Unification of Armed Forces Advances Toward National Defense Secretary
The article argues for unifying the Army Navy and Air Force under a civilian Secretary of National Defense, eliminating cabinet posts for the three branches. It notes faster joint planning, cost savings, and technical efficiency as gains, while acknowledging transition challenges and the need for coordinated science in warfare. Also reports S James Howie resigns as meterman for Brunswick Mayor and Council to take a Washington DC post effective August 1.
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Army
Navy
Staf
Air Force
Secretary of National Defense
James Howie
Meterman
Brunswick
Washington D. C
Dorothy Dix Says Tear Miss Dix How long vacation for a wife
A columnist columns on vacations for couples and singles, arguing wives and husbands should take separate trips when needed. The piece lampoons moralizing and encourages couples to seek change and enjoyment in their own terms. It includes reader questions about love triangles and confronts a wife’s urge to leave an abusive temperamental husband.
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Dorothy Dix
Miss Dix
Fifty Years Ago Local Ftrms From the Columns of The News
From the July 25 1897 issue detailing the Annual Meeting of the Board of Aldermen with C Waring Tyson reelected president and George S Wilson succeeding his father N J Wilson as tax commissioner Mayor Yeakle urging experimental smooth street paving and Fishing Creek water study Judge W B Wilson notes a frost joke near Kemptown Ladiesburg picnic draws about 2000 with ice cream and lemonade Dem Democratic Convention at Court House fails to insert free silver amendment across 22 districts.
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Board of Aldermen
C. Waring Tyson
George S. Wilson
N. J. Wilson
Yeakle
Fishing Creek
Orphans Court
W. B. Wilson
Kemptown
Capt EK Frost
Ladiesburg
Court House
Twenty Years Ago Locatems From the Column Of The News
As an aftermath to the wrecking of the fountain on the square at Ellsburg, residents circulate a petition to present to the Burgess and Commissioners to have the structure removed. Early action will be taken by the Pennsylvania Railroad regarding a new passenger station in Frederick, per unofficial reports to R. Ames Hendrickson. The dread Mexican bean beetle appears in the county for the first time. A Tuscarora farmer reports an infestation. Lt. Dudley M Page USN, stationed at Quincy, Mass., spent a day at home. he has been assigned to duty with the Lexington. Several thousand attended the matinee and evening performance of Bob Moore at the Fair Grounds under police department auspices.
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Ellsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Frederick
R. Ames Hendrickson
Chamber of Commerce
Tuscarora
Dudley M Page
USN
Quincy
Mass
Lexington
Bob More
Fair Grounds
Word Garden of Misused English and Remarkable Sayings
A compact note on common word pitfalls and daily vocabulary growth. It highlights misused phrases like this does not admit of dispute and discusses pronunciation tips for glisten. It also explores spelling quirks for colossal and unwieldy, plus a call to study one word daily.
Will Wed In Autumn Favored Thelma Rice Shafer Engagement
Near Frederick, Miss Thelma Gertrude Rice and George Carlton Shafer announce their engagement. The couple to wed in October at a studio. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Carlton Shafer, and the bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Elsworth L Rice.
Lufburrow on Dispositions and Poise in Daily Life
Lufburrow discusses dispositions and emotions, urging people to calm themselves with reason as a balm. He contrasts raving and betterment through wisdom, noting the value of tempering woes amid daily labor. The text briefly shifts to mention household washing machines and their later central use after World War II.
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N A. Lufburrow
Administration pleased as Congress is outmaneuvered
Washington circles chuckle at the Taft Hartley clash as two nominees to the National Labor Relations Board trigger a partisan debate. Truman’s choices, a labor union ally and a management skeptical figure, spark questions about Senate confirmation and the board’s future stance on the Wagner Act. The piece notes historical ties to Howard Smith and Senator Murdock, calls the court packing angle a contrived risk, and presses for prudent confirmation timing amid looming political shifts.
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Washington
Kuman
National Labor Relisions Board
Murdock
Utah
Senate
Senatorial Club
Truman
House of Representatives
Howard Smith
Virginia
Smith
Labor Board
House
Capital Hill
John L. Lewis
William Green
Congress
Ives
New York
Doctor Says RF ST IS VITAL AFTER BEAKST ATTACK
A doctor explains coronary thrombosis recovery, rest, and mental guidance. The piece notes rest helps, limits on activity, avoiding tobacco and stress, and that most patients regain a useful life with adherence to doctor orders. It also mentions emotional support and gradual return to work.
