Wartime Draft Debate Shapes Alaska Fortification Push
March 28 report shows Rep. Leo Allen backing registration only draft machinery while opposing universal military training. GOP leaders weigh standby draft and Alaska fortification plus atomic radar needs. Senate hearings on UMT and draft set with Baruch as witness amid presidential campaign activity. Herald Tribune wins Aver cup for typography in Philadelphia exhibit.
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United States
Old City Hotel Mecca Of Nation's Great, C B Cox Claims
Frederick’s veteran hotelman Charles B. Cox recalls the Old City Hotel’s glory years and outlines a life-long career in inns. Born March 5, 1877 at the White Swan Hotel in Millersville, he and his family moved through Lebanon York Harrisburg and Philadelphia before settling in Frederick. He later led several hotels and managed the New City Hotel in Frederick before passing through multiple posts in Maryland Pennsylvania and Virginia.
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Charles B. Cox
Mary Elizabeth Cox
North Market Street
Charley” Cox
White Swan
Millersville
Samuel B Cox
Lancaster County
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Philadelphia
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York
Cox
New City
Michael J. Roghan
New City Hotel
Sieo
Braddock
Arlington
Waynesboro
New Cry
Anthony Wayne
Vboro
York Manufacturing Company
Wood Stock
Woodstock
Hancock
Washington County
Last Hotel Venture and Frederick Roots of Cox Family
The article recalls Cox family moves after leaving a hotel on December 1, 1940 and settling in Frederick. It highlights the prominent City Hotel era, notable visitors including Lafayette, Harrison, and Hooker, and historic events such as the 1861 Maryland secession debate and Meade replacing Hooker before Gettysburg. Cox recalls meeting Presidents and officials like Wilson, McAdoo, Garron, Knox, and more.
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Lindley M Garron
JS Coxer
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Alexander
Autograph Enthusiast Recalls Frederick Visit of 1913
Mr. Cox recalls a Frederick visit on November 2 1913 with notable figures such as Secretary of State Bryan and Secretary of War Baker. He praises the city’s hospitality and the City Hotel while lauding the Francis Scott Key as a community landmark and noting hotel staff service. Paris report says French sailors slated for discharge this spring will be kept in service.
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