Three More Big Carriers Are Put In Service
Washington reports three large aircraft carriers and 45 other warships ordered into service as Congress moves to speed rearmament. Senate and House race to align ceilings on armed forces. President Truman seeks 10.49 billion more in defense funds as Johnson and military chiefs advocate funding. Navy budget nears six and a half billion, with plans to add 370,000 personnel and 3,100 aircraft.
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U. S.S
Congress
Senate
House
Truman
Russia
Vinson
D-Ga
Armed Services Committee
Frederick
Johnson
Lin
Navy
House Committee
Marine Corps
Armsd
Marine strength debate shapes defense funding in Congress
Rep Patterson urged 350000 Leathernecks and 34 air squadrons as the Marines face a push for greater readiness. Gen Clifton B Cates briefed lawmakers amid Pentagon discussions, while the Senate okayed an $850 million Navy modernization and prototype program.
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Patterson
R-Conn
Marine Corps
Clifton B. Cates
Pentagon
Bradley
Senate
General Gerow to Retire From Army on Monday
Fort Meade July 26 Thousands of troops will parade next Monday to honor Lt Gen Leonard T Gerow as he retires after almost 30 years of service The Virginian now commands the Second Army with jurisdiction over units and posts in seven states He will be succeeded by Lt Gen James A Van Fleet who returns from service as American military adviser to the Greek Government The ceremony at 245 pm EST will draw military leaders and friends from Washington and Virginia.
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Fort Meade
Leonard T. Gerow
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Kentucky
James A. van Fleet
Gerow
Washington
Seven Goals Set By Maryland Future Farmers
The Maryland Future Farmers of America adopt seven yearly goals at the annual convention in College Park. The program calls for publishing a State FFA newspaper, obtaining 200 new members, and cooperating with agricultural agencies to promote Maryland Land Week in October among other aims.
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College Park
Maryland Future Farmers of America
FFA
FFA Convention Highlights Regional Education and Contests
The 200 convention participants joined in promoting soil conservation and regional FFA officer training. They judged potato, milk and farm mechanic contests with winners to be announced at a concluding luncheon. Max Rice of Hagertown outlined next year's plans and Earl C. Baity received special recognition.
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FFA
Max Rice
Hagerstown
Harry C. McDonald
Earl C. Baity
Spee
Balty’s Agronomy Taught In Howard County
Balty has taught agriculture at the Highland school in Howard County for 0 years.
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Balty
Highland School
Howard County
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