Monthly Archives: April 2009

Chump again

Posted on April 10, 2009 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell I felt like a chump when I found out a friend was telemarketed by the Free Press and wound up paying half what I’m shelling out for the new threely home delivery and fourly e-mail set-up that … Continue reading →

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JOTR to judge: Appoint prosecutor in A/C

Posted on April 8, 2009 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell The twists and turns in the case of onetime Alaska Senator Ted Stevens must be mind-boggling to Washingtonians. But the outcome there might also turn some heads in Detroit, if a federal judge here chose to do … Continue reading →

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Impeach Monica? A half measure

Posted on April 6, 2009 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell On one page of the Detroit Free Press for Sunday, April 5, 2009, Freep editorial editor Steve  Henderson called for Detroit’s City Council to oust its president, Monica Conyers. On the opposite page, Detroit News editorial editor … Continue reading →

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Turning customers into chumps

Posted on April 5, 2009 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell In a previous blog, I reported my difficulties subscribing to the new “threely” Detroit Free Press. Busy phone line. Dysfunctional computer sign-up. Finally, I got through Monday afternoon on March 30, 2009 and agreed to have my … Continue reading →

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Riverside Park – city still mum

Posted on April 3, 2009 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell What am I to think? On January 27, 2009, I asked Detroit Mayor Ken Cockrel’s spokespeople to tell me, yes or no, whether the city is dealing with Ambassador Bridge owner Manual “Matty’ Moroun to sell the … Continue reading →

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