Army Field Band Delivers Patriotic Frederick Concert
The United States Army Field Band and the Soldiers Chorus performed at the Weinberg Center in Frederick with a spirited patriotic prologue and a program blending Sousa, Shostakovich and Irish songs. Col. Grogan and Maj. Pyatt led a high energy show that drew a capacity crowd, with a Hollywood tribute and a WWII era medley moving audience members to stand for veterans and service members. Tonight’s program promises different selections including Annie Get Your Gun and Hook, with additional appreciation extended to the Singapore High School band for ushers.
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Frederick
United States Army Field Band
John Philip Sousa
Dimitri Shostakovich
Emerald Isle
Hollywood
Jack H. Grogan
Army Field Band
Michael D. Pyatt
Soldiers’ Chorus
Weinberg Center For the Performing Arts
Irving Berlin
John Williams
Hook
Rosie the Riveter
Company B
Weinberg Center
Singapore High School
Brian Hinkley
Army
Perot still spending to keep ballot access after quitting
Ross Perot, though withdrawing on July 16, continues spending to maintain 64 offices in 50 states and to place his name on state ballots for the 1990s. His book United We Stand promotes his plan and volunteers, while petitions move through several states as party leaders debate his issues.
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America
United We
District of Columbia
New York
Perot
New York Times
Bush
Bill Clinton
Perot’s comeback bid seen as political naivete and risk
Ralph Looney comments on Ross Perot potentially reentering a campaign as a candidate. He argues Perot’s influence would fade, branding him indecisive and weak, while angering volunteers who once saw him as a political messiah. Bush and Clinton show polite interest but unlikely debate participation.
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Houdini
Perot
Bush
Clinton
House of Representatives
Texas
Scripps Howard News Service
Frederick City approves street booth for War Bond sale
Yesterday marks 50 years since city officials voted to permit a Junior Chamber of Commerce booth to extend into the square street for War Bond sales. Mayor Lloyd Culler joined Aldermen Stup and Schroeder to break a tie. others backed only a sidewalk booth. Governor O Conor announced re election bid in a radio address citing four years in office.
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Frederick
Chamber of Commerce
Lloyd C. Culler
Charles W. Stup
Herbert S. Schroeder
Edward P. Oden
Russell H. McCain
E. Paul McGahn
Herbert R. O'Conor
Frederick College convocation keynote by Dr Robert Stevenson noted
Twenty years ago on September 3 1872 Dr Robert E Stevenson general manager of the Frederick Cancer Research Center and VP at Litton Bionetics delivered the convocation keynote stressing the center’s local economic impact. Community issues included tire stockpiles at B F Goodrich attracting mosquitoes and county efforts for a sewage plant grant of about 2 million dollars.
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Frederick Community College
Robert £. Stevenson
Frederick Cancer Research Center
FERC
Litton Bionetics
B.F. Goodrich Tire Company
N. Markel St
Paul Beale
Frederick County Health Department
Paul Smith
Frederick County
Donald L. Lewis
County Metropolitan Sanitary Commission
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Point of Rocks
Two-Party System Echoes Through Andy Rooney Essay
Andy Rooney argues that George Bush and Bill Clinton differ little in core beliefs and that Democratic and Republican parties share similar philosophies. He notes growth of government via private contractors and mocks the fixation on minor issues like wives, urging focus on lasting national goals.
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George Bush
Bill Clinton
Democratic Party
United States
Giants
Red Sox
Bush
Canton
Quayle
Gore
Republcans
Crear
Bay Bridge Traffic Warps Amid Calls for Safety Upgrades
Confused OCR style notes describe westbound lanes, camera presence, and near misses on the Bay Bridge. It mentions undemeter and mixed terms suggesting debate over safety measures, speeding, and accident risk. The fragment hints at routine congestion and pressure to improve barriers and lane design.
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Pease
Rex Rodgers
How the Republicans inspired me to write
A reflective piece criticizing the 1992 Republican convention in Houston. It targets Patrick Buchanan and GOP rhetoric, contrasts with Truman era policy and Cold War leadership, and condemns perceived misrepresentation of communism, economic policy, health care, and education. It laments joblessness and environmental neglect while urging accountability and policy focus.
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Houston
GOP
Houston Post
Patrick Buchanan
America
Harry Truman
George Bush
Gorbachev
Bush
Abit
Appalachia
Arena
Catner
Repubotan
New Direction urged as Bush criticized in letters
A flood of letters targets George Bush over crime, leadership, and national strategy. Critics compare him to Dirty Harry and Willie Horton while urging fair workplaces, anti bigotry, and real solutions. The writers urge preparedness for disasters, critique GOP leadership, and call for accountability in national recovery and fiscal decisions.
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George Bush
Zell Miller
Dirty Harry
Barney Fife
Willie Horton
Abraham Lancoln
Lincoln
Virgin Islands
After Andrew Too Many Stood Around Doing Nothing
After Andrew the text laments government failure to act citing delays in mobilizing public welfare guardians, Florida guard response, and calls to contact Washington for supplies and troops to stabilize the catastrophe area. The piece critiques the slow, indirect chain of command and pace of relief efforts.
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Bill Clinton
Bush
Florida
Andrew
Ubey Sas
Guardians of Public Welfare
Florda
Navona Guard
Washington
Arta
Mater
Omer
Pecessioes
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