MVA reforms promise faster service under Lighthizer plan
The Motor Vehicle Administration faces a series of changes proposed by transportation secretary James Lighthizer. Renewals drop from four to five years, licenses rise to five year validity, and registrations may extend to two years. Computerized fleet renewals and automatic plate renewals aim to cut lines and trips, with private firms possibly running programs and conferences replacing some meetings. Potential revenue shifts include a license fee increase from six to twenty dollars.
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James Lighthizer
MVA
Helujah
General Assembly
Lighthizer
Debating Judge Thomas and the Hill harassment controversy
A critical, opinionated column analyzes the Senate confirmation clash over Anita Hill's sexual harassment allegations against Clarence Thomas. It contrasts smut and politics with concerns about gender roles, feminism, and a looming shift in male-female relations, urging a return to mutual respect.
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inGkulec Ue Steuer
Clarence Thomas
Anita Hill
Supreme Court of the United States
Thomas
Ms. Hill
Eibew
Mies
NAACP
Tarvan
Jane
Andee
Betty Friedan
Gloria Steinem
Senate
Ceausescu Legacy Captured in Bizarre Portraits and Gaffes
Washington report sketches Nicolae and Elena Ceausescu as a paradox of vanity and control. It details his self mythmaking, lavish titles, extreme security measures, and personal idiosyncrasies including a stammer, thumbnails of a regime built on propaganda and fear.
Frederick club shuts out Yankees in World Series game
Report notes a 16-0 Frederick victory over the New York Yankees in a World Series game. Other items mention Ilona Massey and Alan Curtis as dinner guests in Urbana, a teen theft case after a high speed chase, and Fort Detrick officials discussing disposal of biological materials. Local councils oppose funding land purchases for a courthouse area. Urbana Village Limited Partnership seeks rezoning after mobile home site search.
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Myersville
New Market
Walkersville
Frederick County
Frederick City
Taxpayer plea on budget cuts and pay raises in Maryland
A reader questions Governor Schaefer's budget handling and tax proposals. The letter argues for wiser spending, avoiding unnecessary raises, and prioritizing essential services over trips abroad while urging taxpayers to demand better governance and attention to real fiscal pressures.
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William Donald Schaefer
Department of Planning
Maryland
Letters accuse deadbeats and empty projects in state politics
A reader blasts Roy Meachum and governor ally as promoting deadbeat and empty projects while opposing costly pet schemes. They question the electorate's support, predict political recall risk, and deride the columnist and attitudes of drivers reacting to road measures.
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Roy Meachum
Ind Ha Se
World Population Awareness Week Opens Oct 20
Population awareness week begins October 20 as a call to recognize consequences of exploding world population. The piece questions future health care education housing and employment needs and critiques policy opposition to population funding and reproductive rights.
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Chesapeake Bay
Bush
U.S
United Nations Population Fund
International Planned Parenthood Federation
U.S. Supreme Court
Meachum Criticized Over Taxes and Columns
A reader condemns Roy Meachum for his commentary on taxes and politics. They urge more space for Bob Reid and criticize Meachum’s factual accuracy. The letter cites concerns about bias and calls for citizen response polls on tax questions.
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Roy Meachum
Frederick Poat
Bob Reid
Roy Meacham
Schaefer
C.L. Luthicwm
Rumblings Over Baughman Lane Rumble Strips Anger Neighbors
A letter complains about rumble strips on Baughman’s Lane, accusing Mrs. McKane’s committee of secrecy. Neighbors report little consultation, with 11 residents signing a letter urging city action while noting the strips cause noise and car damage at normal driving speeds.
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Baughman
Crestview Court
Grandmother speaks for her lost grandson Ira C. Gray
Bertha Moore recounts the life of 11 year old Ira C. Gray, saying he was somebody who loved church and play but faced anger at home and on the street. She laments his death by bike incident and urges recognition that he was human and valued.
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Bush
Washington, D.C
Education Department
Pneh
White House
Marlin Fitzwater
America
Johnny
Sjamsville
Tee Corract
Ira C. Gray
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Frederick, MD
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Washington
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Elena
Romania
Carpathians
Jack Anderson
Elizabeth
Buckingham Palace
Giscard d’Estaing
Ceausescus
France
Blair House
Central Intelligence Agency
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Uae
Nicolae
Fidel Castro
Castro
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NEW York Yankee
Ilona Massey
Alan Curtis
Urbana
Miss Massey
Nelson Eddy
Edward Dapper
Fort Detrick
Kenneth Weaver
Wayne Fritz
Bureau of Air Quality Control
Dapper
Urbana Village Limited
MD. 80
Centerville
Frederick County Planning and Zoning Commission
Milburn Ahalt Frederick
Victor V
Syracuse
Frederick
Carolyn C, Bream Frederick
Helen Webb Burkitteville
Meachum
Bertha Moore Frederick
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