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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1990
Page
4
Michaeel Powell named managing editor at Frederick news outlet as Fredericksburg bureau shifts focus to community reporting and continued coverage of city events and local government. Powell previously served as senior editor overseeing investigative and feature segments.
The KEWspaper responds to reader input by placing Marvin on the comics page starting Monday, replacing Bugs Bunny. Readers voted via Sound Source, the paper’s telephone information system, reflecting a community driven decision. The paper plans more reader participation in 1991 to guide content.
The piece argues prudent use of lottery windfall profits, notes Maryland faces a $423 million shortfall in the 1991 budget with a projected $200 million gap for 1992. It criticizes past overspending, cites Comptroller Goldstein warnings, and outlines potential cuts including debt service reductions and bond refinancing. It mentions governor Schaefer's vetoes and proposed environmental spending adjustments.
Washington reports that Treasury Department investigators reviewed 1700 cases of bribery, smuggling, embezzlement and theft by Treasury employees between April and September 1990. A notable IRS staffer manipulated an investigation to target an acquaintance, while another insider tipped a drug trafficker and aided hiding assets. Congressional sources describe a broader “culture of lawlessness” within the TRS amid a Treasury payroll of about 156,000.
The report outlines bribes and thefts by Customs and IRS staff including a $350 bribe to ignore coffee thefts worth $100,000 and a staff assistant who faked requests for $7,200 in government aid. It also notes a BATF agent helping a drug fugitive evade authorities with a deputy sheriff badge. Treasury probes surface widespread issues as Congress questions the IRS. Also mention: U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia request flea collars to combat desert fleas.
The writer praises teaching about Hanukkah and Advent customs to broaden children’s understanding of faiths. They describe the Advent wreath origins in 16th century western Germany, its symbolism with four candles, and family practices of lighting, Bible readings, prayers, and songs. They argue for inclusive study of Jewish and Christian traditions to reflect America’s diverse heritage.
Fifty years ago a theft struck the Christmas display in front of the Junior Fire Company as 15 to 20 light bibs disappeared. Firemen on duty hoped to catch the bulb thief. Lewis Shultz and Thomas A. Shipley, Frederick area residents, spotted arbutus blooms on the mountain near Myersville, startling a rabbit. Vincent Lopez orchestra played at Frederick Mga acouUl Aum Dunnel State Armory. Anne Barrett sang “Gitterbug” style numbers and had been Engel accompanying the orchestra, earning the nickname Americas Number One Jittergirl.
Twenty years ago Mount Saint Marys students organized a toy drive for Essie Kentucky families. A donated van aided deliveries. A board member supported Urbana Elementary with book donations and a memory drive for Fred Ward. Two Baltimore women survived a derailment after abandoning a younger passenger.
A reader supports Kent S. Collins' warning to act quickly when a mother in a nursing home shows mental and emotional decline. She suggests institutionalization may happen, noting passive behavior, lack of activities, and limited family engagement. Family involvement appears mixed and questions facility management are rare.
Mary B Fine from Middletown writes to The Frederick News Post urging public awareness of nursing home conditions. She questions medication levels and activities, asks about resident participation, and calls for visits and questions to prevent mental and emotional decline among residents. Letters must be signed with address and phone for verification.
The December forum with state legislators drew criticism of Mayor Paul Gordon for seeking laws to ease arrests and searches. Critics warn such measures could violate the Fourth Amendment and risk overreach around public housing and gun trespassing rules. The piece argues for constitutional protections and civic vigilance.
Louis and Fatma Willhauk thank the News-Post reporter Julia Robb for an article sharing a Muslim family’s thoughts on the holiday season. They praise media efforts to educate and reduce prejudicial barriers amid changing Frederick demography and potential culture clashes. They urge positive handling of race religion and diversity.
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