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News in Frederick, Maryland

11 Aug 1978

Page 15

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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Aug 11, 1978

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15

Noah Webster dictionary marks 250th anniversary in Springfield

The 1828 An American Dictionary of the English Language, by Noah Webster, is celebrated as a landmark in American lexicography. It showcased 70000 entries, coined words, and revisions aimed at a distinctly American language, with Merriam and co editors maintaining its legacy through later editions.

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Springfield Mass Boston Noah Webster Lavin Ebenly Webster Frederick C. Mish G. & C. Merriam Co Samuel Johnson West Hartford Conn United States Pew Europe Mish Cambridge England New Haven Ren George Charles Merriam Chaunncey Goodrich Merriams
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Metric time system proposed by Ann Arbor engineer

Ann Arbor inventor Franklin L. Everett proposes a metric time system with day divided into 100 temps, decitemps and centitemps replacing hours minutes and seconds. He envisions 38.5 kilotemps per year, 37 temps for work start, 50 for noon, and 70 for end, plus various dial designs and possible millitemps for precision. Everett also hints at Greenwich world time to reduce time zone confusion.

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Ann Arbor Mich Franklin L. Everett Ann Arbor Instrument Works Inc University of Michigan Engineering Everett Averett
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CETA program exposes youths to art in Frederick County

Disadvantaged youths in Frederick County participate in a 10 week summer CETA project to study drawing and painting. Twelve high school and college students explore techniques, visit Baltimore/Washington museums, and work in small group sketches to gauge their interest and potential as artists.

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Ceta Jerry Miss Baltimore/Washington area Baltimore/Washington
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