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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1990
Page
4
The Frederick community mourns the death of Harry Rosenfeld who founded the town’s first large shopping center on Seventh Street. His generosity supported Hood College Frederick Memorial Hospital and numerous civic groups, shaping the town for decades.
A trained volunteer group of 19 retirees helps elderly and low income taxpayers prepare their income tax returns for free at the Frederick Alliance Church. They share real world experience with 1040 forms and itemized deductions, aiming to provide reliable guidance compared to inconsistent IRS information cited by a recent congressional report.
A humorous reminiscence of Corinne’s self created zoological park in the backyard. The narrator details resident animals including cats Dini and Goldie, a resident squirrel named Skippy, numerous birds, and rabbits, all drawn by bird feeders and outdoor snacks, while the keeper chides the cat to reveal itself to the wildlife.
A U.S. District Court decision found the Drug Enforcement Administration retaliated against agent Jesse Gallegos for advocating for Hispanic agents. Gallegos, with 20 years of service, was awarded 42,000 dollars in back pay and a bonus after being demoted in 1987 during a so-called witch hunt. The case cites another official, Marion Ramey, penalized for transferring a female FBI agent and improper overtime, later receiving a 4,200 dollar executive bonus.
A long unresolved class action by Hispanic agents accuses the DEA of using Hispanics for undercover work while denying management roles. Judge Greene found signs of retaliation when Gallegos was demoted amid a DEA inspection deemed a possible fishing expedition.
Frederick County saw the heavy snowstorm end with little accumulation as 28 mph winds cleared drifts by plows and milder air followed. Across the state, some areas reported 25 to 28 inches. At Fishing Creek reservoir caretaker Frank Weddle noted the supply rose four more inches and sits 29 inches from the top, with ice covering the dam. The old Police Court era ended, linking jail time to labor, not punishment. A library grounds protection warning was issued after sledding damaged bricks and shrubs at the C Burr Artz Library. Thurmont council rejected funding for a town water tower, forcing local industries to consider private storage. Salvage at the Elks Club recovered whiskey and valuables from a $100,000 fire, as Deputy State Fire Marshal Top Barnes praised volunteers for containing the blaze at the Frederick Elks Club.
The AMI of Frederick County offers support for families of adults with serious mental illness. Monthly meetings are on the first Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Way Station, 206 W. Patrick St. The next meeting is Feb 1. The Mental Health Association of Frederick County plans a Parents Supporting Parents program for parents of children and adolescents, seeking involvement to start it. Dick Kopp, secretary, AMI of Frederick County.
The text lambastes NOW and radical feminism, arguing reforms like childcare and reproductive choice hide an agenda altering sex roles. Betty Friedan is cited on revolutionary changes, while the Humanist Manifesto 1 is invoked, urging self reliance over divine aid. Beverly LaHaye's 1979 stance against NOW ends the excerpt.
Letters promote Concerns for America and traditional Judeo Christian values led by Teri A Heger. They defend First Amendment rights and critique NOW for feminist views. A veteran facility at Charlotte Hall is praised, urging citizens to push phase three funding and influence voting. Franklin R Johnson, VFW Post 4390, signs off.
Governor Schaefer pledges 2.5 million in the budget for Charlotte Hall Veterans Home phase three in St. Marys County. Appropriations committees oversee the line item as lawmakers weigh the project amid broader spending. The call emphasizes care beyond monuments, highlighting the home as a warm, welcoming space for veterans.
A reader urges stricter punishment for Patrick and Karen Allen over the near fatal abuse of a 2 year old, criticizing church backgrounds and local officials. The letter questions the lenient sentence and calls for accountability, referencing the victim Lenny and seeking broader scrutiny from Frederick County authorities.
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