Genius inventor John Atanasoff dies at home near New Market
Obituary outlines Dr. John Vincent Atanasoff who built the first electronic digital computer in 1939 at Iowa State College with Clifford Berry. It notes patent delays, 1973 recognition, Smithsonian exhibit, 1990 National Medal of Technology, war service, and his later career ending in retirement near New Market.
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John Vincent Atanasoff
New Market
Atanasoff
Iowa State College
Clifford Berry
Dr. Atanasoff
Smithsonian
Museum of National History
George Bush
National Medal of Technology
New York State
Frederick
Politics as usual in a changing political climate
The piece argues that real change in political attitudes remains unlikely as Republicans repeat past missteps. It recalls 1948 Truman vs Dewey, critiques GOP confidence, mentions Henry Foster Jr. and abortion politics, cites 1994 and 1996 election dynamics, and notes Maryland and Annapolis controversies affecting Democratic and Republican fortunes.
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GOP
Newt Gingrich
White House
Clinton loss shows price of GOP victory in Foster fight
President Clinton appears a partial winner as Senators Gramm and Dole block Henry Foster's U S Senate confirmation. Clinton failed to end Gramm's filibuster with three votes, using pressure and appeals but not gaining enough support. Republicans celebrate while voters see partisan manipulation.
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Clinton
Senate
U.S
Phil Gramm
Texas
Bob Dole
Kansas
Henry Foster
Gramm
Foster
Sam Brown
United States
Conference On Security and Cooperation In
Europe
Dole
Bill Clinton
Bonne Erbe
Scripps Howard News Service
Reagan era era? no. one nation's view on Clinton nominating Foster
Bonnie Erbe argues Clinton gains moderate support by backing Foster while Republicans err by courting hard right. filibuster history cited with Fortas and Brown. Foster praised as qualified physician facing legal abortion stance. Clinton framed as strengthened leader, likely future appointment.
Local War News and Community Notes from Frederick
From Okinawa a letter by CPL. Robert G. Green reports minor wounds from a June grenade incident and gratitude for surviving while claiming five attackers killed. City officials discuss live ammunition use against starlings on Rockwell Terrace and a Richmond visitor suggests cow bells as a deterrent. War Department informs Monroe Mounts their son Pvt. James W. Mount is liberated and en route home. A resident finds a turtle carved with CEC 1932. The Frederick County Farmers Market opens with strong turnout at the Frederick Fairgrounds, praised by manager A. Irvin Renn and coordinator Dr. James McClellan.
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Cpl
Robert G. Green
Walkersville
Okinawa
Hugh V. Gittinger
Rockwell Terrace
Richmond
Frederick
Frederick County
Frederick Fairgrounds
A. Irvin Renn
James McClellan
No bikes allowed in Baker Park, reader asks for options
A Frederick resident laments bike restrictions in Baker Park citing signs prohibiting bicycles on park paths. He seeks alternative kid friendly cycling locations as city streets grow busier and calls for mutual courtesy between walkers and riders.
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Baker Park
Frederick
Front Page Flap Overshadows Local Farm Tours
News-Post coverage of a complaint about flies from Randy Sowers Farm stirs tension between urban and rural residents. The piece questions journalism bias, noting the Sowers host kindergarten tours, promoting agricultural understanding amid front-page controversy.
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News- Post
Randy Sowers
News-Post
Sowers
Hatfields and McCoys
Spring Ridge Elementary
Letters highlight farming, conservation, and politics amid tensions
The writer discusses land use near South Mountain with a conservation easement and integrated pest management. A neighbor opposes environmental sprays, urging dialogue. The column shifts to politics, noting Newt Gingrich and Dr. Bartlett, fundraisers, lobbyists, and claims of influence peddling in Washington.
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Sowers
Republican rally in Hagerstown funds Bartlett bid
Gingrich attended a June 15 fundraiser in Hagerstown labeled a rally in The Frederick Post. The event raised about 40 000 for Congressman Roscoe Bartlett, charging 150 per couple or 500 for a photo with Newt. Bartlett, a multi millionaire, has backed tax cuts for the wealthy while cutting school lunches and Medicare. He pledged two terms in 1992 unless the deficit dropped, a vow now questioned amid fundraising ties to polluters and environmental rollbacks.
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Gingrich
Hagerstown
Frederick Post
Roscoe Bartlett
Bartlett
Beltway
Newt
Maryland
Roscoe
Scenic Route Signs in Frederick County Maryland
The Maryland State Scenic Route system includes Ocean City to Oakland and shorter spurs along U S 40 and U S 15. A Frederick County hearing aims to designate local roads into a county scenic system. Sign backs show installation dates for inventory and potential replacements. Maps are available at SHA District Office and inquiries directed to Gene R Straub.
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Mary Ann Putman
Ms. Putman
Frederick County
U.S. 40
U.S. 15
Ocean City
Oakland
Putman
Frederick
SHA
Buckeystown Pike
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters from readers and asks authors to include name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume not all letters may be published and some may be edited for space or taste. Send to Letters to the Editor Frederick Maryland address or by telefax.
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Frederick
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