Congress votes on limits for military manpower
The Senate debated ceiling limits on Armed Forces manpower tied to the Universal Military Training program. A 4,000,000 cap was approved 49 to 41 after backers argued for a firm ceiling while opponents warned of inviting a rise to 5,000,000. Key figures included Senators Morse Taft Russell and Johnson, with Roberts' substitute affecting the final amendment.
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Amer
Orze C. Marshall
Russell
Armed Services
Lyndon Johnson
UMTS
Jess
Robson
D-Va
Nator Morse
R-Ore
Robertson
Senate
Major McMahon
D-Conn
Tse
Morse
Korea
Taft
Ohio
Republic
Morseith
McMahon
Partial Solar Eclipse Seen Over Eastern U S Florida
A partial eclipse of the sun on March 7 1951 was visible across the eastern United States, best in Florida. Forecasters note 20 percent or less obscuration in Florida as the moon passed between sun and earth, with visibility from 3 38 pm to 6 25 pm EST.
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Jami
Fla
United States
Florida
England
Ohio
Missouri
Cecil Gentry
Miami
Viital
Tampa
Jacksonville
Community Players Begin Rehearsals for Play at Winchester Hall
Frederick Community Players Inc prepares for Good bye, My Fancy at Winchester Hall March 28 to 32. Cast features both seasoned locals and newcomers, with James S. Decker directing. Leads include Mrs Elias Ramsburg and Mrs Margaret Carter, plus reporters, professors, and college students in a four night run.
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James S. Decker
Elias Ramsburg
Margaret Eula Carter
Conrad Richardson
Life Magazine
Richard S. Shoemaker
Walker W. Jolliffe, Jr
Forrest Pauli
Frederick
Arthur Potts
James R. Maples
Maples
Don Brachey
Sally Worthington Lidie
Howard Ash
Dorothy Langley
Pat Smith
Winnie Steiner
Jean Doll
Jean Perkinson
Maralee Atkinson
Jane Williamson
Rolund Tom Bailey
Ashman credited as founder of Liberia by Britannica
Britannica credits Jehudi Ashman as the founder of Liberia, describing the West African republic as a creation of a white American. This attribution reflects historical claims about Liberia’s origins and Ashman’s role in its founding narrative.
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Liberia
West Africa
Jehudi Ashman
Elm Street PTA hears Ely on junior high core program
Miss Genevan Ely, supervisor of special education for Maryland, explains the purpose and functions of the junior high core program to Elm Street PTA patrons. She emphasizes the child as central, introduces new methods to tailor learning, and outlines core and additional fundamentals. Upcoming events include an April 5 leadership training at Frederick High, April 20 carnival, and May 14 final PTA meeting.
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Bear
Ely
Elm Street
Genevan Ely
Maryland
PTA
Frederick High School
Mercersburg Man Sentenced in Auto Manslaughter Case
Miller Jaelk, 28, of Mercersburg, was found guilty by a jury of manslaughter by auto after his car struck spectators, killing an year old girl and injuring others. Judge Joseph D. Mish sentenced him to 20 days in jail and a $250 fine in Washington County Circuit Court.
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Angerstown
Jaelk
Miller
Mercersburg
Siich
Joseph D. Mish
Washington County
Miller Driving With Revoked PA License In Maryland Crash
The News reports Miller was driving in Maryland on a Pennsylvania revoked license for drunken driving. The crash occurred on U.S. 40 four miles east of Hagerstown on January 21. Janice Hoover of Boonsboro was killed and six others injured in the accident.
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Maryland
Pennsylvania
U.S. 40
Hagerstown
Janice Hoover
Boonsboro
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