Spain poised for direct US alliance and pact options
Spain ready to sign a direct military alliance with the United States modeled after the North Atlantic Defense Pact. Generalissimo Franco told Ambassador Griffis in Madrid that Spain would consider a triangular defense link with Portugal and the United States and would require a firm American arms guarantee to modernize its forces.
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Washington
United States
Generalissimo Franco
Stanton Griffis
Madrid
Spain
Portugal
U. S
Franco
Griffis
Pyrenees
Europe
State Department
Canada
Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Norway
Denmark
Iceland
Taneytown church meeting and community notices
Taneytown residents attended a Brotherhood meeting at Pleasant Valley Lutheran with guest Fuss. The Trinity Lutheran chorus performed selections for the gathering in Taneytown. Elementary and PTA programs featured readings songs and dramatizations. Residents attended the Gettysburg Lions Club meeting and visits to Fort Belvoir. Clara Bricker planned an Easter break with her parents. Russia leads in arms spending while Arkansas hosts a major bauxite deposit for aluminum production.
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Taneytown
Mervyn C. Fuss
Brotherhood
Pleasant Valley Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Church
Saneytown
Henry I. Reinndollar Jr
WW. Reindollar
Franklin Fair
Kenneth Shorb
James Faw
George Naor
Lou Hess
Wiliam Nail
Daniel Naill
Stanley King
Clwood Harner
Merle Ohler
Harry Dougherty
David Smith
David Hess
Wilbert Hess
Herbert Bowers
Greig Kiser
Harry Heindollar
Mornig
Marylanday
Harry F. Reindollar
Merle $ Obler
Gettysburg Lions Club
Keith Brown
Thurman N. Brown
Union Mills
Fort Belvoir
Pat Ray Brown
Clara Bricker
Hyattstown High School
William F. Bricker
70 Point Test for College Draft Deferment
The plan to defer high school graduates for college if they score 70 on a special test remains undefined by Selective Service. Hershey’s proposal, now under Wilson’s board, would defer those in college or grad school and possibly extend to new under 19 drafting rules. The exact nature and timing hinge on Congress and presidential directives, with the test described as a gauge of potential college work ability.
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James Marlow Washington
Selective Service
Sellective Service
Congress
Lewis B. Hershey
Hershey
Coege
Charles E Wilson
Arthur Flemming
Wilson
Truman
Wershey
Mr. Truman
Jay- Mats
Johnsville Homemakers Club Plans Two Special Events
The Johnsville Homemakers Club met at Mrs. Clarence Diehl’s home to plan two events. The first marks the club’s 20th anniversary with a covered dish supper and program on April 6 at 6 30 p.m. in the Johnsville Hall.
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Johnsville
Easter Sunday rededication at Emmittsburg church closes fire revival
Note by Frank Kee details the Emmittsburg Evangelical and Reformed Church of the Incarnation rededication after a February 26 1950 fire. Only walls remained, tower bears a cross and a 704 pound bell from Feagaville. May 3 meeting at 3 pm features devotional, Easter message, scripture by Mrs. Grabill, poem by Mrs. Dayhoff, music led by Mrs. Schoonover. Delegates named for annual meeting. Homemakers club program planned during National Home Demonstration Week with displays and demonstrations. Committee appointments listed for coordination.
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Frank Kee
Emmittsburg
Evangelical and Reformed Church of the Incarnation
Feagaville
Eller
Frank Grabill
Earl Dayhoff
James Schoonover
Charles Saylor
Paul Houck
Joseph Lind
Clarence Diehl
Millard Biler
James Sthoonover
Carroll Harp
Edwin Hevyner
Stewart Cashour
Bart Dayhoff
Millard
Fabric care and fashion notes at April meeting
Mrs Paul Houck led a discussion on blended fabrics stressing label reading, san sorization, crease resistance and vat dyeing with new terms explained. Mr Carroll Harp modeled a dress altered per February guidance, greatly improving appearance and comfort. Mrs Idwin Hevner won the guess box. next meeting is April 26 at Mrs David Boln's home.
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Paul Houck
Amusement Receipts in 1948 Led County Figures
U S Census bulletin details Frederick county and city service trades in 1948. Twenty eight amusement establishments posted receipts of 665,900 with payroll 133,000 and 138 to 171 employees. Nine hotels with 354 rooms had receipts 550,000 and payroll 139,000. Six tourist courts yielded 98 rental units. A broader list covers personal, business and repair services with 1,923,000 receipts and 432,000 payroll across about 300 workers. The Francis Scott Key Auxiliary No 11 held a March meeting and plans a June 30th anniversary.
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U. S
Frederick County
American Legion Auxiliary
Miriam Ramsburg
Sabillasville
Montevue
Legion Post
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Shirley Kemp
Army Store Front Prices Listed in Roundup
A local listing details military style apparel and supplies with prices for Army Shoes at 2.98, Army Wool Pants from 2.98 to 3.08, Work Shoes 4.98, Army Khaki Pants 1.98, Dress and Work Slippers 4.98, Eisenhower Jackets 5.98, and T-Shirts and House Paint at 2.25 each. The ad presents a compact catalog approach to affordable gear for servicemen and households.
Government to back CMP for defense materials this week
Washington reports the government will likely reinforce defense readiness by expanding supplies of steel copper and aluminum after July 1 for defense and allied industries. Wisconsin leads the nation in dairy cattle milk and manufactured milk products production.
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Washington
Wisconsin
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Russia
West
America
Arkansas
Walter Snow
Markell & Ford
Pearee
DEHUG
RED Cross
Hhote
Frank Keefer
Higbee
ANCEL
Emmitsburg
Venetian Blind Service
Bradley T. Halley, Jr
Petersville Road
Brunswick, Md
Reo Gann
Sales & Service
Foley
KEY Stamp CO
East Patrick St
Hamilton
Elgin
Gruen
Bulova
James E. Doll
South Market ST
Armstrong's Quaker
Armstrong
Jacobson’s
Edwin E. Stoffer
Stoffer
Insurance Agency
Pythian Castle
The
St. Jocerr
Dea
Sam Miller
Sowlth Market
Mars Opticians
Market Street
CS Uc Ee
Salsbury
Maryland
Maryland Chick: Hatchery, Inc
West South St Frederick, MD
Ned Pus
Frederick
Adamstown
Jenkins Bros. Inc
Frederick, Maryland
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