City weighs church land next to Harry Grove Stadium
Expansion plans near the stadium envision using Seventh day Adventist property to widen parking and add athletic spaces while easing traffic after games. Cost remains secret and taxpayers fear a repeat of a costly downtown purchase. officials urge public questions before any deal.
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Last Day in Rome Reflects on Cinema's Decline and Change
The writer recalls late 1960s Rome cinema glamour on Via Vittorio Veneto and recalls encounters with Lionel Stander Peter Finch and Matt Dillon. He notes the decline of Rome as a film center as dollars shift production to Canada and Vancouver. The piece reflects on foreign press culture, Wilton Wynn from Time, and travels through Italy with Sharon.
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Tyranny of correct spelling harms students says Washington Post critic
The Washington Post Magazine argues that lax spelling rules threaten future workers and writers. It defends standardized spelling as essential for clear communication amid a diverse society and highlights spelling bees as valuable academic contests fostering discipline and vocabulary.
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WAVES officers arrive for two year school in Frederick
About fifty WAVES members arrived in Frederick to begin a two year school course at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. The group, all college graduates, came from across the country including the West, and one citation highlighted the first shooting of enemy aircraft by Bill Day, son of a reverend, in Papua.
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Debasing Campaign Rhetoric Prompts Debaron to Run
Don Dearmon of Maryland's 6th District vows to oppose name calling in politics after a critical letter by Rich Monroe in The Frederick News-Post. He frames his campaign on clean campaigns, direct contrasts with opponents, and rejecting PAC money to offer voters solid, positive choices.
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Ben Samuel's Letter on Smoking and Clothing Ban
A July letter from Ben Samuel argues against smoking and its impacts, insisting smoking damages both smokers and bystanders. The writer contends that a ban on smoking is not about attire, and suggests further discussion on policy implications.
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Ban Bell Bottoms and Platforms in Letters
Smoking harms others even as bystanders and a healthy lifestyle beats illness. The Roger Brooke Taney home info line is offered, with Katie Marple docsens and FSK Memorial Foundation Inc contact for tours or information.
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Where there's smoke Do passive smokers sit by fires?
Opinion piece by Brian Schiffhauer questions moralizing about smoke and personal choices. It contrasts passive smoking concerns with everyday activities like fireplaces, campfires, traffic, and leaf burning while urging realistic tolerance.
Taney Home Receives Anonymous Gift to Sustain Tours
Frederick's Taney Home on South Bentz Street remains open for tours after an anonymous donation funds docent-led visits. The Francis Scott Key Memorial Foundation Inc. has drawn interest from foundations for potential grants, while securing ongoing preservation aims such as updated security, adjacent parking, office space, and a gift shop.
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Fans defend Ricky Van Shelton after harsh July comments
Two upset fans recount a Ricky Van Shelton concert where they cheered his shows and praised his kindness. They describe stairs beyond the venue, being escorted outside due to mobility needs, and waiting from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. while appreciating his generosity toward fans. Beverly Brightwell and Larry Enyart from Foxville commend his character and hope he returns to the W Center soon.
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How to write letters to the editor guidance
Readers are advised to sign letters and include address and telephone for verification though not published. Letters may be edited due to high volume and printing constraints.
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