World Mapmakers Work To Update Postwar Boundaries
Indianapolis Aug 21 The George F. Cram Co a leading map publisher has updated maps with postwar changes since World War II A switch of borders in Poland Germany and the Baltic states is noted while Kaliningrad replaces Koenigsberg and Manchukuo appears on maps Following wartime stalemate sales incentives included 10 cent decal patches to update globes as peace treaties set new boundaries mapmakers say public interest now focuses on places rather than lines and Korea borders are drawn by hand on new maps
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George F. Cram
Manchuria
China
Poland
Asia
Kalningrad
Koenigsberg
East Prussia
Europe
Russia
Finland
Czechoslovakia
Rumania
Baltic States
Central Asia
Mongolia
Soviet
Peterson
Cram's
Cram’s
Loren Douthit
Cram
Korea
Mountaindale Fire Disrupts Crosstie Pile Near Substation
Police investigated a report from Mountaindale residents about discharged firecrackers. A blaze erupted around 2 p.m. at East Fifth Street near the Junior Engine Company rescue truck, extinguished with about 200 gallons of booster water. The crossties burned in an open jet close to high tension wires feeding a nearby Edison substation. origin undetermined, contained before lines were endangered.
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Lre
East Fifth
Junior Engine Company
Uniteds
Turner
Potac Edison
Lufs Stuff Once Again Missing Money Theme
Reader letter by N A Lufburrow laments elusive money and rising cost of living. He asserts honest money pleases as costs tease budgets and urges understanding from readers.
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Mat
N. A. Lufburrow
Antique autos age 25 years and older get removed ceilings
Washington reports ceilings removed from antique automobiles over twenty five years old. OPS stated such cars enter the antique class at birthday and typically carry higher values than younger vehicles. The Star 4 H of Buckeystown met at Virginia Willis home with about 16 members and 2 leaders discussing future trips and activities.
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Washington
OPS
Star 4-H
Buckeystown
Virginia Lee Willis
Frederick
Rachel Remsberg
Vice Press
Dent
Glen Echo
Wage raise approved for 115 at Troy Laundry
The Wage Stabilization Board retroactively raises wages for 115 workers at Troy Laundry, granting 75 cents per hour plus four cents for benefits after a two week strike on May 15. Pension program approval is delayed until a policy is set. Sturgeon fishing date noted by National Geographic Society.
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Wage Stabilization Board
Troy Laundry
Hazel Molden
Union
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