Apology accepted governor's temper and tax complaints rise
The governor acknowledged a misstep after his victory margin shrank from 82 to 60 percent and faced public discontent over mansion costs, police protection, and travel expenses. Maryland voters criticized taxes and spending while urging unity for the next term. The remarks followed the recent general election results and calls for reform.
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Senaeier
Frederick
Maryland
William Donald Schaefer
Spence
Gulf crisis fuels oil profits and political incentives
The piece argues that OPEC and Gulf states have strong economic incentives to keep the status quo amid U S led pressure on Saddam Hussein. It cites windfalls for Saudi Arabia and Iran, notes higher oil prices and a glut on the market, and suggests Britain and Libya also gain while the United States bears costs from military actions and subsidies. It calls Congress to scrutinize incentives and curb oil futures manipulation.
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Einstein
Persian Gulf
U.S
Saddam Hussein
Iraq
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
OPEC
Kuwait
United States
Gulf
Wharton
Saudi Arabia
Bit Bel Ui Wei Wedi Jusene
Hossein
Iran
Venezuela
United Arab Emirates
Nigeria
Libya
Muammar Gadhafi
Mir Fussei
America
Gadhafi
Brouhaha
Lue Liu Pris
Texas
Lloyd Bentsen
Hussein
Far East
Syria
Congress
Mexico
Mr. Bush
Coalition
Bush
Egypt
Questions arise over 1985 DC-8 crash probe in Gander
A congressional report harshly criticizes the NTSB and FBI handling of the 1985 Arrow Air DC-8 crash in Gander Newfoundland that killed 248 US soldiers. The document calls the FBI action unacceptable and notes the Army's broader role, fueling calls for a Dec 4 House hearing as families seek truth five years later.
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Washington
Gander
Newfoundland
U.S
National Transportation Safety Board
FBI
House Judiciary Subcommittee On
Canadian Aviation Safety Board
Army
National Transportation Deitides Baned
Sane
Nowioa
Non
Jim Lynch
NTSB
George Seidlein
Seidlein
101St Airborne Division
Sinai Peninsula
Mike Harari
Manuel Noreiga
Panama
Frederick area notes from 1971 civic events and prizes
Fifty years ago, mayor and aldermen led a 200 plus crowd at an open house for the Independent Hose Company in a renovated West Church Street fire hall. A $10,042.75 upgrade was completed by L.J. Keller and Sons. Citizens Truck Company urged blood donations. 16 Junior Chamber of Commerce applicants surfaced. Myra Galbreath was Frederick Jaycee Junior Miss 1971, crowned by Kathy Mull. Sheriff-elect Baumgartner named Lewis Crutchley jail warden. Nurses at Frederick Memorial Hospital allowed pantsuits per a Oct 29 directive. Marine Lance Cpl. Robert P. Brooks won the Camp Lejeune six-mile mini-marathon in rain at 31:28, presented by Maj. Gen. Tompkins.
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Lloyd C. Culler
Charles W. Stup
Russell H. McCain
Herbert S. Schroeder
Independent Hose Company
West Church Street
L.J. Keller and Sons
Marine Lance Cpl
Robert P. Brooks
Frank Brooks
Brunswick
Camp Lejune
R. McC. Tompkins
City police facelift hints at minor surgery in Frederick
Frederick News-Post editorials reflect a 1996 view of a department facelift. Donald Patman of Francis Scott Key Lodge 91 FOP cites confidence issues with Major Richard Ashton, media relations limits, policy gaps, and shifts in polygraph and promotion. An Explorer Fest is praised as a step for youth and daily operations.
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Frederick News-Post
City
Order of Police
Richard Ashton
Stine
F.O.P
F.0.p
Response to criticism of Guardian Angels approach in Frederick crime debate
A writer defends a tough approach to curb crime in Frederick, arguing sarcasm in prior letters was misread. They oppose lethal methods and praise Guardian Angels despite concerns over rough tactics and language, contending critics overreact to any proposed solution.
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Weil
Frederick
Guardian Angels
Letters to the Editor Warns on Drug Addiction and Self-Help Therapy
Kenneth D. Straw sburg of Walkersville argues that drug use and selling crack cocaine are not viable life choices and questions the value of self help centers. He recalls a childhood in Frederick County with mixed race neighbors and criticizes counseling outcomes while urging readers to publish concise public letters.
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Frederick County
The
Frederick
Post
Pateck
Middle East concerns and calls for restraint from Robert C Burkett
A reader discusses U S policy in the Middle East and criticizes government secrecy and intervention. He cites Goering, warns against another Gulf of Tonkin style escalation, urges a peaceful exit for Hussein, and reflects on past overreach from Guatemala to Chile, asking President Bush to avoid a Vietnam scale conflict. Frederick, VA reader ROBERT C BURKETT signs the letter.
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Lam
Middle East
Herman Goering
Goering
Nicaragua
Central America
el Salvador
Lybia
Germany
Kundafi
Guatemala
Iran
Brazil
Chile
Manuel Noriega
John Hull
Richard Secord
Kuwait
Hussein
Mr. Bush
Vietnam
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G. Maxwell Armor Jr
R.J. Reese
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Willard Markey
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G. Horton Peace
Harry Zimmerman Jr
Braddock Heights
Dick Wachter
Basil
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Frederick Jaycee
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Lana Black
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Cindy Stevens
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