U S Navy Still Largest World Navy
Washington July 6 The United States Navy remains the world’s largest with 243 combat ships in active fleets and about 450 combatant vessels in reserve. Russia быields a larger submarine force with some 250 to 300 submarines reported by observers. The aircraft carrier is the backbone of the fleet, with 11 in active service and 17 in reserve. The United States also has one modern battleship, the Missouri, in active service plus 14 battleships and two battle cruisers in reserve.
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Washington
United States Navy
Russia
U. S
Forrest FP. Sherman
U. S. Naval Operations
Naval Academy
Sherman
Mediterranean Sea
Russa
Europe
Aval
Jane's
United States
What Will Stalin Do in the Korean Crisis
The piece weighs Stalin’s possible moves as Korea drags the world toward war. It argues the Soviet leader must balance his own people’s misery under a police state with gains in the Far East. It contends a Russian victory would threaten U S interests but ultimate power could topple Stalin and his world domination aims.
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Stalin
Russia
Koyea
Americans spend less on liquor says commerce dept
Americans cut liquor purchases with 1949 figures at 8.55 billion dollars, down from 1948 and 1947. 1947 total reached 9.64 billion, with 1950s value seen as excessive per person at about 57.50 dollars. Tax policy and prohibition attitudes aside, spending remains high on what is often recreation or harm.
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Department of Commerce
Devil Catcher Man Ned at Athletic Park
Henry Smith and T E Goode report on the Devil Catcher Man Ned attraction at Athletic Park with a 2 mile motorcycle exhibition clocked at 4.13. A crowd attended and dancing continued until 13 o'clock. Also notes a buzzard with a bell seen near Fountain Mills and labor shortages facing the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad construction and repair department. A fire at the summer kitchen of Marshall A Gough’s Lombard street home threatens the dwelling but firefighters prevent total loss. William Jennings Bryan nominated for president by the Democratic National Convention in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Smith
T. E. Goode
Athletic Park
J. Murray Davis
Fountain Mills
Construction and Repair Department
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Marshall A. Gough
Lombard Street
Thurmont
Scone
William Jennings Bryan
Kansas City
Twenty Years Ago Local Hems From The News July 6 1930
Thieves at Thurmont stole nearly 200 dollars in cash and goods during homecoming. Canoe races at Monocacy Park Frederick attracted about 200 spectators with winners including Edward Cramer and Guy Nusz. Carroll Roderick’s son was wounded by a swing at Baker Park. Seventeen Japanese beetles, first found in Frederick County this year, were located in Brunswick on grape vines roses and geraniums with no beetles found in Frederick City.
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Thurmont
Monoccacy Park
Frederick Junction
Edward Cramer
Guy Nusz
John Ebert
Robert Nusz
Carroll Roderick
Andrew M. Roderick
Madison Street
Baker Park
Frederick County
Brunswick
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Lewistown Memorial Dedication Plans Unveiled
Lewistown Homemakers Club maps War Memorial dedication on July 25 with a stone monument to locals who served in World Wars I and II. Second Army Band concert precedes, lunch to guests. picnic planned for July 32 to Fishing Creek with 40 Lewistown girls invited.
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Lewistown
Second Army Band
Albert Powell
Randolph Stull
Sterling Lenhart
Fishing Creek
Lewisttown
Guy Stull
Clarence Warner
R. Paul Buliman
H. Clifford Kelly
Glenna Boyer
Citizens Association
The
Grange
Church Street
Alton Williar
University of Maryland
Iice
Buhrman
Baer
George Arnold
Williar
Damascus Lions Club Installs Officers After Dinner
The Damascus Lions Club installed newly elected officers on Tuesday June 27 led by Deputy District Governor Em erson Slocum. Officers include William W Miles president Grover Armstrong first VP Jerry Williams second VP Francis Barber third VP Mark Thatcher secretary Olin Molesworth treasurer Kenneth Howes Tail Twister Paul Martin Lion Tanner and two new directors Howard Norton Everett Jones with Roland Green and Howard Taylon continuing directors.
