AEC Warns Of Horrors Of Atomic War
The Atomic Energy Commission warned of atomic war horrors today noting its H bomb blast in the Pacific last March contaminated about 7,000 square miles, roughly the size of New Jersey. Chairman Strauss urged public awareness of fallout dangers and protective measures if nuclear war occurs, detailing downwind contamination and the need for prompt shelter or evacuation.
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Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
Pacific
New Jersey
AEC
Lewis L. Strauss
U.S
Bikini Atoll
Rookie of Year Medal Awarded in Maryland Guard
Charles W. Lockard, a recoilless .57 rifle gunner with Company A, 115th Regiment, Maryland National Guard, received the Francis Scott Key Post 11 Medal from American Legion Area Commander Richard W. Graham during the Federal inspection in Frederick last week. Lockard, finishing his first year of enlistment, earned the award for the most improvement and proficiency among rookies.
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Davis Studio
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Charles W. Lockard
Co. A
Maryland National Guard
American Legion
Richard W. Graham
Francis Scott Key
Frederick
Lockard
National Guard
Grocer Had Right To Eject Woman
ANNAPOLIS Feb 18 The Court of Appeals ruled a Boonsboro grocer acted within his rights when ejecting Mrs Dora O Maddren 63 to allow him to carry a quarter of beef through an alley to his store The alley was jointly owned and the grocer used no excessive force in removing her The decision denied her assault and battery claim
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Boonsboro
Court of Appeals
Dora O 'Maddran
Thurston B. Mullendore
Pas | Valley
Jber
AMG Wasmrim Gulliey Clee Court
Mullendore
Omaha
Lorraine Edmonds
Hodgkins
Bufford Edmonds
Offutt Air Force Base
Offutt
Holiday Ahoy musical show at Fire Hall in Brunswick
About 100 local participants will perform in the Holi day Ahoy variety show at 8:00 p.m. on March 3 and 4 at the Brunswick Fire Hall Auditorium. The Steadman-Keenan Post of the American Legion sponsors the event directed by Mrs. Mabel E. Twiford of Norfolk, with casting already underway and rehearsals starting.
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Brunswick
Steadman-Keenan Post
American Legion
Mabel E. Twiford
Norfolk
Empire Producing Company
Kansas City
Twiford
Legion
Lettie Powers
Lawrence Dallas
E. Donald Carr
Eugene Bowers
Lydia Lane Shewbridge
J. Roland Taylor
Grover Frye
Richard AC. Bowers
James 8. George
Ruth Kidwiler
Ladies Auxiliary of the Legion
Lewistown Grange plans heating system for hall
The Lewistown Grange approves a modern heating system for the community hall and forms a committee led by William Warren to oversee the project. At last Thursday's meeting Master Ross Stull presided and Warren's team will organize the Grange Bazaar set for February 25. The event features Blue Ranger Boys and Dave Hagan, with plans to meet at Warren's home for final arrangements.
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W. A. R. Bell
William Warren
Donald Kendall
James Rhoten
Ross Stull
Warren
Grange
Blue Ranger Boys
Dave Hagan
Lewistown
Trinity WSCS Meets Discusses Christian Work
Trinity Methodist Church WSCS meets on the theme Satisfaction of Christian Work led by Rev. Herbert L. D. Doggett. Slides from Korea and Japan shown by William Fox who recently returned from service. Twenty three attend. February 22 fundraiser planned. World Day of Prayer set for February 25. Next meeting March 9. Refreshments served by Mrs. Pearl Burgee Mrs. M. House and Miss Betty Heffner.
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Evan Pelical Reformed Church
Pearl Burgee
M. House
Betty Heffner
Eisenhower Signs GI Bill Extend Education Benefits
President Eisenhower today signed legislation to continue GI education benefits for servicemen who entered before February 1. The measure follows the Korean War emergency end on January 31, preserving 14 days of schooling per month earned in service, up to 96 months total.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Birthday party for Paul Martian Shoemaker marks sixteenth
Paul Martian Shoemaker celebrated his sixteenth birthday at his Middletown home on February 5. Refreshments, group singing, and guitar music by Arthur Wolfe, Charlies Green, Hubert line, and Paul Shoemaker featured. Attendees included Vivian Wolfe, Dawn Butts, Eve Bassford, Mary Louise Merryman, Mary Shoemaker, Zene Wolfe, John Berger, Gerald Poffinberger, and Sidney Jenkins.
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Middletown
Arthur Wolfe
Charlies Green
Hubert Line
Paul Shoemaker
Vivian Wolfe
Dawn Butts
Eve Bassford
Mary Louise Merryman
Mary Shoemaker
Zene Wolfe
John Berger
Gerald Poffinberger
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