Ambassador Thomen addresses Frederick Rotarians on Dominican progress
Luis F. Thomen, Dominican Republic ambassador in Washington, spoke at a Frederick Rotary luncheon. He described debt liquidation, a balanced budget, socialized medicine and social security reforms, and agricultural improvements for former peons, noting amicable ties with neighboring American nations.
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Luis F. Thomen
Dominican Republic
Washington
Frederick Rotarians
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Trujillo
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Dominican Republic progress praised by ambassador
The ambassador cited friendship visits to the Dominican Republic as a path beyond tourist trade. He noted the country’s vast diversity, self sufficiency under President Trujillo, and rapid modernization with photos and theses distributed to audiences.
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Republica Dominicana
Maine
Vermont
Christopher Columbus
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Hispanola
Dominica
Trujillo
New World
Dominican Republic wartime aid praised at Frederick Rotary event
A Frederick Rotary luncheon featured Ambassador Thomen describing Dominican Republic reforms and wartime support for Allied forces. The program highlighted central banks, housing loans for freeholders, and a shift toward agriculture. Rotarian Wight screened 16th century restorations while four new members were inducted into the club.
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Pearl Harbor
Dominican Republic
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Haiti
Thomen
Mere Hoedelman
Rotar Wight
J. Richard Ramsburg
W. Clinton McSherry
Frederick Rotary
William Strobel
Peoples Drug Stores
Nathaniel Primme
Admiral Water Filters Co
James McSherry
Corporation Autoreney
One Of Last Americans To Leave Shanghai
Dwight Marth Time Magazine correspondent and grandson of Mrs. G. Ho Worthington was among the last Americans evacuated from Shanghai as Communist forces neared the city. He had prior Washington journalism ties, including work for the Times-Herald as a copy-boy and later as a reporter.
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Shanghai
Associated Pier
U.S
Chinese
Dwight Marth
Time Magazine
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Judge Worthington
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Julia Worthington
Martin
Washington
Capitol
Times-Herald
Woodsboro 4 H Club Meets in April at Powell Farm
The Woodsboro Girls 4 H Club held its regular meeting April 20 at Jenny Powell’s home. Eleven members attended, the secretary reported, and the group sang Maryland My Maryland. New books were distributed, May and June program books filled, garnish demonstrations by Artamicha Hawkins and Jenny Powell, and refreshments served. The next gathering is set for May 18 at Kitty Saylor’s home.
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Woodsboro
Jenny Powell
Maryland
Artamicha Hawkins
Kitty Saytor
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