Reflections on the Fourth of July 1835 and 1933 lineage
Fragmentary essay by William Durbin and notes on Col. Durbin’s family lineage. The piece recalls the 1776 declaration and the birth of American liberty, praising patriotism, unity, and the founding struggle. It links Durbin descendants with Maryland history and the old Fort barracks.
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William Durbin
Col
William Durbin the
William Durbin, Jr
Nel Wilken Durbin
Maryland School of the
H. Howard “Steiner
Harrisburg
Col. Durbin
Ann Durbin Shu
Maryland
Warfield
Frederick
Durbin
Jesse Durbin
Optimism in Moscow over truce grows among diplomats
Diplomatic chatter in Moscow shifts from gloom to hope as clarifications of Korea cease fire proposals sparking belief that an armistice may be achievable. U S diplomats warned political issues could complicate progress, even as others foresee possible settlement under UN and North Korean Chinese representation.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
U. S
Alan G. Kirk
Foreign Ministry
United Nations Command
Boys State Near End in Annapolis Talent Night
In Annapolis on June 28 high schoolers from across Maryland gather under American Legion sponsorship for talent night at St John’s College while girls stay at Carvell Hall. Tomorrow they will attend an inauguration ball for the elected Governors. The 17 year old Governor is Philip L Walbert with attorney general Charles A Lamason and comptroller John T Mullin Jr. poised as senior state officials. US Senators will be chosen tomorrow to represent Maryland at the national Boys Nation event.
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Annapolis
American Legion
St. John’s College
Carvell Hall
Philip L. Walbert
George L. Walbert
Henderson
Charles A. Lamason
Parkville
Edward Gall
Baltimore
John T. Mullin, Jr
Washington
Boys Nation
U. S
Wilh
Maryland
Maryland youths select Girls Nation officers at meeting
The article states that girls chosen for Girls Nation include Virginia Kubit of Taneytown and Joan Chambers of Hagerstown. It notes their positions as Governor and U. S. Senator and lists other officers like Jean Douglas as Attorney General and Mary Terrell as Comptroller, with mention of their parents and hometowns.
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Taneytown
Joan’ Chambers
Hagerstown
Virginia
R. G. Gordon
Waynesboro
Joan
U. S
J. B. Chambers
Maryland
Jean Douglas
Frederick
Mary Terrell
Elkton
Women Lead Bid for President Role Cited by Governor
A woman supporter argues for a female presidency claiming women are more intelligent than men. The governor aided the affirmative campaign in securing an implied victory.
Yugoslavia pleads for arms from United States
Yugoslavia formally asked the United States for arms to counter Soviet bloc threats. Ambassador Vladimir Popovitch presented the appeal to Secretary of State Acheson, noting a Yugoslav general staff outline to Defense Secretary Marshall and other officials. A technical conference on details was planned with hopes for prompt deliveries.
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Washington
Yugoslavia
United States
Vladimir Popocich
Marshal Tito
Acheson
Koca Popovich
Marshall
Popovich
Ambassador seeks share in foreign aid bill hearings
The ambassador requested a portion of the administration's 8.5 billion dollar foreign aid package which is currently undergoing congressional hearings.
Glade Valley Grange Conducts Routine Meeting
Worthy Master Edgar Zimmer presided at the Glade Valley Grange meeting held Tuesday at the Walkersville Fire Hall. The program included tunes In The Sweet Eye and Bye, readings When I Have Time and Put Off Town, a poem by Jeanette Remsberg, a founders outline, and refreshments. The next gathering date was not listed.
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Glade Valley Grange
Edgar Zimmerman
Walkersville
Mary Zimmerman
Grange
Jeanette Remsberg
Charlotte Remsberg
Wether Roast at Home of Remabverg Buckeystown
A Wether roast is planned at the home of Remabverg in Buckeystown on January 10 at 8:30. A program will be arranged by Ralph Kehne.
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Wether
Remabverg
Buckeystown
Ralph Kehne
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