Lawrence Discusses Troubled Fire of Critics
David Lawrence argues that regional neglect and myths fuel public distrust as disasters expose failed planning. The column cites criticism from Frederick Welty and ties the matter to broader national concerns. The piece reflects a July 31 2857 date and Philadelphia reporting context.
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The document shows a notice from a publishing company with pricing terms for subscription plans and indicates postal and republication rights with Associated Press attribution. It lists locations in Maryland and mentions an August 2 1959 date.
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Social security program grows with higher maximums and funds
The social security system expands coverage to 73 million workers and raises maximums as employers join in. The reserve fund rises to about 2 billion dollars earning 600 million annually in government bonds. Receipts reach 9.3 billion with disbursements at 7.3 billion, helped by 690 million in government securities and a 2 percent rate increase in 1969.
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Emmitsburg Not 200 Years Old Says Philadelphia Correspondent
A Frederick County reader disputes Emmitsburg’s bicentennial age, arguing no town in the area dates to 1757 and detailing 18th century frontier turmoil. The letter asserts Emmitsburg was founded in 1785 by William Emwall, critiques local historic claims, and questions chroniclers and church roles in shaping memory.
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Elizabeth Seton
Eight Year Old Boy Burned To Death In Shed
A Fairfax County boy Perry Buck Carter aged eight burned to death this afternoon in a shed near his Barbara Road home in Windsor Estates Alexandria. Firemen found his charred body in the shed ruins after the shed burned. Police suspect he may have started the fire with matches.
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Franconia
Schwimer Speaks At Civitan Meeting In Frederick
Joseph W. Schwimer in active service at Fort Detrick describes the beauties of modern Hawaii to Civitan Club members in Frederick. Films shown featured visits by Dr and Mrs Edward P Thomas. event included installation of Junior Civitan officers and plans for a Civitan picnic at Husky Park with fallback at the Penney building if rain.
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Local Social Notes From Lovettsville and Nearby Areas
In Lovettsville Virginia Mrs William Painter is being observed in Loudoun County. Esther Johnsson and Mr and Mrs Bob Wire with their daughter visited James Town. Leonard Wilter entertained Carl Baker and Nancy and Jerry Pearrell and children of Brunswick at a lawn weiner roast. WSCS of Rehobeth Church donated 25 dollars to Loudoun Hospital Building Fund. They meet Friday with Mrs Neltie White near Waterford. Levin Brown a patient at Georgetown University Hospital may need surgery. Mrs Brown remains at Loudoun Hospital. Guests of the Pentonexes include Capt and Mrs James Judd Jr and children returning from Germany en route to Oklahoma. Mrs Judd is sister of Mrs Penton. Mrs Walter Collier and three sons visit Rev C Lewis at Brookside. husband attending school. They are from Atlanta. Robert Washington and son Doug visit with Charles Miller, Charlotte and Wands Harriet Foster who drove over Skyline Drive Sunday.
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Skyline Drive
Fifty Years Ago in Frederick Columns August 2 1907
Fishing party profit 21 bass. Tyson buys Nicodemus stake dissolving firm. Sunset Special carried 54 to Myersville. Braddock Heights hosts third annual Reformed Sunday schools reunion with lectures by Mil ler Lampe Casselman. Fr Rodock from Kingston Jamaica visits Frederick after seven years.
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Philadelphia
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Japan
A. V. Casselman
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Kingston
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Father Rodock
Global economic strains dominate world press debate
The piece contrasts Britain and the United States debating inflation and fiscal policy as they face rising costs and wage pressures. It notes Britain increasing postal and telecom rates and expanding media spending while Washington stalls on wartime funding. Moscow is labeled as spending heavily on propaganda.
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Fort Detrick News Digest Weathers Post Staff Changes
Ed McCann joins The News Post as night editor with roots in Pittsburgh and Mount St. Marys. The piece notes his Army Air Force service in WWII, meeting his wife in Wilkinsburg, and a neural mix of local history, currency shifts, and a safety leaflet on dog psychology. It also includes a general economic digest and a Pension question from a widow in Shreveport.
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Draftees and Veterans Guide on Reservist Benefits
A reader profile discusses wartime service and VA education aid eligibility ending July 26 1951. Guidance covers discharge reviews to join National Guard and suggests Defense Department Form 293 from the Records Administration Center St Louis MO.
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Walter Becomes English with New Austin Healy
Fort Detrick notes recall of W. R. Walter known as Beanie, switching from a Porsche to an Austin Healey as his Pontiac shifts to business use. The column also shares letters praising by pass traffic changes at Linden Hills, a potholder anecdote, parade guard details, promotions, births, weddings, and community notices throughout the base.
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Baltimore and Ohio ends exchange offer on debentures
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announced it will stop exchanging fixed income debentures for income bonds effective Aug. 12. The exchange began March 27 1956 to restore fixed interest status for income bondholders. About 337 million of the income bonds have been exchanged. 23.5 million debentures remain outstanding. President Harold E. Simpson said the move keeps interest costs in check and will not redeem income bonds except to refund at favorable rates. Also, Dr. Theodore E Sterne predicts the first Earth satellite may stay aloft for nine years.
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