Special registration day set in Frederick County
The Board of Election Supervisors designated August 29 as a special registration day in Frederick County to register and transfer voters at the Court House basement from 8 am to 9 pm. On September 5, registration will continue countywide from 8 am to 9 pm. The move aims to add names after 7,554 removals this year, with officials assuring sufficient staff to handle applicants.
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Board of Election Supervisors
Frederick County
Court House
West Church Street
Secretary of State
Buckeystown
Harriet Bell
Earl Remsberg
Buckeystuarn
Margaret E. el
Elsie K. Engle
George L. Mobley
Barbara A. R. Best
Louise
Rhoads
Helen Walker
Amy Kump Dixon
Mildred Smith Fisher
Rebeten Kuhns
Elizabeth Dodson
Elaie S. Abrecht
Mary Price Burgee
Elizabeth A. McCain
Elizabeth McCaffrey
Donald FE. Leatherman
Margaret C. Murphy
Naomi M. Huffer
Milton E. Akers
Edward I. Myers
Hattie L. Bender
Elizabeth K. Frank
Richard A Sliger
Lorene W. Bowlus
Nettle C. Simmons
Edith L. Staley
Virginia C. Renn
Nannie V. Gilbert
May F. Keyser
Marty G. Fout
Middletown
Phillip O. Coblentz
G. Millard Derr
Roy V. Gaver
Myrtle E. Kefauver
Creagerstown
Robert B. Ogle
L. J. Hann
Emmitsburg
Eugene Kraemer
Roy F. Maxell
George J. Martin
Lloyd G. Ohler
J. Edward Seltzer
Robert G. Fiter
Catoctin
Asa P. Stotelmyer
Ralph F. Lewis
Urbana
Pauline H. Runkles
Joseph W. Smith
Harry G. Cosgrave
George E. Wilt
Libertytown
Eugene Nash
Albert M. Purdum
New Market
H. Stanley Davis
Everett G. Cashour
Lucian K. Falconer
Earl L. Smith
Hauvers
Joseph A. Coffman
Proposed National Security Training Corps bill urged by Johnson
Secretary Johnson urged immediate universal military training legislation with a National Security Training Commission and Corps. The plan, backed by President Truman, would require 17 to 20 year olds to train, offer multiple paths to service or education, and create civilian and military advisory bodies to run the program.
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Washington
Johnson
Senate
House Armed Services Committees
Truman
National Security Training Commission
National Security Training Advisory Board
National Security Training Corps
Corps
National Guard
Naval Reserve
Marine Corps Reserve
Army
Air Force
Military
Naval
Coast Guard
Navy
Marine Corps
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Defense Department
Point of Rocks Couple Marks Fifties Wedding Milestone
A Point of Rocks couple celebrates fifty years of marriage as discussion turns to draft deferment rules. The proposed law would defer until graduation, then extend training liability to age 26 for unmarried men, with exemptions for wartime service, National Guard or Reserve members, and ROTC trainees. Inductees would receive monthly stipends, $30 base plus family allowances.
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United States
National Guard
Reserves
Ize
Selective Service
Truman backs plan on death and disability benefits talk
White House aides say the UMIT proposal from the Defense Department isn’t opposed by President Truman. Charles G. Ross renewed that the President will not push enactment at Congress’ session, yet officials stress he still favors the plan he has long supported.
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White House
Defense Department
Truman
Charles G. Ross
Higher Fares Sought By B and O Railroads
Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania railroads seek higher commuter rates effective September 15 unless protests block the plan. The B O asks ICC for higher Washington to Brunswick rates as well. Increases include Baltimore Washington unlimited monthly tickets about 5 dollars, weekly 12 trip tickets about 60 cents, and a new Monday Friday monthly ticket at 22 dollars 30 cents.
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Baltimore
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania
Interstate Commerce Commission
Brunswick
Washington-Brunswick B. & C
Fishing Fair Removed From Lottery
Washington reports President Truman signed a bill removing the Chesapeake Bay Fishing Fair from lottery status. The measure amends lottery law and reverses a post office interpretation that would bar mailing literature advertising the three day event opening Friday at Crisfield. Officials expect prizes for largest fish and require a registration fee.
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Washington
Chesapeake Bay
Truman
Post Office
Crisfield
Post Office Department
Maryland Congress Reports Chesapeake Bay Fair Contests
Non profit contest series under lottery law gains bipartisan backing from Maryland lawmakers Rep. Miller of the Fishing Fair Association and Sen. Tydings. About 10,000 visitors expected in Crisfield for the weekend fair featuring a fishing contest hard crab derby marine art show and a beauty pageant for Maryland Delaware and Virginia contestants titled Queen of the Chesapeake.
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House
Rep. Miller
Fishing Fair Association
Senate
Sen
Tydings
Crisfield
Maryland
Delaware
Virginia
the Chesapeake
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L. A. Dorsey
James I. Benner
G. B. Smith
H. H. Working
Petersville
James EB. Ferrell
D. Charier Flook, Jr
Rosie Moss
Madeline &. Porter
Mr. Pleasant
Luther J. Barker
George A. Benner
Jefferson
Ira S. Ramsburg
Paul Z. Culler
Thurmont
Marie E. Ruch
George E. Hahn
Ross C. Fir
A. Lacy Lee Darr
Louise Porter
Walkersville
Waller L. Eaves
Baxter W. Murphy
A. Any D. Hoke
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FECAW
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Lloyd Brigges
June Clayworth
Lotte Stein
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Frederick's
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Marlboro
C. E. Cline & Son
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Kehne Furniture CO
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Hillside Motor CO
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Dick Tracy
Dennis Jane
Wyman
Haley Tas Presents
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Tex Benere
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