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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1990
Page
4
In District 3 Maryland, Don Allensworth aims to challenge incumbent John Derr in a write in bid though he does not live in the district and previously ran in District 2, finishing third with 375 of over 6,000 votes, as political theater draws commentary.
A veteran umpire revisits long standing baseball rules amid Roger Clemens remarks in a World Series context. He praises umpires as neutral guardians, cites strict penalties for misconduct, and recalls personal umpiring years in Little League to Triple A.
Pentagon and U S military leaders weigh using an electro magnetic pulse to cripple Iraqi electronics in early war stages. The plan risks fallout, imprecision, and setting a dangerous precedent, with experts noting EMP would affect allied and U S systems too.
Fifty years ago Dorsey F Shipley John Ebert and Dorsey F Shipley Jr of Frederick traveled 25 miles from Seneca to Lincoln Memorial in Washington by canoe in about nine hours. They portaged around 24 canal locks as they transferred from the Potomac to the C and O canal below Seneca.
Fort Detrick officials prepared a 20 year old preliminary plan detailing every step to close post operations, which was sent to Army Materiel Command for approval. Public information officer Charles Canterbury said the plan’s details are classified and that releasing erroneous information would be unwise. Community Action Agency leader Donald Date highlighted housing as Frederick County’s top problem and noted needs including alcoholism services, planned parenthood, a credit union, day care, and transit to agencies. The Frederick County Board of Education faced possible court action after rejecting an arbiter’s ruling in a dispute with the Frederick County Teachers’ Association over adding four extra days to the 12 month school calendar, mostly on holidays.
A letter from the Peace Resource Center expresses concern for a true peace in the Middle East based on justice and human rights. It opposes further war, endorses economic boycotts and humanitarian aid, and critiques U S foreign policy including actions in Panama and the Persian Gulf. It condemns aid supporting militarization and notes disparities between rich and poor nations.
A letter discusses poverty among four children under six and argues for justice over violence. It criticizes U S leaders and media for fear, references Hitler and Hussein, commends Israel's Iraq strike, and condemns armchair strategists while urging unity and safe return of troops. Leo Sperling signs.
A reader critiques state budget choices at the University of Maryland citing four year funding growth of 44 percent and a study noting 48 percent of American households own microwaves. The writer urges voters to oppose four more years of higher education spending, urging an election year vote no. The letter is signed by JOAN S. WAY.
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