Road funds dead end for Frederick County residents
Maryland transportation officials warned that the state lacks funds to finance new road and bridge projects. Transportation Secretary Richard Trainor said the transportation fund, separate from the general fund, is dwindling and would require higher gas taxes, federal or state, to fund more construction. He advised residents that new projects are unlikely without additional revenue, a familiar tale paralleling past school construction funding.
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Maryland Transportation Officials
State Department of Transportation
Transportation
Richard Trainor
Annapolis
William Donald Schaefer
Trainor
President Bush
Bush
Maryland
Frederick County
Iraq
Congress
Wiliam Donald Schaefer
Bill Hellman
Bill Heilman
Heilman
General Assembly
Hellman
Frederick
Giddie
Milk Tax Threat to Widen Fuel Fiscal Crisis
In a provocative scenario, the author argues for taxing essentials like milk to fix a massive deficit, warning such moves echo the political appetite for gas taxes. Maryland's looming motor fuel tax hike under Gov Schaefer is criticized, citing past salesmanship by Bill Hellman and urging voters to oppose another tax hike.
Soviets share intelligence on Iraq and Gulf plans
U S and Soviet cooperation deepens as Moscow shares Iraqi military insights gained over two decades. CIA and DIA see a potential but limited flow, with hopes for profiles of top Iraqi leaders and battle-tested units while concerns over Saddam’s ouster and prospects of Soviet troops in the Gulf surface amid a wider Iran Iran Contra and S L scandal link.
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Washington
Soviet Union
United States
Persian Gulf
Defense Intelligence Agency
CIA
Central Intelligence Agency
Saddam Hussein
U.S
Saddam
Iran
Iraq
Mikhail Gorbachev
Gorbachev
Dmitri Yazov
Edward Shevardnadze
Shevardnadze
Saudi Arabia
Yazov
Mikhail Moiseyev
Gulf
United Nations
Kremlin
S&l
Frederick County draft totals lag prewar estimates
Frederick County reports 4203 registrants from 36 precincts, well below the 8300 pre registration estimate and prompting a revised county total of 6500. The article notes statewide doctors named by Gov. Herbert R. and a city engineer appointment, with local officials criticizing the appointment process. It also covers Frederick County planning needs for 2000, a pollution violation by The Everedy Company, autumn weather and the Beltway debate at Winchester Hall.
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Frederick County
R.W. Baer
A.A. Pearce
8.C. Thomas Sr
Charles H. Conley Sr
P.S. Landsdale
Frank D. Worthington
Frederick
J.K. Gray
Thurmont
Herbert R
Reid for president letter to the editor in News-Post
George H. Morgan of Point of Rocks praises Robert Reid for his Congress Budget column and urges the president and Capitol Hill to heed Reid’s common sense. He jokes about an If I were the president column and offers to send it to the White House.
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Robert Reid
Congress
News-Post
Reid
White House
Capitol Hill
United States
Mr. Reid
Guardians Angels a Role Model for Frederick Drug Fight
Jeremiah Glosenger argues Guardian Angels deserve support against removal from Proderish, praising volunteers who combat drugs and urging city officials and police to back the effort. He defends their methods, notes potential bad cops exist, and counters calls to eject them over foul language.
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Frederick
Rt. 40
Michael Jordan
Axle Rose
Poison
Jeremiah Glosenger
Underfunded Frederick County Library Faces Cuts and Strains
The Frederick County Public Library reports a 9 percent rise in items loaned and over 98,000 reference questions yearly. In January hours were reduced to 60 per week due to workload, reflecting chronic underfunding and a per capita budget well below state averages.
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Frederick County
Maryland
Board of Commissioners
Deathly Debate Over Guardians Angels Departure
A reader from Walkersville voices strong emotions about The News-Post report on the Guardians Angels leaving Frederick. He condemns drug activity and foul language while mocking critics and proposing extreme ideas, urging the community to support enforcement and public safety measures without “whining.” He signs Kenneth D. Strawsburg.
Letters to the Editor Address Policy at The Frederick News Post
The Frederick News Post will not publish unreadable letters. Each letter must be legibly written, signed, and include the writer’s address and telephone number for verification. Staff may edit letters due to high volume and renewal limits. Address letters to The Frederick News Post 200 Patrick Street Frederick MD 21701.
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Leahelie
Woilert
Fredenck
Patrick St
Frode
Mad
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East Patrick Street
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Edward P. Oden
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Richard Menconeri
Frederick Hospital
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