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Damascus Lions Club
Emerson Slocum
Woodfield Methodist Church
Woodfield Hall
William W. Miles
Grover Armstrong
Jerry Williams
Francis Barber
Mark Thatcher
Olin Molesworth
Kenneth Howes
Paul Martin
Declaration of Principles by GOP liberals gains House backing
Washington Daybook reports a Philadelphia declaration by Republican Advance outlining a liberal positive GOP program. Key figures include Henry Poor Arthur Goldsmith Russell Davenport Irving Ives Jacob Javits Clifford Case Christian Herter and John Lodge. Endorsements reflect a push to rejuvenate the party with constructive alternatives in welfare tax and economic policy.
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Reed Blaine Washington
Philadelphia
GOP
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Henry Paor
New York
Washington
Poor
Goldsmith
Davenport
Jayils
Ives
Clifford Case
New Jersey
Christian Herter
Massachusetts
Javits
Case
Herter
Ohio
Robert Taft
Party of Opposition
Walter E. Brehm
Congress
Connecticut
John Davis Lodge
Thruston Bailard Morten
Kentucky
America
Hugh D. Svolt Jr
Pennsylvania
Republican Party
Jeader
Thor C. Toffefson
Washington State
UN Warnings on Korea May Shape World Peace Efforts
The piece argues the United Nations should formally warn Communist China and the Soviet Union that aiding North Korea would violate UN principles and jeopardize recognition or obligations. It contends such actions would clarify the UN’s role, deter further aggression, and prevent a broader war, with public support noted for UN police powers. The discussion references Republican reactions and the broader impact on international diplomacy.
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Washingtoun
U.N
China
United Nations
Great Britain
India
U. N
Security Council
Russia
United States
North Korea
Soviet
Frederick City Lodge Opens New Quarters in Pythian Castle
Frederick City Lodge No. 100 IOOF met in a newly occupied lodge room at the Pythian Castle with forty six members. Officers for the term were installed by officials including S Elmer Brown and Maurice A Ramsburg. Grand Master Maxwell Kirschbaum and staff will visit July 19 at 8 p.m. in the Pythian Castle. Refreshments followed.
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Frederick City
Io, O. FB
Pythian Castle
S. Elmer Brown
Maurice A. Ramsburg
Claude W. Stup
Depuuty
Charles H. Shull
Levi W. Moberly
Noble Grand
Paul D. Kline
Ernest L. Baker
Selary
Claude W. Stan
Maurice A. Barnshure
Bernard W. Zimmerman
Charles M. Baker
Woodard A. Roberts
F. Russell Young
Joseph G. Criswell
Samael D. Miller
Ralph A. Putman
Inscie Guardian
Robert P. Marendt
Leslie D. Wachter
L. Eugene Wachter
Maryland
Maxwell Kirschbaum
Kiwanian Picnic Draws Large Turnout at Mt Tabor Park
Kiwanis members and families gathered at Mt. Tabor Park for their annual outing. After afternoon showers cleared, 126 attendees enjoyed fried chicken, a softball game, slides, and rides. Guy Anders chaired the event while James Messer Smith captured on the spot photos with a Polaroid camera.
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Mt. Tabor Park
Rocky Ridge
Guy Anders
Kiwanis Clo
James F. Messersmith
Hay Ride Precedes S S Class Meeting at St Pauls
St Pauls Lutheran Sunday School in Utica held its quarterly meeting. An old fashioned hay ride drawn by a tractor led to Windy Hill Farm and back to the Stull farm. A mock wedding was staged with local members participating, followed by a decorated dining room and three tier cake honoring Juve brides. The next meeting is set for September 25 at Norman Frye's home.
