Consolation from IBM match after Kasparov loss in New York
The six game contest ended with Kasparov defeated by the IBM computer, provoking reflection on human achievement. The column highlights human spirit through a Cuban to Key West swim, 118 miles in 24.5 hours, despite coverage imbalance. Includes AP report note.
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IBM
Gary Kasparov
New York
Kasparov
Havana
Cuba
Key West
Florida
Straits of Florida
Associated Press
Com
Community planning in Frederick County faces growth pressure
Kathryn Ruud argues the Frederick County planning commission should reflect residents over developers. She highlights traffic, crowded schools, loss of open space, and air and noise pollution from rapid growth. She notes campaign contributions from developers to commissioners, urges fair appointments, praises Martha Rice and Robert White, and warns 20 000 new plats mean 20 000 more cars.
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Frederick County
Mid-Atlantic
Winchester Hall
Tiona Hogan
Terre Rhoderick
Bruce Reeder
Mark Hoke
David Gray
Hogan
County Planning Commission
Martha Rice
Robert White
Ms. Hogan
Planning Commission
Board of Commissioners
Kathryn Ruud
Middletown
Movement in Congress Pushes NIH Funding Increase
Lawmakers weigh a partisan path to raise NIH funding as part of a broader budget battle. The Clinton plan proposes 300 million extra for NIH and education boosts, while Porter and Specter seek 6.5 to 7.5 percent NIH growth by trimming education requests. Senator Mack pursues a five year plan to double NIH funding.
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Capitol Hill
National Institutes of Health
Clinton
NIH
Republican Congress
John Porter
R-Nl
Arlen Specter
R-Pa
Peil College
Connie Mack
R-Fla
Mack
Taxing tobacco to fund NIH raises in bipartisan plan
Morton Kondracke reports on Sen Harkin and Sen Kennedy exploring tobacco taxes to finance a major NIH boost to 20 billion by 2002. The idea faces White House and Senate resistance, but a balanced budget could enable 10 billion from the tobacco revenue for medical research amid industry opposition and broader health aims.
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D Lowa
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Harkin
Mark Hatfield
R-Ove
Sens
Edward Kennedy
Dmass
Orrin Hatch
Utah
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White House
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The
Tobacco Institute
Kennedy- Hatch
Senate
Trent Lott
Miss
Ted Stevens
Alaska
Ben Campbell
R-Cole
Robert Bennett
Clinton
Mack
Porter
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Fires of the News-Post and Cedar War on Parade Failures
An 18 year old Frederick girl was sentenced to 10 days for larceny of wearing apparel, while a civil suit at People’s Court involves a $40 bet over a kiss at a Christmas party. The Urbana Kefauver home, used by Jeb Stuart, was sold to Ivan and Carolyn Standoff with seven children. Memorial Day Parade approval issues were resolved after state highway delays. A housing program offers 148000 in low interest loans for South Market Street homeowners. Frederick Parks and Recreation faced major budget cuts including eight CETA positions.
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Frederick Area
Alton Y. Bennett
New Market
People's Court
Bennett
Miriam Evans Kefauver
Urbana
Jeb Stuart
Ivan and
Carolyn Standoff
Joseph Kelley
South Market Street
Disrespect for the dead sparks grief in Carroll County
A letter recalls two family tragedies after a drunk driver killed the author’s father and brother, aged six, nearly twenty years ago. Graveside decorations were repeatedly stolen, prompting the family to stop leaving personal tributes and switch to plain wreaths. The writer pleads that thieves leave graves alone.
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Jim
Dawn
Rachael Hopfer
Rock Bottom
Carroll County
Disappearing yard sale signs at Johnsville church event
Johnsville United Methodist Church held a Saturday yard sale on April 19 as its monthly fundraiser. Dozens assisted, baked goods sold, and attendees enjoyed the day despite the loss of six of eight promotional signs likely borrowed or destroyed during the event.
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Johnsville
Letters on signs and a Pooh show critique
A reader laments vandalism harming signs and church property, calls for respect, and proposes neighborly help with sign removal after a yard sale. Anne Merrill criticizes a Pooh show’s lack of audience engagement and lack of curtain calls, suggesting national acts could improve offerings for Frederick County.
Four Teens Charged With Drug Offenses In May Report
Four teenagers were arrested on charges related to possession of paraphernalia marijuana and several bottles of alcohol. Police acted after a report led to the investigation at a residence in Middletown.
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Thave
News-Post
Winnie the Pooh matinee viewed at Weinberg Center
A preschool audience watched a Friday April 18 special school matinee of Winnie The Pooh produced by the Fun Company. The reviewer compares it to Imagination Station's 1991 Winnie The Pooh, noting differences in Pooh’s look and audience interaction.
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Rabbit
Roo
Kanga
Jade Wu
Weinberg Center
The
Fun Company
Imagination Station
Pooh
No Fighting It After Reading The List Of Charges
A reader vents about Les ley Wanderer facing 24 charges and urges harsh punishment including life imprisonment or the death penalty. The letter argues for solitary confinement until trial and condemns City Hall. The writer signs as PAUL C. LEATHERMAN from Smithsburg.
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Lesley Wanderer
Letters to the Editor Guidelines for The Frederick News Post
The Frederick News Post asks readers to send signed letters with name, address, and phone numbers for verification. Due to volume, not all letters are published and poetry or religious verse is not accepted. Submission options include mail, fax, and email with contact details for authors.
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News-Post
Frederick Newis-Post
Patrick
Frederick
Fox
Fredericknewspost.com
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