Formosa Can Still Be Saved From the Reds
Tokyo reports General MacArthur plans private talks with Defense Secretary Johnson and General Omar Bradley to outline how Formosa can be saved from Communist seizure and how American equipment and a guiding mission could support Chiang Kai-shek forces in defending the island and Southeast Asia.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Johnson
Formosa
Southeast Asia
Omar Bradley
U. S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Joss
America
Japan
Far East
Greece
Ocean City Housing Boom Surpasses Permanent Population
Ocean City Maryland shows a permanent population of 1,208 in 1950 up 154 from 1940, with dwelling units rising from 787 to 1,408. Summer visitors swell to 30,000 to 60,000 causing a temporary housing shortage. Nearby towns in Worcester and Somerset counties post varied gains and losses, while Damacus High School students prepare for Boys State at Fort Meade starting June 24.
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Ocean City
Maryland
Smith Island
Crisfield
Chesapeake Bay
Worcester County
Uledi
Pocomoke City
Snow Hill
Berlin
Somerset County
Princess Anne
Damascus High School
Fort Meade
Damascus sends students to camp and training events
The Damascus Post 171 American Legion and P T A select Elis Cline and Forrest MacNab to attend a late August camp, with Junior Red Cross naming one rep from each school. Donald Bell is chosen to represent Damascus. Michael Tabler and Leroy Johnson of the Safety Patrol attend August 21 to 24 at the AAA Officers Training Camp at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, sponsored by the Damascus P T A.
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Damascus
American Legion
Elis Cline
Forrest MacNab
Donald Bell
Camp Kablert
Michael Tabler
Leroy Johnson
Safety Patrol
Fort Belvoir
Damascus P.T.A
No Entrants In Beauty Contest At Hagerstown
Hagerstown June 18. The Junior Chamber of Commerce reports a near empty field for the annual beauty contest. Chairman Charles Ford says only two candidates are publicly listed and neither has entered. Several others were invited but declined.
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Hagerstown
Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Charles Ford
Ford
Dewey Backs Eisenhower for President in 1952
Governor Dewey at a West Virginia news conference endorsed General Dwight D. Eisenhower as a capable potential president. He noted no active role in campaigns and declined to seek a third term, while suggesting Eisenhower’s past support among Republicans.
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White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dewey
Eisenhower
Columbia University
Vacumatic Carburetor Promises Gas Savings
Wisconsin inventor unveils a Vacumatic device to cut fuel waste by automatic metering. Easy installation for cars, trucks, and tractors, with free details offered by Vacumatic Carburetor Co of Watwalosa Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin
Vacumatic Carburetor Co
State St
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Stieff
Doll’s Jewelry Store
Leta Roth
Boston
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Leta
Noxzema
Williamson's Drug Store
Anes Yu Wee
Lincoln Loan Service, Inc
W. Patrick St
Frederick, Md
Ita
THE
Frederick Motor CO
West Patrick St
Gen. Eisenhower
Complete Privacy
Liberal Credit
General Acceptance Corp
Tel
Frederick
Bennett’s
Barbizon
Ony
Little Miss
Bennett's
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Better Homes Equip. CO
East Patrick ST
S. W. George CO
Brunswick
C. Preston Myers
Union Bridge
Pwspale
Sarbhi
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