U S Forces Hold Line as Korean Front Sees Mixed Progress
In Korea the balance remains delicate as counter punches by U S forces reduce a 12,000 man North Korean bridgehead over the Naktong and retake Pohang while airfield support resumes. Despite setbacks the picture is improved, with attrition taking a toll on the enemy though manpower limits the allies to a stalemate outlook for now.
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Pohang
U.S
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July traffic in Frederick County totals 69 accidents
Maryland State Police report 69 accidents in Frederick County during July. Thirty eight people were injured, two killed, and 45 were property damage incidents. State Troopers from Barracks B made 268 arrests and issued 202 warnings, mostly between 1 pm and 1 am, with other peak periods at 2 25 am and 3 05 pm.
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Local items from the News Aug 26 1900
Dr Francis Fenwick Smith, the city’s oldest practicing physician, died at 72 after moving from Bladensburg in 1863 and serving here since. Carrie Whipp, daughter of Od M Whipp, fractured her forearm after a fall at home near Buckeystown. George C F Myers near Frederick reports a litter of 18 pigs, 6 survived after bottle rearing. West Patrick Street house and lot sold by Daniel Scherer’s executor for 1750 to Louis W Scherer and Mrs Charles Zeigler. Katie Burke’s pet dog on Madison Street died from poison, long cherished by the family.
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East Second Street
Frederick
Bladensburg
OD. M. Whipp
Carrie
Buckerstown
George C. F. Myers
Myers
West Patrick Street
Jacob Rohrback
Daniel Scherer
Louis W. Scherer
Washington
Charles £. Zeigler
Tee
Katie Burke
Madison Street
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The News Aug 26 1936
Twenty years ago the column notes heavy rainfall raising the city reservoir level by a fraction in ten weeks. Maryland jurists Urner and Newman attend a reception near Rockville hosted by Mr and Mrs George E Iron. References to distinguished visitors from England Scotland and Canada appear amid the steel discussion.
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Soldiers crave home brands in Korea morale boost
In Korea, American troops cling to familiar names for cigarettes chewing gum shaving cream candy and even snuff and razor blades. The writer notes the Army favors known brands where exchanges stock them and cites a cigar smoker's view that cigars from home remain precious while cigarettes and other items reveal a morale gap. General Grant’s cigars are recalled as a benchmark for supply.
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Mal Boyle Kores
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Hitler
Germany
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Rocky Ridge Girls 4-H Club Meets at Mabel Sharrer Home
The August meeting of the Rocky Ridge Girls 4-H Club was led by president Barbara Fisher with Miss Mabel Sharrer hosting. Beulah Glass and Doris Dinterman demonstrated candy making, the club discussed record books and the Frederick Fair, and an extra meeting was set for Tuesday August 29 to finish the records. Refreshments and games followed, with the next gathering planned for Pauline Troxell’s home on September 28 at 7:30 p.m.
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Barbara Fisher
Lit- Tian Clam
Beulah Glass
Doris Dinterman
Frederick Fair
Beulah
Pauline Troxell
Weiner Roast and Watermelon Party at Wolfe Home
A community gathering near Myersville Saturday featured a large weiner roast and watermelon party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Wolfe. Many guests from Monrovia Middletown Smithsburg and Frederick attended, sharing games and fellowship on a warm Sunday.
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Myersville
Monroe Beall
Nelson
Susan Catherine
Monrovia
Harry Shafer
Nellie
Charlotte
David
Frederick
Woodrow Wolfe
Ronny
Judy
Loy N. Wolfe
Smithsburg
Millard Leatherman
Sarah
Middletown
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C. Lioy
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Joyce
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Richard
Eugene
Roger
Jerry
Korean War Is Smaller Conflict With Broad Stakes
Washington report argues Korea is a secondary war, with UN and allied forces aiding a limited fight. It notes American troops under 100,000 and total allied forces under 200,000, while warning against using the conflict for political gains. The piece also questions Universal Military Training and recounts politics around John C. Kunkel and Pennsylvania PMA machinations.
Miss Juda Anne Demuth to Be Married Sunday
The article details the upcoming wedding of Miss Julia Ann Demuth and Mr. Guy C. Whidden of Philadelphia, with prewedding events including a lawn supper, a church ceremony at St. John's Lutheran, and visits from out-of-town guests. It notes related social gatherings, family raffs, and local appearances of relatives and friends in Thurmont and surrounding areas.
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Thurmont
Guy C. Whidden
Philadelphia
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Wilmington
Del
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Rendel Whidden
Damuth
Rideau Hotel
Ocean City
Datty Keesecker
Cumberland
Henry Schuoler
Clifton
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Xent C. Nicodemus
Walkersville
Patricia Swearingen
Robert N. Nicodemus
Louise Hendrickson
Frederick
Nicodemus
R. Ames Hendrickson
William E. Trail
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Swesringen
Catoctin Country Club
Bolivar Area Residents Gather for Visits and Events
A crowded report lists visitors and local social activities across Bolivar and nearby towns. People from Bolivar, Harpers Ferry, Lovettsville, Sault Ste Marie, and Washington D C are noted visiting relatives, attending birthdays, baptisms, and church fairs. The piece also mentions travel to Florida California and Canada, hospital stays, and an engagement announcement.
Years of War Mobilization Plan Falls Short in Washington
Two months into the Korean War there is no clear plan to rotate reservists or replace mobilized personnel. Officials have yet to publish a definitive manpower strategy, leaving reservists like a St. Louis naval lieutenant frustrated by unpredictable service length and unclear billets for dependents. The piece urges top agencies to create a formal replacement system and to stabilize duty periods, stressing the need to protect families and careers while preparing for possible large-scale conflict.
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Air Force
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Naval’ Reserve
Far East
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St Johns To Hold Supper Carnival
St Johns church will hold its annual supper and carnival for three evenings next week beginning Tuesday in the school yard. The affair is sponsored by Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters for Notre Dame Convent on East Second street. Rev Robert A Bozel is general chairman with L Ignatius Kennedy and Mrs Florence Little as vice chairmen. Alton Lipps treasurer and Louis V Keyser publicity chairman. Other helpers include Charles Anglesbee Mr Lipps Melvin Zimmerman and several parish workers.
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Robert A. Bozel
L. Ignatius Kennedy
Florence Little
Alton Lipps
Louis Vv. Keyser
Charles Anglesbee
Lipps
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Helen McKenzie
Miriam Ramsbury
Grace Filby
Elizabeth McCaffrey
Austin Moke
Gathesine Long
Frank
Weddings and engagements in Maryland and a political funding note
The notices announce the wedding of Peggy Jean Walker and Horace Branning Jr. in Sykesville on Sunday September 3 at St. Pauls Methodist Church. Engagement announced for Mamie Elizabeth Leather man to John David Lambert Della. Washington report notes a $76 million cut and $654 million flood control and navigation funds in a general appropriations bill sent to the Senate. Marine Private George R Boward from Sardisville enlisted Aug 25 for four years and will train at Parris Island before reassignment. He is a graduate of Thwjopt high school in 1980.
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Biglerville
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Shippensburg
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Alice
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Hagerstown
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Wea
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Finksburg
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Howard
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