Black History Month a Chance to Reflect and United Community
The piece argues for year round emphasis on Black history and an honest view of all history. It highlights Urbana Feb 11 African American Community Fair and a feature on black women pooling resources to fund college scholarships. It notes ongoing fragmentation from work schedules and relocations but celebrates community ties and objective history.
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Urbana
Oscar nominees mix bold hopes with quirks of taste
Atlanta writer praises the 1995 Oscar nominations highlighting Braveheart and Babe among favorites. He predicts Sense and Sensibility will win Best Picture while Braveheart may miss top prize, commends acting nominations for Hopkins and Allen, and applauds unexpected contenders for a year of lively film discourse.
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Atlanta - Georgia
Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences
Hollywood
Academy
Italy
Il Positano
the Postman
Sharon
Babe
Frederick
Mel Gibson
Mr. Gibson
Wallace
Emma Thompson
Jane Austen
Tom Hanks
Braveheart
Oliver Stone
Nixon
Anthony Hopkins
Joan Allen
Pat Nixon
Bravo
Mel
Attaboy
Media prophecy seals Iowa New Hampshire influence on presidential race
The story argues media forecasts determine early nominating outcomes. It claims turnout and coverage convert uncertainty into decisive forecasts, shaping candidates to withdraw or recalibrate after Iowa and New Hampshire.
Media overkill in Iowa New Hampshire politics and money
The piece argues that early presidential coverage in Iowa and New Hampshire is driven by money for boosters, hotels, and media teams rather than meaningful political decisions. It notes candidates like Phil Gramm and Malcolm Forbes face media-driven burial while sponsors fund the spectacle, shaping perceptions beyond actual results.
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Iowa
New Hampshire
Louisiana
Phil Gramm
Malcolm S. Forbes
Towa
Senpps
Howard News Service
Frederick City adds parking meters on South Market Street
City workers install meters between All Saints and South Streets to improve traffic control in congested Frederick areas. Senator John B Funk of Frederick County declines comment on rumors he may run for comptroller on the Democratic ticket as incumbent Tawes seeks the Democratic governor nomination. High winds and heavy rains shatter a plate glass window at Allen Grumbine store. Frederick County Flag Contest winners honored at public ceremony led by James Pearl who designed a simpler flag. Metropolitan Commission proposes water and sewer hookup charges in New Market rise from 150 to 1350 per unit. vote could swing 3-2. A historic group photo at the first annual Indian Guide father-son banquet included Kickapoo Nation members.
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South Market
All Saints
South Streets
Frederick
John B. Funk
Frederick County
Comptroller
J. Millard Tawes
Allen Grumbine
Fifth and
Market Streets
Metropolitan Commission
James Bryan
Indian Guide
Kickapoo Nation
John Hamilton
Milt Crutchley
Tom Jenkins
Tom Rawlings
Ed Brown
Henry Walter
Richard Walter
Conrad Hamilton
Mike Crutchley
Eric Jenkins
Michael Rawlings
Jeff Larkin
Warren Larkin
Lead exposure linked to youth delinquency, studies say
A panel notes the Feb. 12 piece misrepresented findings by Dr. Herbert Needleman. New JAMA results show high bone lead correlates with vandalism, shoplifting and aggression in boys, while prior flaws are disputed by researchers and NIH supported work.
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Psychology
Claire Ernhart
Office of Research Integrity
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
National Institutes of Health
American Medical Association
Herbert Needleman
University of Pittsburgh
Three Maryland Arts Groups Seek State Funds
The Delaplaine Visual Arts Center YMCA and the Central Maryland Heritage organization are pursuing state funding, aiming to boost renovation efforts and public awareness. Local supporters praise the initiative as timely and vital for the thriving arts community in Frederick.
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Frederick
Dan Burns
Delaplaine Visual Arts Center
YMCA
Central Maryland
Delaplaine Arts Center seeks final renovation funds
Catherine Vierbuch en, executive director, argues the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center needs state and other funding to finish the Mill building renovation and ensure a self supporting facility with robust art education programs. Clark of Frederick underscores public education support.
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Delaplaine Visual Arts Center
Frederick
Maryland
Catherine Vierbuchen
Top 10 Reasons Not to Vote for Roscoe Bartlett
From the home office in Middletown Maryland the piece lists ten reasons not to vote for Roscoe Bartlett in November. The items target trade positions health care education and government salary practices with satirical claims about his stances and quotes from James R Lee.
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Middletown
Maryland
Roscoe Bartlett
NAFTA
Mexico
GATT
U.S
Bartlett
Sonny Bono
Frederick
Frederick County Middle Group Deserves Attention in Schools
A reader urges officials to consider the large group of average students in Frederick County who fall between gifted and struggling learners. The writer stresses these students are capable and will form the backbone of society, asking for inclusive support alongside magnet and disability programs.
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Frederick County
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News Post
The Frederick News Post invites letters with name address and phone for verification. Space limits mean not all letters are published and some may be edited. Do not send poetry or letters addressed to others. mail to 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or fax 6628299.
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