Damascus Hosts 18 Hour Radiological Monitoring Course
The Damascus Volunteer Fire Department and Civil Defense officers take an 18 hour radiological monitoring course funded by Montgomery County Office of Civil Defense. The final class meets February. Instructors include J H Wolf N K Wot and E J Litlezrenn. Firemen and civil defense officials named among attendees emphasize readiness for atomic radiation fallout scenarios.
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Damascus
Damasces
Montgomery County Office of Civil Defense
J. H. Wolf
N. K. Wot
Reckville
E. J
G. Kenneth Howes
Monroe Duvall
Frank Lizear
H. Deets Warfield Jr
Leslie B. Thompson
Merle B. Warfield Jr
Luther Burke
Kenneth King
Carlton Brandenburg
Austin Mullinix
James F. Perry
B. D. Gladhil
P. G. Burdene
Hal D! Crawford
Roscoe Pearce
Montgomery County Civil Defense Area
Washington
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Local News Highlights From Frederick in February 1957
A compact page from The News Frederick Missouri dated February 7 1957 covers community notes and local items. It mentions the Great Southern Pig event and references AP dispatches and local readers with postal terms noted.
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the News
Frederick
Tide of youth defection grows in postwar Europe
The tide of influence against Russia's Red leadership rises as West Germany reports increasing numbers of East German refugees under 24. The shift, seen since 1957, shows students and youths rebelling in Poland and Hungary. Russians face growing defections, with 400 soldiers fleeing to Yugoslavia. Tide may not yet be spent.
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Russia
Red
Tme
West Germany
Poland
Hungary
Yugoslavia
Britain Faces Long Emigration Wave Amid Postwar Austerity
English citizens endure rationing and scarce goods as emigration rises to ease hardships. Between eight and ten years, about 124 thousand Brits left annually seeking opportunities in Canada Australia and New Zealand. Canada alone expected to welcome up to 100 thousand Britons by 1857, reflecting economic strain and shifting global influence.
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Great Britain
Atlantic
Hutain
England
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
United States
Britain
Tate
Macmillan
Boyle Column From Andros Town Bahamas Vacation Musings
HAL BOYLE writes from Andros Town Bahamas about a sun drenched winter vacation, dreaming of testing the Atlantic, noting the sea’s song and his fond memories of youth. He reflects on family, marriage, and the value of women while recounting a humorous airline episode over his daughter's travel plans and a feud with big corporations.
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Hal Boyle
Andros
Bahamas
Atlantic
Christopher Columbus
New York
James V. Roughan
Missouri
Ager
Price Electric Co
Divis
Sion
Consolidated Electronicsja
His Industries Corp
Frederick
Joan L. Piette
Allied Control Co., Inc
Gardian Electric Mfg. Co
Chicago
Leach Relay Company
Los Angeles
Calif
Pattern and Brumfield
Princeton
Ind
Essex Wire Comporation
Loganport
NARM
Spon
Oklahoma A & Ms College
Business J
United States
Canada
Unitedwide
Orch
Frances
Strength For Today and Recent Bride in Dover News
An essay argues that laws must live in hearts as well as books, citing Hebrews to claim internal law brings peace. A June note reports the marriage of Betty Anne Simpson and Dewey W. Smith at the Church of the Brethren with attendants Sally Pleasanton and Donald Gouker.
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Earl L Swegiass
Betty Anne Simpson
Pam Simpson
South Carroll
Dewey W. Smith
Air
Circle Smith
Waveray
Church of the Brethren
Denton
Haag
Sally Pleasanton
Dover
Del
Donald Gouker
Frederick High School
Waverly High School
U.S. Air Force
Smith
Dover Air Force Base
Congress Is Afraid To Act In National Affairs
Washington column notes Treasury fears federal spending restraint, Hoover warns of inflation, and Congress reluctance to cut billions prompts warnings. It also covers Khrushchev's guidance for Communist parties, U.S. economic strain, wage-price spiral, and internal American party debates.
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David Lawrence Washington
Treasury
George Humphrey
Hoover
Congress
Federal Reserve
Hoovers
Depres-Siow
Benji Khrushchev
Federal Reserve Board
I Management
Ta Ibor
Marlow Reports on the American Communist Party Decline
On February 1 Marlow noted severe damage to the party under government prosecutions. Membership fell from about 73,000 to 25,000, with 108 top leaders jailed for conspiracy and others jailed for perjury. He cited party admissions of mistakes and alienation from labor and African Americans, blaming Khrushchev for prompting a rethink in tactics.
