Lingerie and Video Center faces city code fines and bans
The West Patrick Street Lingerie and Video Center was ordered last week to stop selling sexually explicit videos and magazines and to cease peep shows, with daily fines of up to 8900 if violations persist. City officials delivered the fines at 3 p.m. Tuesday while questioning ownership, permits, and the shop’s shift from Lingerie Center to adult material sales under new zoning.
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U.S. News & World Report
Bradley's
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Golden Mile
Oscar season ruffles LA with mixed Oscar picks
Roy Meachum surveys the 1990s Hollywood awards chatter noting Jerry Maguire leads with supporting turns by Cuba Gooding Jr. and a weak Best Picture field. He praises Renee Zellweger and Jonathan Lipnicki, critiques Fargo and Coen brothers, defends Frances McDormand, lauds Shine and Geoffrey Rush, laments Secrets and Lies, and lauds Edward Norton in Primal Fear while praising The English Patient as the standout of the year.
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Farge
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North Dakota
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Helfgott
Ralph Fiennes
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Brenda Blethyn
Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Edward Norton
Columbia
Jim Rouse
Osear
Words of wisdom for a Black migrant’s rise to success
A Black man born to a migrant farm family in the 1940s South shares how he built success and a positive outlook. He emphasizes listening to inner judgment, high standards, self-reliance, surrounding himself with positive thinkers, and studying counsel from people of color. He notes keeping journals and cites an Ethiopian proverb about acknowledging illness.
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South
Motivational Quotes From Diverse Voices Across Time
A collage of aphorisms and reflections from diverse figures and proverbs. The compilation highlights discipline, accountability, hard work, positive thinking, and personal growth as keys to achievement and character development. Scripps Howard News Service.
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Les Brown
Monifa Hakim
Williams Warfield
James Earl Jones
Scripps Howard News Service
Maryland Officials Report Rail Line Closure and Dam Cost Rise
Weather and road crews kept U S 15 blocked north of Lewistown while the Frederick Thurmont branch of the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway remained shut with no clear reopening date. Maryland firemen leader called Montevue’s fire hazard extremely grave and urged immediate, safe housing for inmates. A Frederick judge jailed a mother for keeping her 13 year old daughter and ordered the girl sent to Montrose Training School. Sixes Bridge Dam costs rose to 42 million dollars, with county planning officials questioning the project’s need absent export industry. About 60 Brunswick Elementary parents gathered to oppose bussing students to Valley Elementary to relieve overcrowding.
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W. Bartgis Storm
Frederick
Maryland
Patrick M. Schnauffer
Pledge of Allegiance Remains Part of South Frederick Day
A third grader at South Frederick Elementary writes that the Pledge of Allegiance is recited every morning, noting it starts the day positively and brings happiness. The letter reflects ongoing school practice and student sentiment.
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William Rose
South Frederick
Valentine couple sparks reader anger over front page feature
A Frederick News-Post reader defends a couple featured in the February 15 front page story about their wedding at the county courthouse. The letter urges acceptance, responsible parenting, and open discussion with teens about sex and values, arguing the couple acted with commitment to each other and their child.
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Frederick
Emmitsburg reader praises couple’s values and support
SILVIE WALTER from Emmitsburg congratulates a featured couple, urging to recognize both positives and negatives in others. She emphasizes teaching children to form their own morals and values and offers full support for the couple.
Realignment on Walter Martz Road called into question
Calvin Staub of Frederick questions county approval of Walter Martz Road realignment into Poole Jones Road. He says the change left land useless, created mud filled, narrow through traffic with no proper curves or stop signs, leading to debris, ditching, and wasted taxes. He urges county commissioners to inspect and learn from the project.
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Walter Martz
Poole Jones Road
Cloverhill III
Role models in local schools in Frederick County
Charles E. Hubbard defends the Frederick County School Board against Willie Mahone’s critique on minority teacher recruitment. He cites local staffing data, argues the board concentrates efforts in Frederick city, and supports proposed raises for minority teachers to retain and attract staff.
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Willie Mahone
Frederick
Frederick County School Board
Mahone
Frederick County
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Singanore
T.J. High
South Frederick
Jack Dale
Letters to the Editor policy notice at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News Post invites exclusive letters requiring author name home address and telephone for verification. Instructions show mailing to 200 East Patrick Street Frederick MD 21705 fax and email options with formatting and submission steps.
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Frederick
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