure access to housing and basic needs.
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Frederick
Debates on waste disposal leaks and drinking age policy
Letters argue that even safe modern landfills leak and demand strict monitoring and EPA oversight at Reich's Ford. Other letters support Frederick County drug searches in schools, while one writer urges lowering the drinking age to 18 citing maturity and responsibility.
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Reich
Ford
EPA
Commendable Life Of Jane L. Smith of Jefferson
A front page piece by Laura Beck profiles Jane L. Smith of Jefferson. The article highlights her convictions and commitments to helping others and praises her welfare work and public spirit. Austin P. Renn
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Laura Beck
Jane L. Smith
Jefferson
Reich's Ford Road landfill risks to Schrode farm
The landfill ranks among the state's top 25 polluters with cadmium silver and TCE detected leaking to off site areas such as Bush Creek. The Schrode farm faces siting a so called state of the art facility with potential environmental hazards nearby.
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Reich
Ford Road
Bush Creek
Schrode Farm
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