Uranium Rush Expands with New Camp Smith Find
A 1955 feature notes growing uranium sources worldwide. At Camp Smith near Peekskill New York tests show surface stock with high potential, while deeper drilling under government support aims to confirm richer pockets. Discoverers face legal and safety hurdles, but public optimism about peaceful uses remains high.
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Camp Smith
Trent Mountain
Peekskill
N. Y
Colorado
New York
Connecticut
Atomic Energy Commission
Smith Camp
Letters To The Editor Comments On Schools
Elizabeth Van Fossen Lambdin of Towson thanks Mr Storm and Mrs Glick for their letters on school issues. She supports in service training and hiring graduates but argues paper qualifications aren’t sole indicators of teaching ability and stresses parental influence and home manners in shaping student behavior.
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Frederick County
Baltimore County
Suit for 3000 Entered In Circuit Court
John and Foster sue Howard Marvin Jones in the Circuit Court for 3000 claiming the heating system was disconnected from part of a Brunswick rental property on East Potomac Street. Foster alleges damage to the restaurant business, increased costs, illness, and loss of time due to the heating disruption starting January 16.
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John & Foster
Howard Marvin Jones
Brunswick
Foster
E. Austin James
Benjamin B. Rosenstock
Jones Real Estate
East Potomac Street
Jones
Bible Thoughts and The God of Metaphysics Quoted
A short collection of religious reflections contrasts Mark 12 11 with Joubert on God. It presents a Bible verse about the Lord's doing and a note on metaphysics versus the God of religion as the Maker and Sovereign Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Metaphysics
Religion
Heaven
Earth
Joubert
Social Security Q and A answers key questions
The Hagerstown district office releases a question and answer column on Social Security rules. Questions cover credits for wages and self employment, partnerships, remarriage effects on benefits, adoption of a child, and survivor payments, with concise official responses.
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the News
Hagerstown
Social Security Administration
W. 5. King
Social Security Office
Location of ancient Troy identified near Dardanelles
Archaeologists generally identify Homer's Troy with Hisarlik on the Trojan plain near where the Dardanelles meets the Aegean. The site is considered the core of the ancient city by scholars. The question also notes William Harvey as the discoverer of systemic blood circulation in the human body, an essential medical milestone.
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Troy
Sarlik
Trojan Plain
Dardanelles
Aegean
William Harvey
Fifty Years Ago Items From The News Columns March 5 1905
Fifty years ago items note Oliver Nelson eight son of Deputy Sheriff Emory Nelson of Knoxville fractured his right leg when his leg went through a wheel spoke as he climbed onto a milk wagon. Charles Renn buys stock and fixtures of J W Starrs grocery West Patrick street and will run the business. Charles Seacrist sells large Walkersville residence to Leander Rantsburg for 4920 dollars. Dr Peter Fahrney, who donated San Marin to the German Baptist Brethren church in Washington county, dies in Chicago after making remedies and amassing wealth. The General Merchandise store of Thomas H Brown at Lanz along the Western Maryland Railroad is burglarized with boots shoes and a new overcoat stolen.
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Oliver Nelson
Emory Nelson
Knoxville
Higeon
Charles L. Renn
J. W. Starrs
West Patrick Street
Charles Seacrist
Walkersville
Leander Rantsburg
Peter Fahrney
San Mar
Washington County
German Baptist Brethren Church
Chicago
Fahrney
Inmense Sdie
Thomas H. Brown
Lanz
Western Maryland
Twenty Years Ago Lemons From The Columne Of The News
William A Harley longtime Frederick post office worker died at Frederick Memorial Hospital from complications. Rev Dr Paul S Leinbach reformer and editor to speak at annual union Lenten services April 4 2 Calvary M E. Board of Education accepted Warren G Mayers resignation as agricultural teacher Thurmont Emmitsburg. Vernon Holler named interim Harford county agent. Middletown High School won county basketball title 31-18 over Emmitsburg. Valley scorers led by H Keller and Remsburg. Pershing Meondorff scored half of Emmitsburg total.
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Willism A. Harley
Frederick
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Paul S&s. Leinbach
Calvary M. E
Board of Education
Warren G. Mayers
Thurmont
Emmitsburg
Myers
Harford County
Vernon Holler
Middletown
Yeat
Middletown High School
P. O A. L.ournament
H. Keller
Remsburg
Pershing Meondorff
Emmuiteburg
Upturn in U S Business Across Key Sectors
U S business showed broad gains with consumer spending rising about four to five percent from a year earlier and heavy construction contracts 58 percent ahead of prior pace. Steel demand and mill production neared 90 percent capacity as auto output outlook improved though some caution remained about how long the upswing would last.
