This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1990
Page
4
George E. Randall designated General Manager while Michael Powell takes the role of Managing Editor at the Frederick publication. The staffing change announces leadership shifts in the Frederick newsroom and editorial management.
The piece questions Maryland Attorney General Joseph Curran's call for decriminalizing minor drug use. It argues such statements undermine anti drug efforts and risk inviting teens to experiment, contrasting Curran’s long history of drug law enforcement with his current stance and the potential impact on youth.
A historical survey argues California's direct democracy experiment struggles to boost turnout. It notes low participation, high property values, large class sizes, and opposition to Proposition 13 inspired reforms. The piece situates California alongside Maryland in ballot initiatives and cites Howard Jarvis as a catalyst. It warns reforms face court challenges and limited impact on turnout.
Pentagon sources say the military cannot confirm exact inventory of spare parts in the Persian Gulf as Desert Shield drains stockpiles. Units face unreported equipment failures and training mishaps amid heat and sand, with handguns helicopters and tanks cited as problem areas.
Jack Anderson reports sand in the Gulf stymies tanks and helicopters, with armor and Apache rotors clogged by dust. Pentagon inventory woes hinder readiness as C-141s suffer stress fractures and old sidearms see renewed demand amid broader GATT trade talks.
A Frederick city bulletin signed by Mayor Lloyd Culler and Aldermen Schroeder McCain and Magaha urged officers to avoid politics, with no time off on election day and strict non political conduct. A motorist exploited a two hour parking loophole by manipulating meter mechanics, using two nickels to extend parking beyond the one hour limit while meters were adjusted to reveal unregistered funds.
City officials and residents raised concerns about a rat infestation in Frederick after grain spilled near the bypass. Superintendent Marion Rice warned rats multiply quickly, while Alderman Kehne pushed for cleanup amid ongoing complaints. Frederick Memorial Hospital announced two new administrative assistant roles in a reorganization, naming David Trexler as head of administrative services and Stuart patient services, with one post still vacant.
A fragmented remark from JOY 1. SNYDER of Hagerstown questions how Frederick County residency, party declaration, and law practice credentials relate to defining market value for Schroder's Farm, suggesting relocation as a solution and equating resumes.
A grandparent describes seeking visitation rights through Congressperson Beverly Byron and a lawyer, noting lack of awareness about a grandparents law. They urge readers to contact their representatives to pass a law protecting grandparents access to grandchildren and highlight many grandparents in nursing homes without grandchildren’s company.
A Maryland attendee accuses Del. Tom Hattery of using a State and Local Government FCC class to distribute his campaign literature. The student paid tuition to learn government, not to be targeted in political outreach, and reports his office did not respond to calls or messages.
A reader letters page questions voter turnout and candidate engagement in Frederick County Maryland. The author cites a lack of responses to a survey on homelessness, praising three incumbents and challengers who answered while urging broader civic participation.
The letter argues that delegate hopefuls rely on three-tier campaign finance to tout virtus and achievements, often listing duties like securing funding and passing laws. It calls for authentic leadership at the state level amid Frederick County growth, asks whether public funds should support private projects, and notes James Respess as the sole candidate unbound by special interests per The News-Post article of October 19.
Readers are invited to submit letters to the editor signed with the writer’s address and phone number. The Frederck News Post at 200 Patrick St Frederick Md 21707 notes that all letters may be edited and that posters of religious verse are not accepted.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.