Frederick Cleanliness Praised by City Leaders and Residents
Mayor Paul Gordon joined neighbors to pick up trash in downtown Frederick this past summer. The piece recalls Charles McC. Mathias Jr. praising Frederick in the Congressional Record for a shipshape, clean city and urges residents to continue the volunteer habit of picking up one piece of trash daily.
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Arking
Frederick
Paul Gordon
Blanche Parcell
Maryland
U.S
Charles McC. Mathias Jr
Congressional
Mathias
Gordon
Thomas nomination tests Senate vote amid Anita Hill debate
Roy Meachum argues the Thomas nomination exposes racial and gender tensions in Washington. He critiques the handling of Anita Hill's allegations, accuses G O P leaders of suppressing her sworn statement, and predicts the nomination would proceed despite controversy. The column slams political rot and party manipulation in the process.
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U.S. Senate
Clarence Thomas
Supreme Court
Judge Thomas
Senate
Republic
Anita Hill
Washington
Hill
Thomas
Anita
Jm Pot
Clarence
Bimbo
la Elizabeth Ray
Prof. Hill
U.S
Sessons
Juage Thomas
F.B.I
Clarence Thomas G.O.P
Senatora
Qe Thomas
Nomintion Thain
Mitchell delays bill as Johnston pushes oil plan
Senate race high drama as Senator Mitchell stalls a controversial energy bill while Senator Johnston advances a plan opening Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Reserve to drilling. The clash pits environmental groups and Democrats against oil industry interests and a Bush veto threat, threatening floor time and broader legislation.
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Washington
George Mitchell
Maine
Senate
Capitol Hill
Sen
Bennett Johnston
D-La
Johnston
Mitchell
Alaska
Arctic National Wildlife Reserve
Bush
Smeeter —Tantiam
Johnston Mitchell clash over stalled energy bill and filibuster
Senators jockey over a disputed energy bill with John Johnston pushing hard while Senator Mitchell warns against a floor fight. Sources say Johnston uses staffers to apply pressure on Mitchell and Lieberman to force a procedural showdown. The outcome could affect Mitchells resume and reflect on Johnston.
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Senate
Johnston
Mitchell
Jim Lynch
AMVETS Position on Local Gambling in Frederick
AMVETS Post 2 outlines a stance on gambling for non profit groups. It notes fund raising by veteran clubs supports VA hospitals schools youth groups and civic drives. Members warn high prize values and heavy taxation could curb participation and jeopardize funding for charities and community programs.
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Frederick AMVETS Post #2
Maryland
Ptas
Convict Escape Spurs Maryland Virginia Police Chase
An escaped Virginia convict circled through Frederick County over two days stealing five cars and wrecking one while two filling stations were hit and two license plates were changed. The Frederick Gliding Club weighs a Braddock Mountain glider school with a 35 acre site and 35 passengers on auto tow launches. Mrs Burras mourns a stolen rooster named Sammy but sheriff’s search yields the bird after she guides him by shouting the name. no charges are filed.
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Maryland
Virginia
Frederick County
Frederick
Arthur Burras
Woodsboro
Sammy
Alexander
Frederick AMVETS Letter Seeks Kept Legislation
Hugh Warner post commander of Frederick AMVETS Post 2 urges elected officials to avoid legislation that could harm local civic fraternal and volunteer groups in Frederick County. He notes strong community organizations including fire companies veterans and other volunteers doing much good.
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Frederick County
Hugh Warner
Frederick Amvets
Reply by a Frederick officer on emergency vehicle operation
Patrolman Matthew A. Bloom of the Frederick City Department of Police responds to Susan M. Fogle’s letter about emergency vehicle practices. He recalls EVOC training and stresses safety, situational judgment, and lawful use of lights and sirens when pursuing calls.
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Susan M. Fogle
Frederick City
EVOC
Letter calls for Governor Schaefer’s resignation and job cuts
A reader urges mass layoffs of state workers including Gov William Donald Schaefer and criticizes budget cuts. The letter questions his leadership and asks citizens to voice anger, noting prior reductions to Maryland State Police duties and urging support for law enforcement. The editor notes Schaefer later restored most cuts to the Maryland State Police.
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William D. Schaefer
Ange
William Donald Schaefer
H.A. Sweadner
William Donald Scheefer
Maryland State Police
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George E. Ranack
Wuceot Fewell
Frederick, MD
Svab
Roy Meachum
Jack Anderson
Joseph Lieberman
D-Conn
Lieberman
Central Intelligence Agency
Pentagon
Jean-Bertrand Aristide
Duvalier
Aristide
Dominican Republic
Urban Systems Development Corp
Westinghouse Electric
Frederick County Planning Commission
Adacre Claiborne Thomas Farm
Clover Hill
Frederick Community College
Brunswick
Tows
Thurmont
Montgomery County
Frederick County Historical Society
East Church Street
Board of Trustees
G. Hunter Bowers Jr
Helen Remsburg
William A. Sussman
Sussman
FCC
Amvets
oNcostas
Matthew A. Bloom
Schaefer
Darlene Brown Frederick
B.A. Sweadner Frederick
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