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St. Pauls Lutheran Sunday School
Utica
Ross Siull
Lewistown
Russ Stull
Windy Hill Farm
Creangerstown
Blacks Mill
Stull
Earl Hill
Kennet Leatherman
Jacob R. Ramsburg
James Durin
Ross Stull
Louise Stull
RB Stull
Jacob Famsburg
W. A
R. Bell
Kenneth Leatherman
Ramsburg
Norman Frye
James Dunn
J. M. Engle
Paul Heffner
Bessie Heffner
Searle Atkins
Clarence Warner
W. A. R. Bell
Martin Shepley
Earl Putman
Allen Harper, Jr
Burley Smith
Mary Harper
Jacob Ramsburg
Raymond Stull
Robert Leatherman
Lizzie Hessenr
Sivvia Eyler
Louie Stull
Lucille Dixon
Aldine Smith
Helen Stull
Bonnie Sue
Cynthia Harper
Grayson Domer
Allen Harper
Hil
Senate plans to quit by August first in Congress rush
In Washington the 6-Pi-Senate leaders skim their law making plans to bare bones, aiming to finish by August 1. Majority leader Lucas D II, backed by the Democratic Policy committee, trimmed his legislative agenda to taxes and appropriations. House bills on Hawaii and Alaska statehood likely die. The FEPC fight continues amid Southern Democrat opposition. Stocks level off in quiet trading as the market widens little gains.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Lucas D-Ii
Democratic Policy Committee
Taft
Ohio
Truman
House
Hawaii
Alaska
Lucas
FEPC
Postal Service Cuts Topic For Mr Babson
Babson argues Post Office cuts reduce home deliveries to once daily in cities and towns with first or second class post offices. He cites slower mail, fewer pickups, older trucks, and higher prices, warning reforms are needed to avoid edging toward reduced liberty and efficiency.
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Roger W. Babson
Babson Park
Mass
Russia
Korea
Roger W Babson
Post Office Department
Hoover Commission
P.O
Washington
Copyright Publishers
Fin. Bu. Inc
War tax cut linked to Korea in Senate debate
Washington July 12 The American consumer outlook for a multi million dollar excise tax cut on movie tickets fur coats pocketbooks and many other items was tied to the Korea war outlook. Senate Finance Chairman George D Ga said the committee will proceed to vote and send the House approved measure to President Truman but warned a worsening international situation could delay final action and possibly require heavier taxes including excess profits taxes if necessary.
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Washington
Korea
George D-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Truman
Congress
George
Finesse Presents The Heiress at Mountain Theater Heights
Mountain Theater opens its season with The Heiress. Jean Decker portrays Catherine with growing authority in a tight, tense study of paternal domination and ruined romance. Supporting cast excels. set design highlights the 1850 Washington Square parlor in restrained period detail. The production signals a strong, memorable staging for the season.
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Betty Sullivan
Mountain Theater
The
Deckers
Ruth
Augustus Goetz
Henry Tames
Washington Square
Olivia DeHaviland
Braddock Heights
Jean Decker
Catherine
Jean
Newton Arnold
Sloper
John Munson
Townsend
Sun
Munson
Eunice Wheaton
Penniman
Pennie
EU Wheaton
Elaine Lois Roberts
Maria
Chloe Pollock
Aim
Richard Woods
Arthur
di Newman
Marian
Fe Diem
Frederi
Long Struggle In Korea Seen
Lake Success July 6. Veterans and U N observers say the United Nations faces a long campaign to halt Communist aggression in Asia. They favor a strong UN police force and support keeping Gen Douglas MacArthur as Supreme UN Commander. The Security Council meets tomorrow to discuss designating him and allowing UN forces to fly the blue and white flag alongside national emblems.
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Korea
U. N
Asia
Security Council
U. S
France
Britain
Norway
United States
Douglas MacArthur
Lie
MacArthur
Chiefs of Staff
EC U Meeting Tonight in Trinity Chapel
The gathering at 8 o clock in Trinity Chapel plans Frederick County's role in a nationwide youth campaign for building the International Christian University in Japan. Jack Forney will show a 30 minute film and a separate Frederick Christian Youth Council meeting at 7:15 will address urgent matters. Florence Little and others depart for the national CDA convention in Asheville North Carolina. Howard Stevens hosts a feast and barn dance at Steve Airport Lewistown on July to aid the project. Next meeting is September 6.
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Kenji Do
Trinity Chapel
Frederick County
Internati Christian University
Japan
Peet
7. Cc. UW
Jack Forney
Frerick Christian Youth Council
CDA
Maryland
Cath Daughters of America
Knights of Colum
Attence
Florence Little
Barbara Koontz
Miriam Ramsh
Natiol C
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Soviet Union
Mill Staff Committee
Secti Council
Nnti
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