Can Destroy Russia With A-Bombs Now
Washington March 4 One of the nation's leading scientists Dr Vannevar Bush asserted that American atomic bombs could destroy Russia if the Soviets began war in Europe today He warned that ground forces must be built up in Europe to hold back the hordes while other means are used He supported Western defense and continued A bomb development and urged draft and reserve plans to train 1 year olds for service He argued the A bomb remains a deterrent but cannot replace ground forces indefinitely and outlined defense options including jet fighters ground radar and anti tank weapons
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Washington
Europe
Russia
Vannevar Bush
Bush
Carnegie Institute of Washington
Nation
Research and Development Board
Korea
Dr. Bush
Bas Tactical
A-bomb Use Outlined By The Committee On The Present Danger
The report outlines tactical A-bomb use to deter large enemy offensives, arguing bunkered concentrations could be destroyed by a single device. It asserts A-bombs ensure defense of Europe with fewer troops and defences. The Committee, a 38 member non-partisan group, supports strong national defense in cooperation with free nations.
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Frederick
Europe
Free Nations
Christmas observance in early American law and notable trivia
The text surveys historical facts and trivia: Puritan bans on Christmas with 1659 Massachusetts fines, average salt usage at six pounds annually, Barking Deer native to India Burma China and its small stature, Suzzanne Lenglen as early pro tennis star, Gandhi cremation and Ganges ashes, and the coinage of Dixiecrop from Dixiecrats and GOP opposing civil rights.
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United States
Massachusetts
India
Burma
China
Gunman Frees Two Omaha Prisoners in Daring Jailed Escape
A gunman posing as a Sunday jail visitor released two Douglas County inmates, Dewe Battershaw and Victor Sweet, from Omaha jail. He abducted deputy Clift Hansen and attorney Jack Baldwin as hostages, then vanished in a car with jail keys. A statewide manhunt followed as authorities pursued the suspects south to Papilfung farm areas and beyond.
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Omaha
Douglas County
Nebraska
Iowa
Dewe Battershaw
Victor Sweet
Hartington
Poughas County
Clift Hansen
Jack Baldwin
Jail Visit Notice and Local Meeting Report
A jail visit note mentions Jailer Scott Johnson and deputy W C Wakefield locked in a cell with a client. A statistic claims 54 percent of motorists road troubles stem from fire and ignition failures. A Friendship Circle meeting of the Libertytown Methodist church on February 23 at Mrs Walter Crums home had 13 members, led by Mary Crum, with a Bible roll call. The next meeting is planned for March 23 at Barbara Longs home.
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Scott ‘Johnson
W. C. Wakefield
Friendship Circle
Junior League
Libertytown Methodist Church
Walter Crum
Mary Crum
Barbara Long
Named To National Invitational Tourney Field Grows
LaSalle College of Philadelphia and St Louis University earned NIT bids, boosting the field to ten teams. Oklahoma A&M beat St Louis 50 to 28, leaving the Billikens 21-7. CCNY’s scandal and LSU’s admission led to notable program reductions. Other entrants include St Johns, Arizona, Brigham Young, Seton Hall, North Carolina State, Dayton, Beloit, and Lawrence Tech.
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New York
LaSalle
Philadelphia
St. Louis University
Madison Square Garden City
College of New York
St. Louis
Oklahoma A & M
Billiken
Lee
Muhlen
St. Johns
Brooklyn
Arizona
Brigham Young
Seton Hall
North Carolina’State
Dayton
Beloit
Lawrence ‘Tech
Fedhot
Oklahoma Aggies
Cincinnati
New York University
City College of New York
Long Island University
CCNY
LSU
Two Cars Damaged In Rt 40 Accident
Two cars sustained damage in a rear end collision on Route 40 four miles west of town on a Saturday afternoon. A Buick driven by John Kahler Harrison 19 of Fort Belvoir Virginia and a Plymouth driven by Paul R Ahalt near Middletown were eastbound. Harrison tried to pass and swerved into Ahalt’s lane brushing his car. Both cars were ditched with Buick damage estimated 300 to 400 dollars and Plymouth about 50 dollars. Trooper James H Rolizee Jr investigated and charged Morrison with attempting to pass when the way ahead was not clear.
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John Kahler Harrison
Fort Belvoir
Paul R. Ahalt
Middletown
Harrison
Ahalt
Adalt
Plymouth
James H. Rolizee Jr
Morrison
Dopey Sisters Club Plans Spring Banquet in Hagerstown
The Dopey Sisters Club met February 22 at Mrs Elizabeth Summers home Narva Avenue with 11 members present. President Mrs Micky Page led the session and the group voted to hold the annual spring banquet March 17 at the Rose Bowl in Hagerstown. Officers were elected.
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Dopey
Dopey Sisters Club
Elizabeth Summers
Narva Avenue
Micky Page
Rose Bowl
Hagerstown
Elec
Club Officers and Valentine Gift Draw Highlight Meeting
The meeting elected Mrs. Eleanor Bittle as president with Mrs. Geraldine Siedling as vice president, Mrs. Dorothy Wilhide as secretary, and Mrs. Helen Gouker as treasurer. Each member received a Valentine Day gift and Virginia Albright won the draw prize. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
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Ted
Eleanor Bittle
Geraldine Siedling
Dorothy Wilhide
Tresurer
Helen Gouker
Virginia Albright
Injured in Crash Near Westminster on Route 140
Mil Moreland, 36, of Finksburg, was hospitalized with possible pelvic fracture after a collision on State Route 140 at Finksburg. Trooper Hahn said Moreland, driving a car, was struck by an automobile driven by John Haines, 21, also of Finksburg. Moreland was charged with failing to yield and a hearing was set for March 16. Two other passengers in Haines’s car sustained minor injuries.
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Westminster
Mil Moreland
Finksburg
State
P. M. Hahn
Moreland
John Haines
Morland
Hain
Radio host’s 1948 quiz gave away millions in prizes
A radio personality reportedly distributed about 5 million dollars in cars and merchandise to listeners during four 1948 quiz shows. The program drew attention for its high prize value and broad listener participation.
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Suzenne Lengien
France
Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi
Ganges
Musero
J.glenn Beall
Public Service
House District of Columbia
United States Park Police
Edward J. Kelly
National Capital Parks
Mark H. Rosberg
Beall
TG Raveniti
Philco
Motorola
Melvin M. Engle Ores
Hotpoint Appliances
N. Carroll St
Elgin Banner
Landis Jewelry Store
South Market Street
Elgin
Armstrong
Pacouins Ck
Prkc
Teoples Service
Voie
Wes Patrick
Rt. 40
Walter Snow
Artien
SEARS
David Bradley
Carload
Erators
Frederick, MD
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