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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1989
Page
3
A man who smuggled cocaine into the Frederick County Detention Center avoided jail after Judge G Edward Dwyer suspended 20 year and 3 year sentences and ordered rehab through the Second Genesis program, five years probation, and community service, with parole-like consequences if he fails.
Maryland faces a surge in inmates well beyond capacity with 15,388 in custody though designed for 10,949. Governor Schaefer elevates Juvenile Services to cabinet level, funding a boot camp approach while noting drug-focused offenses dominate. Critics warn a kid-glove approach fails and demand bold, costly solutions.
Washington reports that the Soviet Union eased a long running official lie campaign about the United States under a disinformation pact negotiated by former USIA Director Charles Wick. Wick confirmed the pact, saying talks began after his complaints about lies and jamming of VOA. The accord spurred exchanges and other cooperation while reducing disinformation, though some tactics remain.
Fifty years ago on October 24 the Fairview and Magnolia avenues circuit faded as a wind gust crossed a Potomac Edison line near Swastika Road, causing a double dose of juice. Challedon won the Pimlico Special Maryland Handicap at Laurel by five lengths with jockey George Woolf, hailed as horse of the year. Frederick’s Montevue and Emergency Hospital were near sewer connection costs of about 16564 dollars for a 6241 foot line plagued by rock and ROW disputes. A cold spell followed unseasonably warm days, with flora and fauna reacting unusually. Eleanor L. Everhart named 1969 United Nations Day chair, flag raised for UN week. Benjamin L. Shuff announced bank promotions for Michael M. Cooney and H Leroy Strassburg Jr.
A Frederick County school board vote leaves Halloween decisions to principals drawing praise from parents who opposed classroom celebrations. A parent notes families chose harvest parties and home activities, while critics warn Halloween promotes occult themes and satanic influence despite calls for academic treatment of religious holidays.
George Morgan of Point of Rocks thanks Nancy Luse and Janet Warne for a Friday Oct 13 marble collection feature. He has since connected with Dale in Braddock Heights and Margaret in Frederick, received calls from Bethesda, and enjoys meeting fellow hobbyists and the enriching social value of the article.
A Middletown reader praises public schools and applauds Frederick murals enhancing downtown. TERI A REGER thanks Paul WilsonBill Cochran Ron Young and committees for art progress and civic support as residents look forward to future angel in the architecture projects.
Letter from Larry and Judi Fellows of Walkersville arguing against removing Halloween terms in schools. They contend children lose joy if phrases like Halloween are replaced with Fall Snack and call for reinstituting prayer or Christmas observances. They urge poll of both children and parents to defend traditional Halloween.
Ruth Roney reports on a Frederick Civic Association debate among 10 candidates for the Board of Aldermen on Oct 11. After the event Alderman Allen Merchant refused dialogue on his store's pornographic stock, telling the questioner not to vote for him.
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