Pershing's Own Band Performs at Mount St Marys College
The Pershing's Own Army Band directed by Col L Bryan Shelburne Jr performed selections beginning Oct 5 at Mount St Mary's College in Emmitsburg. The concert featured The Bells of St Marys, God of Our Fathers, Wind Beneath My Wings, Yankee Doodle, and America the Beautiful with full orchestra and chorus. Col Eugene W Allen was invited to conduct the National Emblem March, adding a special moment for 1800 in attendance.
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Army Band
Herald
God of Our Fathers
Col. Shelburne
Eugene W. Allen
Pershing
Mount St. Mary’s
Col. Allen
Col
Commerce Department woes and a laptop tariff critique
The author rails at the Commerce Department under Robert A. Mosbacher for high spending and a 62.87 percent duty on Japan imported laptop screens while 3.2 percent applies to overseas built machines. Compaq’s duties differ by origin, prompting offshore manufacturing and job loss fears. The piece also notes Congress banking scandal, Capitol meals payup shift, and timber industry losses from the spotted owl listing, framing a critique of U.S. industrial policy and economic direction.
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Commerce Department
Bush
Robert A. Mosbacher
Department of Commerce
T.R. Reid
Washington Post
Toyko Bureau
U.S
Japan
America
Compaq
Houston
Singapore
United States
House of Representatives
Congress
House
Capitol
Kemp's costly HUD TV studio unused for eight months
Washington President Bush's Cabinet member Jack Kemp built a deluxe TV studio at HUD to gain TV exposure. It sits locked and unused, with a "QUIET RECORDING" sign lit only four times. Officials claim it was for training videos, but sources say Kemp likely knew of or ordered the project.
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Washington
Bush
Jack Kemp
Kemp
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Jim Lynch
Tate Feet
Kemp HUD era and studio costs fuel political overreach
The piece recounts Robert Kemp’s 1989 HUD tenure, his push to clean up the agency, and a controversial $969,932 studio project labeled a training room that critics call a wasteful vanity. It notes staff unease and a broader political climate with security and campaign aims amid fading scrutiny.
State Police Revered Yet Contested By Defense Voice
The writer, a Maryland defense attorney, endorses Alan Winik’s letter praising State Police dedication and professionalism while contrasting his own stance as a former prosecutor who owes them nothing. He lauds troopers across roles from highway patrol to Medevac, notes morale and bravery, but critiques government actions and bloated bureaucracy influencing state police standing.
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Alan Winik
State Police
Maryland
Winik
William Donald Schaefer
Maryland Pride and Core Services Versus Publicity Budgets
A citizen argues Maryland State Police should keep essential services over expanding publicity staff tied to the governor. He warns against bloated frills and political ploys, urging government to prioritize core services and defend public safety, with Emmitsburg resident Larry Finegan cited.
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Maryland
Defense Justice System
Maryland State Police
Winik
Not who wins but how you play in Frederick Midget Football
A parent condemns Frederick Midget Football League culture of winning at all costs. Coaches allegedly degrade players, praise is scarce, and the drive to field undefeated teams harms kids. The writer urges accountability to prioritize youth enjoyment, learning, and exercise over victory.
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Frederick
Sak Cones Eine
Evenoe
Frederick Fair Draws 10000 After Ideal Indian Summer Day
Fifty years ago an Indian Summer day brought 10 000 people to Frederick Fair. Gov Herbert B O Conor and Mrs O Conor attended with Mayor Lloyd Culler, watching racing from the grandstand. Bert Roth of Allentown Pa won the governor named third race trophy. A drought parched grass sparked three fires including at M J Grove Lime plant.
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Herbert B. O’conor
Frederick Fair
Lloyd C. Culler
Agricultural Society
Irving E. Staley
Frederick
M.J. Grove Lime Company
Beall Addresses Fort Detrick Future at Chamber Dinner
Sen J Glenn Beall Jr spoke at Frederick Chamber of Commerce Nations Affairs Committee dinner about Fort Detrick’s future and the government's inaction. He said an OMB decision is imminent and urged action as national issues loom. Also noted UTC convention at Key Hotel and canal barge crew reunion at Snyder's Landing with congressional recognition.
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Sen
J. Glenn Beall Jr
Frederick
Manic depressive illness from a personal perspective
Ruth Ann Burgener discusses manic depressive illness, now called bipolar disorder, noting the gap in public understanding. She stresses anger management, the role of biochemical imbalance, and the pain of stigma, medication side effects, and discrimination while urging empathy for those affected.
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Frederick, MD
Pershing’s
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TE Guy Wing
Jack Anderson
White House
Chicago
WEPL
Delich
Mary Brunette
Bud
Soviet Union
Savings
Larry Finegan
Emmitsburg
Gary W. O'Bryan
Mid-Atlantic
United Transportation Union
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Canada
UTC
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
The
Order of Railroad Conductors and Brakemen
Banan
Switchmen’s Union of North America
C&o Canal
Snyder’s Landing
Washington County
Goodloe E. Byron
Ben Franklin
Joe
Ruth Ann Burgener Jefferson
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