Japanese squeeze play over Gulf costs to hit six billion
The piece argues the US Persian Gulf presence will cost about six billion dollars by year end, urging allied funding. It calls on Saudi Arabia to share the burden, notes Japan could contribute economically despite isolationist limits, and cites Secretary Baker pressing Congress as he shapes the plan.
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U.S
Persian Gulf
Capitol Hill
Gulf
Saddam Hussein
Bush
National Security Council
Japan
Baghdad
Kuwait
Iraq
James A. Baker III
Congress
Handicapping the primary race in Maryland politics
A Freely written column previews next Tuesday's primary races across Maryland. It notes incumbents like Governor Schaefer and Attorney General Curran face weak opposition, highlights local races in Frederick and Western Maryland, and calls for voter turnout despite a dull primary season.
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William Donald Schaefer
Fred Griisser
Jone
Bill Shepherd
Don Quixote
Maryland
Ross Z. Pierpont
Louis Goldstein
Guardian of the Treasury
J. Joseph Curran
Beverly Byron
Connie Morella
Montgomery County
Frederick
Register of Wills
Thomas Eichelberger
Bernadine Trout
Bob Snyder
Lawrence
Tommy” Dorsey
General Assembly
John W. Derr
Charles H. Smielser
James E.doc McClean
Boyd Smith
Marie May
James W. Repress
Anita Stup
Doc McClellan
Western Maryland
House of Delegates
Tom Hattery
George Littrell
John Hobbs
Seth Stein
Orphan’s Court
John Crum
Laura A. Lake
A. Irvin Renn
Mr. Crum
Orphan's Court
Dorsey Shipley
Frederick County
Rich and infamous in D C era S&L saga
The piece recalls the savings and loan scandal with ex Lincoln Savings and Loan operator Charles Keating Jr at the center and Don Dixon of Vernon Savings and Loan as a notable flamboyant figure. It highlights lavish lifestyles, exotic cars, travel, and large charges to his associated savings and loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles Keating Jr
Phoenix
Ariz
Lincoln Savings and Loan
Don Dixon
Dixon
Vernon Savings and Loan
Dallas
Vernon
del Mar
Calif
Scandal Tones Raise Truths From Reagan Era Fallout
The article traces Dixon and aides like Jim Wright and Tony Coelho, both resigning amid scandal as Vernon and Sunbelt S&Ls face at least $1 billion in taxpayer bailouts. It contrasts extravagant or questionable spending by Ed McBirney with broader Iran contra fallout, including alleged CIA drug-trafficking links and DEA trial disclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Washington
Dixon
Jim Wright
Texas
Tony Coelho
Calif
Congress
Vernon Savings and Loan
Ed McBirney
Sunbelt Savings and Loan of
Dallas
McBirney
Great Gatsby
Sunbelt
Central Intelligence Agency
Drug Enforcement Agency
Los Angeles
DEA
CIA
Colombia
Mexico
Welfare board survey to study food stamp plan feasibility
Frederick County executive secretary Irene Wilson announced a forthcoming survey by Department of Agriculture officials to gauge the feasibility of installing the food stamp program for relief clients in the Frederick area. The move follows interest from local groups in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Spendthrift Schaefer and Maryland State Spending
Reader laments Maryland tax money spent on lawmakers’ junkets and free liquor, notes $12,000,000 golf course cost with $1,000,000 to designer, cites $350,000 for southern state lawmakers’ entertainment, $40,000 in free drinks, and $5,000,000 gap to reopen Keily Springfield Tire plant, urging vote for Bill Shepard for governor and questioning Annapolis representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Baltimore
Cumberland
Keily-Springfield Tire Co
Bill Shepard
State of
Annapolis
Campaign signs clash with green vows in pollutants urged
Lawrence E. Speelman voices concern that candidates who pledge environmental care litter the landscape with tacky garish signs destined for overburdened landfills. Frederick
Frederick County demands new leadership for growth control
Arthur Stine of Baltimore urges voters to preserve rural Frederick County’s environment historic sites and farmland. He cites traffic on Butterfly Lane Ballenger Creek Road and New Design Road and calls for a new Winchester Hall leadership and a fresh zoning and planning board to protect green pastures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Butterfly Lane
Ballenger Creek
New Design Road
Winchester Hall
Voters urged to seek new voice in Congress
An Anjel Scarborough letter criticizes Rep Beverly Byron for abortion and family leave stances, notes limited disclosure of views, and urges a primary replacement. It cites a forum at Frederick Community College and questions Byron’s engagement with constituents and selective perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Street
Beverly Byron
D-6th
Congress
Rep. Byron
Frederick Community College
Coalition of
Frederick County Women’s Organizations
Rep
Byron
NOW
News-Post
Europe
European
Japan
Tony Puca
Chris Fiores Jr
Shame on Reid for promoting voter apathy
Letter writer J Joy Barnhardt condemns Robert C Reid for asserting Gov William Donald Schaefer will win and for urging readers to accept it. Barnhardt argues such comments foster election apathy and urges the paper to avoid printing dismissive lines that depress turnout.
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Robert C. Reid
William Donald Schaefer
Schaefer
Tom
Mr. Reid
Speed Limits Evolve From Engineering To Driver Tolerance
In a candid reflection, John L. Ditman from Buckeystown recalls licensure in 1952 when engineers set road speeds based on pavement and visibility. He notes drivers now tolerate higher speeds, cites Maryland’s 55 mph and the oil squeeze era, and jokes about swapping signs to reflect actual driving, with financial ripple effects on tickets and police costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
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Frederick, MD
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Opec
Jack Anderson
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
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Short Hill
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Marvin Mandel
Board of Education
Maynard Hurd
Hood College
William Edward Roberts
Spendthrift
Willard L. Hawkins
Lawrence E. Speelman Frederick
Arthur Stine
Sheriff's Department
Carroll
Roger Penwell Thurmont
Anjel L. Scarborough Frederick
Reid
J. Joy Barnhardt
John L. Ditman
Buckeystown
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