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Sky Watch Ends as Radar Supersedes Ground Observers
Frederick Maryland Daily News Post reports the Ground Observer Corps ends its duty as radar improvements reduce need for human watchers. Veterans like Lawrence Franklin receive commendations, while others note the value for tracking lost aircraft and weather conditions. local volunteers transition as radar and jet speeds evolve.
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Frederick
Maryland
Beulah Hoffman
J. Eduard Hoffman
Robert Fothersi
Hoffman
Air Force
Frederek
Lawrence E.i Franklin
Urbana
Olhe Bridges
New Market
Ial
Ground Observer Corps
Canada
Improvemients Mn
Howard Sweeses
Thuemoent
Route 1
Air Watch
Browers
U.S. 15
Thurmont
Sweeney
Charles Keepers
Emmetburg
Frederick County
U.S. Air Force
Ull
Hval CD
Apa
Air Force Flier
Balimore
A Force
Baltimore
C. Edward Hoffman
William Compher
Compher
LS 320
Maryland 17
Knonville
Wata