Plans For Sudden Death Threaten Civilian Peace
In a wartime briefing Gen Joseph T McNemer of the Air Force outlines push button warfare using missiles with 10,000 mile range and celestial guidance. An automatic navigation system would continuously track celestial fixes and correct course. He notes ground and air launched missiles are feasible now and a 43,060 pound bomb could be dropped from aircraft in planning stages. Wars in the past were fought over similar high policy aims.
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Persson
Joseph T. McNemer
Air Force
McNarney
The Nation Today A blunt look at the CEA report
Washington notes the President's Council of Economic Advisers issued its annual report over the weekend. James Marlow critiques the dull prose, notes the council's aim to inform the President, Congress, and the public, and highlights its handling of labor disputes and public interest versus private group interests in a cautious, non-controversial tone.
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James Marlow Washington
President's Council of Economic Advisers
Congress
Truman
Council
Labor
Business
Far Lef
Americans differ from British in social ideas and progress
A reflection on American adaptability to socialized industry notes Americans’ history of coming to new worlds and shaping systems here rather than importing European models. It stresses that England’s experience cannot predict U.S. outcomes and highlights the national traits of exploration, risk, and reform that defined American development.
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British Isles
England
United Kingdom
America
Work to complete Evangelical Lutheran church repairs
Fifty years ago notes describe progress on improving the Evangelical Lutheran church with oiling pews and minor details, expected completion in a week or ten days. Christmas gifts included a barrel of wild game to Colonel Roosevelt at Oyster Bay from Gen. Brad Johnson. James Abrecht of West Patrick Street restarted an old custom by driving through the streets yesterday. William Ridgely found someone had entered his stable on East Thire Street yesterday morning.
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Evangelical Lutheran Church
Mac Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Brad Jer T. Johnson
Baltimore
Frederick
James Abrecht
West Patrick Street
Twenty Years Ago Local Hems From The Columns Of The News
Reading December 25 1928 item recounts local mishaps and odd finds. A party in the city damaged a truck owned by Charles B Grof Frederick Horst saw the machine slip loose and wreck in transit. no injuries reported. While repairing a water main on H J Orth property George A Burck Harry Eizle and Robert Flemming unearthed a snakes den containing 32 garter snakes a copperhead three water moccasins and two large frogs.
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Charles B Grof
Frederick Horst
H. J. Orth
Frederick
George A. Burck
Harry Eizle
Robert Flemming
Washington Daybook shows Republican revolt forming
Washington Daybook outlines a behind the scenes bloc of 14 progressive Republicans challenging Taft. It notes Arthur Vandenberg backing Lodge Jr against Ken Wherry for floor leader, with factions including Bull Moose independents and New England liberals. It mentions policy battles and a Kennedy proposal for a national water resources commission.
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Tris Coffin
Washington
Senate
Phocey
Bob Taft
Arthur Vandenberg
Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr
Ken Wherry
Nebraska
Wild Bill” Langer
sHon Young
N. D
Wayne Morse
Oregon
New England
Charles Tobey
Neh
le George Anken
Ralph Nders
Econoboth
Vermont
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Taf & Co
Hrepublican
Block Lodge
Leverett Saltonstall
Massachusetts
Bill Knowland
Cabs
Irving Iven
N. Y
Raymond Baldwin
Connecticut
Alexander Smith
N. J
Robert Hendrickson
Vandenberg
Rioud
Republican Policy Committee
Taft
Knowland
Saltonstall
Smith
Buil Moosers
Eugene Millikin
Colorado
Millikin
Ken Wherrr
Wherry
Ives
Baldwin
Questions and Answers from a Historic Digest
The text compiles Q and A items on impeachment of Andrew Johnson and misc facts. It cites the Senate vote of 35 guilty and 19 not guilty, Johnson's acquittal by one vote, details about Purple Finch coloration, pyramid ages around 3000 years, and Mother's Day founder Anna Jarvis.
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Congress
Andrew Johnson
Senate
Johnson
Bible Thoughts on Love of Neighbor and God
A reflective note cites Luke 10 29 urging that denying love to a neighbor voids professed love to God. It asserts true devotion grows from love of neighbor and, in turn, nourishes love for God through action.