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New York
Harlow H. Curtice
General Motors
United States
Peple
Consumer
Stich
Federal Reserve Board
New Battery Improves Flashlights with Corrosion Resistance
A Schenectady group introduces a battery for flashlights that resists corrosion. The new cell features a moisture proof resin base, promising unbreakable strength and lasting power for outdoor and general use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
Confidence Noted That World War III Is Not Imminent
Washington reports a growing confidence among leaders that a third world war is unlikely in the near term. Nuclear deterrents, especially guided missiles, provide a credible threat that makes mass war impractical, with Western superiority in hydrogen weaponry cited as a key factor.
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Eisenhower
Adrace
Israel Held Responsible by U N for Gaza Incident
United Nations Security Council urges calm after a Gaza near Gaza Egypt attack that killed 39 Egyptians and Israelis. Russia silent as council holds Israel responsible on preliminary reports and delays debate until Maj. Gen. Burns reports back. Egypt accuses Israel of premeditated aggression while Israel counters with violations of the 1949 armistice and urges peace talks. United States envoy James J. Wadsworth says the act is indefensible and warns against reprisal.
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United Nations
N. Y
U. N S
Russia
Israel
U. S
Edson L. M. Burns
U. N
Palestine
Selim Sarper
Turkey
Kgypt
Rgypt
Egypt
Cairo
Council
Gaza
Sia
Bavnt
Ife
James J. Wadsworth
United States
Watisworih
Beta Sigma Phi Meeting Highlights Flower Arrangements Talk
Mrs Haller spoke on home flower arranging at the Beta Sigma Phi meeting held Wednesday at the C Bury Artz Uheary. Miss June Sheffler organized the cultural program and Ruth Holland hosts the brush Paris on March 16. Dorothy Morgan led the business session announcing officer elections next meeting and a First Lady reception May 27 at the Evangelical Lutheran church plus a scrap dive on March 12. The gathering closed with an unusual closing ritual.
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Finner
Stuart Haller
Beta Sigma Phi
C. Bury Artz Uheary
Haller
June Sheffler
Dorothy Morgan
Brush
Paris
Ruth Holland
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Career Talks at Hood College Highlighted by Women’s Roles
Hood College, during a biennial career conference themed Moving Ahead with a Liberal Arts Degree, hosted talks and discussions. Miss Augusta Clawson, head of the Navy Directives System, gave the keynote on The Road to Success, detailing wartime women’s work and obstacles in male-dominated fields.
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Miss Clawson
Portland
Oregon
Mise Chinson
Hood
Marsland
Pennsylvania
Washington
Tineh
Hood Studens N
Surprise birthday party for Bernard Lefty Kreh at home
A surprise birthday party for Bernard Lefty Kreh occurred at his East Fourth Street home on February 26. Guests enjoyed two birthday cakes, singing, and dancing. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Lee Purdy, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph D Fout, and numerous Frederick area residents.
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Bernard “Lefty Kreh
East Fourth Street
Donald v
Philip Kennedy
Richard Sharrer
Lawrence Purdy
Carson Nelson
Lewis Baurmndarddner
Mise Barnara
Wilma Reese
Frederick
Robert Bitchhurnburg
Deaths Augustus E Shipley Former Olive Resident
Augustus E Shipley, formerly of Olive, died Friday at Westminster where he had resided. He was born in Carroll County, son of the late Jonna K. and Rachel A. Shipley, survived by two brothers and others. Funeral services Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Att. Ole Methodist church, Rev. C. D Cunningham officiating. Interment Brandon Cemetery. Funeral director M. Walty. Also obituary notes Mrs. G Q Snapp, 90, widow of G O Snapp, formerly Miss Ella Baumgardner of Frederick. Surviving are two brothers, one sister, two sons, several grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 3 o'clock at Winechester Church.
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Augustus E. Shipley
Olive
Westminster
Carrell County
Jonna K
Rachel A. Shipley
Mbert E. Mt. Olive
Edgar L. Simpies
C. D Cunningham
Att. Ole
G. A. Snapp
G. QO Snapp
G. 0. Snapp
Winchester
Ella K. Baumgardner
Jon F. Baum
Ramsburg
Frederick
Ralph Snapp
Berevville
Irving Snapp
Fort. Valles
Georgia
Funeral for Miss Louise Potts Held at Local Church
The funeral for Miss Louise Potts who died Wednesday after a brief illness was held Friday morning at 11 o'clock from the residence on North Court Street. Rev. Maurice D. Ashbury of Saints Episcopal Church officiated. Casket bearers included Edward D. Grove, Charles McC. Mathias, Charles Urner, Pri John Usher, Markell, Charles W. Rass, and Amos A. Hoster. Interment followed at Mount Quiet Cemetery. E. Cline and Son funeral directors.