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Communist Party
Khrushchev
Questions and Answers From a Century of Elections
A quiz style item asks when Republican presidential candidates got only eight electoral votes this century. It says 1912 and 1836 or 1936 with FDR, references Alf Landon with eight sectoral votes, and notes the first authorized coin as the Fugio cent of 1787 by Abel Buell. It defines a ruminant as a grazing animal that chews cud and has split hooves.
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Wilson
Taft
F.D. Roosevelt
Alf Landon
Abel Buel
New Haver
English Lesson by W L Gordon Misused Phrases Notes
A compact glossary style piece by W L Gordon explains common usage errors. It cites in our midst versus with us as better phrasing and discusses mispronunciations such as senor and misspellings like subterranean. It also lists synonyms ranging from large to monstrous for emphasis.
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W. L. Gordon
Snowplow accident on West Patrick street reported
Fifty years ago items recount a Frederick and Middletown Electric Railway snowplow skidding off track when journal box broke while returning from the line. One end of the car hit the pavement near Mr Lewis Fraley as a crowd gathered and noted a minor derailment with no serious injuries.
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Frederick and Middletown
West Patrick Street
Lewis EH. Fraley
Henry J. D. Hagan
North Market Street
Twenty Years Ago in The News February 7, 1937
A compact retrospective item from the 1937 issue reflecting on events from two decades earlier. It notes social and civic highlights, giving readers a snapshot of that era's daily life and notable occurrences. The brief card preserves period tone and names.
Min Doud Steals Spotlight in White House Life
At the White House, Elivera Carlson Doud known as Min dominates in a quiet third way. The 78 year old harmonica playing mother in law to Mamie Eisenhower blends family influence with humor and daily routines. Her Denver roots and private rooms near Ike and Mamie shape a enduring, light hearted presence that keeps morale high as the couple balances public duties with private family ties.
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Washington
Inea
Ike
Mamie
White House
Mln
Elivera Carlson Doud
Min
Land
John Doud
Izbout
Wachinaine
Marie
Mrs. Doud
White Touse
Margaret Truman
Doud
Gordon Moore
Alin
Maj
John Eisenhower
Fredericks High School packs 24th annual concert and basketball win
Carl Thomas led the Fredericks High School band and orchestra in their 24th annual concert held in the high school auditorium. Ed gar Nicodemus and Wayne Feaga performed on trampet and trombone, with Ruth Main and Helen Roderick playing violin duets. The Strong DeMolay team defeated Frederick High 22 to 19 on the armory floor.
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Carl Thomas
Fredericks High School
Edgar Nicodemus
Wayne Feaga
Ruth Main
Helen Roderick
Jocal de Molay
Frederick High School Quint
Armory
Nogle
Jaiy
Doud Ley
Charles E. Tolson, Jr
North
Lesson In English Words Of Misuse And Execration
British language guide presents common misuses in an educational tone. It notes phrases to avoid and suggests proper alternatives. It defines execration as a curse and imprecation with emphasis on stress patterns for readers.
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Walkersville
Walkersville Bars
William Shepley Stondayev
William Save
Grantham
James Waters
Associated Press
Joey Giardello
Philadelphia
Randy Sandy
Boyle
Indus
Roughan
E. H. Gillette
Allied Control Company, Inc
Price Electric Company
East Church
East Second Streets
I Ithis City
General Motors
American ‘Telephone & Telegraph Co
Don Ameche
Alexander Graham Bell
Tracy Ann
Tracy
Papa
Airlines
Shell
Bey
James Marlow
American Communist Party
Mostow
Stalin
Ssoa Te FS
Vichrushchev
William Z. Foster
Eugene Dennis
Foster
Neiws
Daily Worker
Moscow
John Gates
Alan Max
Joseph Clark
Davi
Marlow
Davis Studio
Engaged-Air
Arthur Baker
Doubs
Betty Louise
Wiliam Eugene Wilcom
Charles F. Wilcom
Monrovia
J. W. Kiracofe
United Brethren Church
South Market Street
Woodsboro
Smith's
D.C. Winebrewer
T. Poole Jones
Amuel A. Gregg
Montevue Hospital
Board of Charities and Correction
Peter N. Hammaker
Kenneth Gilmore
NEA
Russell Guyton
Hesean
Bi Stack
Colorado
President
Mrs. Eisenhower
Mamie and
Kawl-Drun
Ivans
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