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Jesus
Patriotic Labor Leaders Targeted by Communist Philosophy Critique
Washington reports on a Senate House committee study of West Coast maritime labor disputes highlighting union leaders like Harry Bridges. The piece discusses allegations of Communist influence, class struggle rhetoric, and calls to preserve Taft Hartley provisions while warning of labor chaos and political manipulation.
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Washington
David Lawrence
America
Communist Party
Senate
House Joint Committee
Harry Bridges
International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union
Los Angeles-Long Beach
Bridges
Maritime Union
Dorothy Dix Advices on Time, Work and Wives
Dear Dorothy Dix advises a husband torn between overtime earnings and family time. The column suggests there is no single answer to balancing home life and work, noting wives often value domestic roles while men seek rest after a long day. It also touches on dating costs and social behavior.
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Dorothy ix
Miss Dix
Draftees And Vets Guide Warns Officers On ORC Plans
Washington dispatch outlines Army Organized Reserve Corps efforts to confirm reserve officers future plans by February 1 1949. Officers not engaged in reserve activities must respond or be moved to inactive rolls with no duties. Veterans of WWII are especially sought with vacancies for lieutenants and captains.
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Thomas M Nias
Washington
Army
Organized Reserve Corps
Organized Reserve
Wendell Westover
ORC
Westover
IORC
D. Co
Emmitsburg Holiday Gatherings and Local Notices
Emmitsburg area residents and guests gathered for the holidays with Miss Louise Sebold and Mrs. James Aivey while others traveled from Baltimore and Frederick. Discharge announcements include Mrs. Vernon Renholtz from Annie M L Warmer Hospital after an appendectomy. Several families hosted and visited kin over Christmas, with baptisms and local social events noted.
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Emmitsburg
Robert Conjon
Catherine Ann
Washington, D. C
Louise Sebold
James Aivey
Vernon Renholtz
Annie ML Warmer Hospital
Christmas Visits and Parish News in Emmitsburg
A roundup of Christmas visits to Emmitsburg families includes Charles Orado and others at the homes of Kellys, Humericks, Topper, and Burdner. The infant Patrick Anthony Yeomans was baptized at St Joseph's with sponsors Laura Rosensteel and Francis Sanders. Burgess and Commissioners plan meter parking, a traffic signal, and a free town space by the shoe factory. The Emmitsburg Baseball Association schedules a January 30 officer election, while a Rome film shows at St Joseph's High School and a holiday charity drive follows. The St Joe’s varsity beat Emmitsburg 28-24, with Jay-Vee winning 30-29.
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Ray Topper
Kit
Per and Son
Baltimore
Ida Wolfe
Fairfield
Bud" Burdner
Pittsburgh
Robert Burdner
John Hemler
McSherrystown
Richard Yeomans
St Joseph's Catholic Church
Patrick Anthony
Laura Rosensteel
Francis Sanders
Francis Steuble
Charles Eckenrode
Charles J. Jr
College Park
Charles E. Eckenrode
John Buckheit
Waynesboro
Ray Torper
Hir
Joseph Rodgers
Wanda
William Filler
Woodsboro
Michael Bobanic
Miondays
Basepall
Vo Dp
White House
Walter F. Cro
Lor
Eagles
Gettisure
Air
Ane
Eckenrode
Center Square
Hazell Caldwell
Emmitsburg High School
Alexi
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Caroline Mullen
Edgar Mullen
Francis Adelsberger
Owen Adelsberger
Jack Hyes
USN
Norfolk
George Heller
Mt. St. Mary’s College
Hudson Rhodes
E. Ll. Annan, Jr
Edgar Rhodes
Claude Sullivan
Sally
NeWie Felix
George Thompson
J. Lewis Topper
Alton Roberts
James Topper
Rome
Vatican City
St Peter's
Vatican Palace
Joseph's’ High School
Salvatore Burgio
C. Mf
Mother Seton
Stoors
Emmitshers High School
St. Joe's
Social Situation and Clerk Etiquette Reflected in Service Waiting
A reader notes waiting to be served while clerks attend to other customers, advising a calm reminder in a pleasant voice that they are next. It suggests a humorous contrast between speaking up kindly and interruptive retaliation.
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Mothers Dar Observance
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Parks Jennings
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Jerome Peters
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Ir. Gorden
Florida
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Donald Stoner
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Charles Michael
Michael O'Brien
Charles Orado Altoona
Frank Orndorff
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William Kel- Teurment
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