Army unveils tracked infantry carriers for all terrain use
The Army Ordnance Corps previews new full tracked infantry carriers and amphibious Otter vehicles to move squads, cargo, and artillery over mud water and snow at speeds up to 35 mph. The 20 ton carrier carries 12 soldiers and can serve as cargo, a litter carrier or command post car. Armament includes a 0-caliber machine gun and improved protection from shell fragments.
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Ordnance Corps
Army Ordnance Corps
Remains of Old Sharks Found In Ecuador Province
Fossil remains of two long-snouted sharks added to Smithsonian collections. Spines found in Ecuador's Oriente Province, about 2 inches long, and teeth from Twiggs County Georgia illustrate an ancient, wide distribution. Oldest shark fossils date to Devonian times about 350 million years ago.
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New World
Smithsonian Institution
France
North Africa
Geological Survey
Joseph H. Sinclair
Theron Wasson
Oriente
Ecuador
The
Smithsonian
Georgia Kaolin Company
Twiggs County
Global film restrictions and rising demand for American pictures
Nations vary in limiting imports of commercial movies, driven by currency shortages and efforts to protect domestic industries. Argentina, Spain, and Italy require showing local films for part of weekly theater time, while taxes and censorship fees curb foreign screenings. Despite limits, American films retain global appeal as theater capacity grows to about 99,600 venues in over 120 countries.
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United States
Belgium
Cuba
Argentina
Spain
Italy
Natural Gas Composition and Hazards
Natural gas consists mostly of methane about 90 percent and small amounts of ethane hydrogen and other gases. It is less poisonous than manufactured gases but hazards from fire and explosion are equal. Because it has little smell a trace odorous substance is added to detect leaks.
Congress Debates Budget Cuts and Japanese Peace Treaty
The Independent Offices bill faced severe House cuts totaling 6.25 billion dollars, absorbing last year’s federal pay raise and enforcing staffing constraints via the Jensen Amendment. The Senate ratified the Japanese Peace Treaty with reservations, while also approving three Pacific Security pacts solidifying U.S. military cooperation with the Philippines, Australia-New Zealand, and Japan.
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House
Senate
Veterans’ Administration
Cannon
D-Mo
Labor Federal Security
Interior Department
District of Columbia
Foreign Relations Committee
Russia
Japan
Yalta
Kurile Islands
South Sakhalin
Korea
Formosa
United Nations
United States
Republic of Philippines
Australia
New Zealand
Training Progressing At Harrington Track
Harrington Del spring harness season opens May 1 for 20 nights of pari mutual racing. Prospects include stables of Walters Myer Hubbard Amato Simpson Adams Stokley Mallalieu and Peacock with horses such as Sing-Song Chestertown Boy Bluejacket Hi-Los Forbes Mont and Wilson Hanover. All service men in uniform admitted free to the meet.
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Pat Hubbard
Bluejacket
Hi-Lo
Forbes
Earl M
Wilma Wagner
Landover Hills
Yonkers
Pacer
Johnnie Amato
Ellis Myer
Les Simpson
Mont
Strastorm
Cabbage Brown
Wilson Hanover
Emil Adams
Earl Koons
Millersburg
Claire Weaver
Harrisburg
Wallace Stokley
Johnny Mallalieu
Pat Peacock
T. Brinton Holloway
Kent & Sussex Racing Association
Card of Thanks From Mrs. Wilbur Griffin
I thank my friends for the lovely cards gifts flowers a Sunshine Box of fruit and many deeds of kindness shown during my illness at home and in the hospital. Mrs Wilbur Griffin
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Wilbur Griffin
Card of Thanks to Memory Hospital Friends
Expresses sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for cards flowers gifts visits and kindness while patient at Memorial Hospital Easton from Fred Schlegel.
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Memorial Hospital
Easton
Social Security Representative To Visit Denton Court House
A Social Security Administration representative will be at the Denton Court House on Monday March 31 starting 11:00 a m. Norman P Foster manager of the Salisbury field office will answer questions about Old Age and Survivors Insurance. The visit aims to inform area workers about benefits and application requirements.
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Social Security Administration
Court House
Denton
Norman P. Foster
Salisbury
Extension of Federal Insurance Benefits Notice
Citizens who may be eligible for Federal insurance benefits are urged to file applications or obtain correct information before the extension period ends. Seek guidance if you have questions about eligibility or benefits to ensure timely and accurate claims.
In Memoriam Geo E Taylor and Tilghman Taylor
The notice honors husband and father Geo E Taylor who died March 31 1931 and son Tilghman who died March 22 1946. It expresses memory and ongoing affection from the family and that they remain sadly missed.
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Geo. E. Taylor
Tilghman
Betton expresses thanks for cards gifts and flowers
William D Betton thanks all who remembered him during illness with lovely cards gifts and flowers at home and in the hospital.
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Dick MacKay
Congress
Edward T. Miller
Maryland
Harrington Track
Gira
National Research Council
Turkey
Southern States Farmers’ Supply Cooperative, Inc
Fred Schlegel
Foster
Memoriam
William D. Betton
Caroline Howe & Auto Supply
Paul W. Johnson
E. Aldridge Pepper
4Th & Market Sts
Carville Fleetwood Hardware Co
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