Patent bottleneck threatens US biotech leadership
Washington report cites a General Accounting Office finding that the U S Patent and Trademark Office backlog has grown despite speed efforts. Applications rose by about 33 percent in the past year as inventors warn of long delays hindering American firms and Congress weighs remedies.
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Patent delays threaten biotech breakthroughs and U S competitiveness
The patent office has reduced wait times to about two years, still discouraging for inventors as patent protection lags behind fast moving biotech ventures. Rep. Ron Wyden campaigns for more staff and computers while biotech experts are scarce, and government research struggles to commercialize taxpayer funded innovations amidst global rivals.
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Salvation Army fights Labor Department wage rule clash
For over a century the Salvation Army has aided the homeless with work, food, shelter, and counseling. Now federal officials demand compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, threatening to shut centers if workers are not paid minimum wage. Army officials warn operations would become unaffordable and close doors.
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Oklahoma primary signals push for term limits nationwide
Roy Meachum argues Oklahoma’s 12 year legislative limit marks the start of a broader movement. The piece notes similar propositions on November ballots in Colorado and California, cites a Washington Post pollster, and surveys rising anti incumbency, media dynamics, PAC money, and public disillusion with politics.
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Five decades back bicycle trip ends with misadventure near Front Royal
A one day five day ride on Skyline Drive to Norfolk ends with Jack Quynn missing and later found unconscious after a broken bicycle, Allen Quynn retracing the route. The pair take a bus to Washington then Frederick. Maryland police investigate a reported body near Woodsboro and New Midway but it vanishes. Meanwhile local events note the 23rd American Legion convention engine lead and bridge tournament at Key Hotel. New party committee members join the Frederick scene with Democratic and Republican picks. The Laubach Literary Council plans a workshop for 3000 illiterates. Western Maryland Railway begins freight service with steam locomotive between Hagerstown and Cumberland.
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Fish tale from Buckeystown Angler John L Ditman
John L Ditman writes a whimsical note about fishing in the Monocacy using extraordinary gear a 325 pound fake fish with a water pump and a plan to barter for refrigerators. He praises clean rivers and urges care for the planet and future children.
NBCs Fanelli Boys wastes prime time in Bianco critique
TV critic Robert Bianco pages through NBCs Fanelli Boys and cautions against Italian stereotypes in a Sept 15 column. He derides the show as a punchline of caricature while defending local Carroll Creek Commission amid city hall tensions in Thurmont and surrounding notes.
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Frederick mayor backs Carroll Creek Commission effort
In a letter, Mayor Paul P. Gordon expresses confidence in the Carroll Creek Commission and its chairman Dick Kessler, praising their commitment to expanding authority and advancing the flood control and linear park project while defending the final candidate choice. A second letter from Libertytown readers urges inclusion of Winston Cup NASCAR race results in Monday sports coverage with winner, top finishers, and standings.
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Foolish voting habits and tax waste lamented by reader
Robert L. Zentz of Taneytown praises a letter by Samuel C. Hays of Emmitsburg in urging voters to elect working class representatives who understand money. The writer condemns long Congressional tenures, welfare misuses on tobacco and alcohol, and excessive federal debt, calling for work requirements and wiser spending.
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