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Louise Potts
Log North Court Street
Maurice D. Ashbury
Saints Episcopal Church
Clereman
Edward D. Grove
Charles McC. Mathias
Haries Urner
John Usher Markell
Charles W Rass UL
Amos A. Hoster
Mount Quiet Cemetery
E. Cline and Son
Sick Ladies and Local Residents Update at Hospitals
Among the sick Mrs. T. B. Engle of Philadelphia now at Long Beach New Jersey hospital for treatment. Miss Marianne Miller Walkersville ill at home with scarlet fever. Mr. Harry L. Sigler Walkersville moved from oxygen tent to fair condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mr. Leroy Knidt Walkersville treated at Armorial Hospital. condition fair. Mrs. Charles Bowman Buckerstown surgical patient at Frederick Memorial improving. William Albanzi Walkersville at Frederick Memorial Hospital reported recovering.
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T. B. Engle
Philadelphia
Frederick
J. G. Noell
Long Beach
N. J
Marianne Miller
Charles F. Miller
Walkersville
Harry L. Sigler
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Leroy Knidt
Witanell
Asd
Lick Armorial Hospital
Con
Gilvin
Charles Bowman
Buckerstown
French Art Topics Highlight Frederick Club Meeting
Members of the Frederick Art Club gathered at 101 East Church Street to hear papers on French art, ceramics, and carpet history. Miss Pearl Bader and Mrs. Robert Piett presented through the evening, with papers tracing porcelain development, majolica, and French rug making.
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Frederick Art Club
Robert S. Fason
East Church Street
Frederick
Bird Club
Fritz Hilton
Edith Af Ller
Maryland Historical Society
Baltimore
Miss Bader
China
France
Europe
Louis XIV
Lyon
Malmaison
Loo IV
Bouvais
Harriet Kolb
Howard Green
F. Earle Shrier
West Second Street
B. EB. Carmichael
Alice Kolb
Sailor Emmett Beachier Aboard Essex Carrier
Aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Essex, Emmett W. Beachier, a third class serviceman from Jefferson, Maryland, serves aboard the ship. The report places him on the Essex as part of the carrier’s crew while detailing the ship’s wartime duties and presence.
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Carrier
Formosa
Essex
Emmett W. Beachier
Ni Jefferson
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Great Southern Ptg. & Mfg
Norte Court St
Eiber Audit Bureau of Circulations
Mid
Elizabeth van Fossen Lambdin
Is. S. Questions and Answers
Lems
Columne
Leslie Delauler
Nancy Lee
Harry W. Baker
Mars
Harry
Grace Evangelical and Reformed
Faye Lovice Haupt
Frank Hauptith
Turses Trang
Balthmore
David Lawrence Washington
Churchill
Soviet Russia
Britain
Moscow
Free World
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Wilbur F. Sheffield
Richard C. Hollingsworth
North Market Street
Peoples Court
Hollingsworth
Hearligz
Eltis Cariv
Charles ¥. Main
Cie
Sheffield
Carty
Winton G. Hubble
Dickerson
Nathan Dorsey
Hubble
Cole
Bari F. Sears
Adamstown
Mace Strate
William Gray Raitimore
Wait
John G. Servier
Fenemaning
Fredeick
Jack L. Davis
Amitshurs
Chester R. Gedding
RFD
Gaithersburg
Nathan Porses
Edward
O'Malles
Red L. Jameville
Bernard Ring
Manin l
Lincoln Stull
Military Road
Irvin Kinsey
Ate
Mernt Sulcer
Ars
Arph
John Kennedy
Mos
Lynn Kinsey
Philip Stull
Joan Kennedds
Wax Brown
Austin Trout
Mas Nicholas
Ken
Lan Yo Ver 7 Reed
John Trout
Perry’ Colliflower
Sidney Watkins
Frank Reimann
Wallam Stalex
Charles Green
Vana Warnedss
Mel Bras White
Cargall Johann
Carmen Wiles
Wilda Smith
Irving Eshleman
Elmer I. Eshleman
Keep Hall
Eshieman
Air Force
St. Johns
Newfoundland
Falconer
Kiam E. Falconer
M Falconer
New Market
Lucian Falconer
Eldred Falconer
Wiliam Howser
Lanham
Milo Chick
Tuscarora
Wilbur Carson
William A. Horton
Niantie Cann
Baer
Frank
Shank 324
Barkayvente
Clark E. Kline, Jr
Clark &. Kane
Manravia
Pan
Wiiain Albanzi
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