Weekend Warm Spell With No Rain Forecast
Weather observer forecasts gradually rising temperatures with no precipitation this weekend as July stays unusually mild. Only two 90 degree days so far this month, with a low of 31 last night and 83 yesterday afternoon. High near 86 today, close to 90 Saturday, and more humid Sunday.
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Mercury
Wiener Roast Held by Loyal Followers at Luther Church
A Tuesday evening wiener roast hosted by the Loyal Followers Class of the Lutheran church in Woodshoro occurred at Mrs. Charles H Hahn home. Attendees included Rev Raymond C Myers and his wife, numerous local families and neighbors, with many named guests listed in attendance. Court House duties resumed as Sheriff Guy Anders and Chief Marion S Moberly returned after illness, while Arge Galan of Cincinnati led the National League in bases on balls pitched in 1933 and 1944.
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Lutheran Church
Woodshoro
Charles H. Hahn
Raymond C. Myers
Earl Hawkins
Austin Cramer
Cora Catshall
Margaret Lee
Arline Measell
Elmert Measell
Donna
Court House
Guy Anders
Marion S. Moberly
Mr. Moberly
Arge Galan
Cincinnati
August Bride Phyllis Hahn to George Dickey in Emmitsburg
Miss Phyllis Louise Hahn daughter of Mr and Mrs Maurice W Hahn of Emmitsburg announces her forthcoming wedding to George Franklin Dickey son of Mrs Grace Dickey of Greenbelt and the late Rev Thomas Dickey. The ceremony is set for August 16 at 3 p m at Tom's Creek Methodist Church.
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Fellows
Phyllis Louise Hahn
Maurice W. Hahn
Emmitsburg
George Franklin Dickey
Grace Dickey
Greenbelt
Thomas Dickey
Tom's Creek Methodist Church
Miss deGrange
Dorothy De[ittles
EL Clay deGrange
Winchester
Va‘ l
Thomas Wood Baldridge
Robert Lee Baldridge
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Frederick wedding ties Avirett and Williams union in Baltimore
The engagement and marriage of Barbara Dennis Rawlins to Afr John Williams Avirett of Baltimore and Cumberland was celebrated Tuesday at four o'clock in the Protestant Episcopal church of the Redeemer Baltimore. Guests from Frederick and beyond attended.
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Avirett-Rawlins
Frederick
Baltimore
William G. Avirett
New York
Philip Williams
Avirett
Deerfield
Mass
Margery Avirett
Edward W Rawlins
Usn
Arthur K. Doyle
Doyle
Washington
Gay Rawlins
Warrenton
James Alfred Avirett
Cumberland
T. Hughlett Henry, Jr
Easton
Gerard C. Smith
Hume Opie Annan, Jr
Princeton University
Bartholow and Anderson Tie From New York City
Miss Mary Lou Anderson of New York City weds F I Bartholow son of Mr and Mrs Leroy Bartholow near Frederick June 21. The groom serves a two year Navy enlistment and is stationed aboard the USS Little Rock.
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Leroy J. M. Bartholow
Mary Lou Anderson
New York City
F. I
Bartholow
New York
Leroy W. Bartholow
Frederick
Navy
Uss
Little Rock
Side Glances Highlights of a Social Circle and Visitors
A lengthy social column lists numerous couples and individuals attending gatherings and visiting relatives across cities including Baltimore and Frederick. It notes arrivals from Baltimore, visits to Braddock, Atlantic City, and Avalon, plus anniversaries, births, and a settled personal injury suit. Prominent names include the Boyer, Trail, and Bartholow families among others with referenced trips and hosting duties.
Vets Guide By Major Thomas M NLAS
Hundreds of ex service people still file disability pension or compensation claims at VA regional offices. A Disabled American Veterans service officer can help with applications, while other inquiries cover GI Bill home loans eligibility and Red Cross loans. Veterans questions include Canadian benefits and amputee auto aid, with official guidance from Ottawa and the VA. Deeds recorded for several properties and a UK minister on press freedom in Lake Success.
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Washington
Disabled American Veterans’ Service
Issa Watton
New Orleans
Tulane
Department« Veterans’ Affairs
Ottawa
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Rosemont Avenue
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Rosemont, Avenue
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Roy Page
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