Extend Draft and UMT Plan Approved by Congress
A House vote of 339 to 41 approved a bill to extend the draft four years and lay groundwork for Universal Military Training. The Senate and President Truman were set to act, with key provisions including a 24 month draftee service period, 18 to 26 registration, lower physical standards, and a commission to design the UMT training corps for 18 year olds.
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Washington
Senate
Truman
United States
Truman plan would add government hospital coverage for seniors
Washington June 7 The Truman administration plans to ask Congress to authorize government paid hospitalization for all 65 or older eligible for Social Security retirement benefits. About 5 to 7 million seniors could receive cost free care even if not currently drawing retirement payments. Oscar Ewing reportedly outlined the plan to labor leaders and others off the record and a special message to Congress was anticipated.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Oscar Ewing
Federal Security Administrator
Ewing
Pool Ready Ju June 17 At Brunswick W S Scheer Stadium
Brunswick announces the E. W. Scheer Stadium pool will open Sunday June 17 after repainting with a white bottom and blue side walls. Tommy Staub will oversee the aquatic program with swimming instruction for local children. Playground equipment is being prepared for small children and new courts for games and horse shoe pitching, plus planned tennis courts.
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Brunswick
E. W. Scheer
Tommy Staub
Auction House Listing for Box 61 A Frederick Md
Antique furniture glass china lamps gins and more offered by the seller. Will call and pickup details provided for Box 61 A Route 2 Frederick Maryland.
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Frederick
Dinner Meeting Of Civinette Club Held
The Civinette Club of Frederick held its regular dinner at the Francis Scott Hotel with Mrs Goldie Castle and co host Mrs Lorene Bowlus leading a program on Welcome Wagon. Castle traced its origin to 1928 when Thomas Briggs of Memphis conceived a hostess idea to greet newcomers with food and supplies. today there are over 4000 hostesses worldwide. The club received baskets of gifts for members and noted donations from local merchants for visits and samples.
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Civinette Club
Frederick
Francis Scott Hotel
Goldie Castle
Lorene Bowlus
Briggs
Tocal
Castle
Elizabeth Whitmore
Genevieve Falk
Kitty Cline
Glade i Valley Garber
the Potomac Edison
Isabel Yirgling
Birthday greetings from Bottling Co club members
Mrs. Mary McCabe and Helen Tregonning receive birthday acknowledgments. Club members Helen Mercer Hilda Twenty Genevieve Falk Margaret Strawsburg Evelyn Sullivan Tillie Frice and Edna Mae Fadely were celebrated with a singing of Happy Birthday and each awarded a small Rift.
Inducted New Member as Busy Summer Band Schedule Planned
President Lillian Myers led a regular session where Mrs. Patsy Moore joined the CHB. Chaplain Mary Sullivan gave the benediction. Director Sperry L. Storm posted a 64 member Frederick High School Summer Band with June 12 Yellow Springs concert kickoff and multiple events including Little League opening, Walkersville playground, carnival, Soap Box Derby, Baker Park, Myersville, Woodsboro, New Midway, and Union Bridge engagements. Weekly Monday practice noted. old uniforms to be unused in heat.
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Lillian Myers
Patsy Moore
Chb
Mary Sullivan
Sperry L. Storm
Frederick High School
Yellow Springs
Walkersville Playground
Baker Park Playground
Myersville
Woodsboro
New Midway
Union Bridge
Local Alumni Named In Likely Roster Of Vacations
The News notes that Frederick Maryland readers may expect names like Reyd Smith Bob Geatinger and Tommy Star among a forthcoming group. Committee decisions remain subject to change in House and Senate.
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Oatth
Reyd Smith
Bob Geatinger
Tommy Star
House
Senate
Tax Boost Approved By House Ways and Means
Washington June 7 The House Ways and Means Committee approved about 5 billion dollars in tax increases for individuals and corporations. Proposals seeking additional revenue exceeding two billion dollars were also under discussion.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
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