America’s new Asia policy unfolds after Geneva talks
Washington reports outline President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles defense of a Southeast Asia alliance with eight nations, including Cambodia and Laos, and describe potential intervention in Indo-China only with Congress’s approval. The policy aims to contain Communism and avoid hasty action while maintaining alliance commitments.
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DeWitt & Hyde
Maryland
Washington
America
Eisenhower
Dulles
Viet Nam
Dien Bien Phu
Viet
Indo-China
Cambodia
Laos
Australia
New Zealand
Britain
France
Burma
Thailand
NATO
Asia
North Korea
Manchuria
Tibet
China
Free World
Congress
American genius drives industrial progress in air conditioners
Industrial progress remains strong in the United States with ongoing innovation. The piece argues that American ingenuity outpaces competitors, noting window type air conditioners now fit casement windows, avoiding intrusions and awkward movement. It highlights the continual evolution of products and the novelty of practical designs.
Obesity as National Issue Stirs Medical Alarm
Harvard nutrition expert Dr. Jean Mayer says obesity stems from heredity, glandular issues, and inactivity. He rejects overheating explanations, noting exercise converts fat to muscle and that cures require individual typing and investigation into overeating causes.
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Jean Mayer
Harvard University
Mayer
New Horizon Certificates Awarded to Chapter Development Members
Senior Regent Dorothy Sewell will present new horizon certificates to chapter development committee members. Women of the Moose hold a special meeting at 2 at the Moose home on West South Street to review national requirements and celebrate certificates received from Moose Headquarters in Moosehart, Indiana. Local lodge leaders and committees will meet this evening at the home.
County plans four new county school buildings
In a May meeting the Board of County Commissioners approved construction of four new schools: a four room structure at Brunswick, a two room brick building at Doubs, and two one room frame buildings in Urbana and New Market districts. Local gas company owners from Philadelphia have acquired a large stake in Frederick Electric Light, with Mr. R C Congdon to manage both outfits. A touring party en route to the St Louis World's Fair will pass Fredericksburg July 29, then stop at Hagerstown. James Rowe’s Barber Shop at the City Hotel has been repainted, and a Midlothian high school benefit program featured a play and elocution numbers by Miss Sallie Fauntleroy and others.
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Board OF County Commissioners
Brunswick
Doubs
Urbana
New Market
Philadelphia
Frederick Electric Light Company
R. C. Congdon
Baltimore
St. Louis
Frederick
Hagerstown
James Rowe
City Hotel
Midaltown
Sallie Fauntleroy
Blanche Rudy
Wisses Ruth
Naomi Cobicatz
Twenty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News
May 18 1934 reflects on Bible verses and church building zeal then notes civic details. A field meet at Frederick Fairgrounds is mentioned with Democratic and Republican party activity. Social events include a party for Mrs J Richard Ramsburg. Religious reflections are threaded through quotations from Lamentations Luke Luther and Coleridge.
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the News
Coleridge
Frederick Fairgrounds
Lloyd C Cutler
Republcan
Brust
William R. Barnhart
Philadelphia
J. Richard Ramsburg
West Second Street
Keep Pony Tail Pretty Keep Pony Tail Pretty
Alicia Hart notes the pony tail hairdo appeals to teens for its casual cool look and adaptability from sports to formal wear. She warns against overuse of bold ribbons for dates, recommends soft curls for dressier occasions, and urges trimming every six weeks to maintain a neat, casually attractive effect.
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Alicia Hartner
Mars Near Approach Sparks Global Study Of Its Mysteries
NEA special correspondent describes Mars as it nears Earth in 1956, prompting a world-spanning scientific campaign led by Lowell Observatory and National Geographic Society. Observers aim to measure diameter, study the blue envelope, and assess possible vegetation or canals as Mars undergoes seasonal changes and polar cap shifts.
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Rose K
NEA
Washington
Red Planet
Earth
Mars
Schiaparelli
International Mars Committee
Cmet
Lowell Observatory
Flag
Ariz
National Geographic Societ
E C_ Slipner
Flagstaff
Lamont-Hussey Observatory
Bloemfontein
South Africa
Eugene
Schiaparell
Howard Russell Butler
Hayden Planetarium
American Museum of Natural History
Phobos
Schine Commission Could Had Avoided Stevens Battle
A WEA analysis argues Secretary of the Army Robert Stevens could have quietly settled the Schine dispute by using Army Special Regulation 140 1058 to appoint Schine as a Reserve Officer. The rules allow civilian appointees in 49 categories from aerospace to business admin, but require exact eligibility and vacancy needs.
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Douglas Larsen
WEA
Washington
Secretary of the Army
Robert Stevens
McCarthy
Gerard David Schine
Army Reserve
Army
Korea
Aero
Schine
Shortage of specialized accountants fuels commission rush
Despite limited numbers, a large demand for Camuligions arose as 1000+ applicants vied for 25 specialized accountant commissions. Applications are normally processed by the future assignment branch, with final approval by the Secretary after standard procedure.
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Data Schine
Stevens
Vets And Draftees Guide Answers Veterans Questions
A column from Major Thomas M. Ntal collects reader inquiries on VA benefits. Questions cover medical costs in VA hospitals, private auto insurance for service members, pension increases for needing aid, mustering-out pay, on-the-job training guidance, and how moves affect disability pensions.
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Thomas M.ntal
Boydton
Veterans Administration
T. A
Queens Village
Veterans” Administration Office
United Nations May Be Used To Handle Indo China Crisis
Geneva dispatch analyzes if UN action may be ordered to curb Communist aggression in Indochina. It notes that current efforts hinge on armistice terms, with France and Vietnam relying on air and sea power from the United States, while UN machinery could be activated if Geneva fails.
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David Lawrence
Geneva
United Nations
United States
Indochina
Southeast Asia
Truman
Korea
Senate
House
Laos
Cambodia
Vietnam
Vietminh
U.N
Indo China
Viet‘nam
Thaiand
America
Free World
Moscow
Feiping
United Nations Commission
Security
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