Armed Forces Day Demonstration At Fort Detrick
Fort Detrick hosted a multi hour field display on Armed Forces Day featuring live weapons demos from 1 to 4 pm. The event showcased flame throwers rocket artillery smoke and a mock atomic bombing along with rescue demonstrations by Fort Detrick teams drawing about 2 500 spectators. Mayor Derr Col Grothaus and other officials praised the collaboration with the Chemical Corps and Frederick community.
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H. D. Matheney
R. B. Hornick
Walter Reed
Fort Detrick
Dan H. Taylor
Russell Tesnell
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John A. Derr
Frederick
Ives Optimistic on Labor Reform If Politics Are Skipped
Senator Irvin M. Ives says chances for quick approval of the first major labor reform bill since Taft Hartley rise if Congress avoids partisan politics. He spoke Sunday night as the Senate Rackets Investigating Committee, led by Senator John L. McClellan, presses the issue.
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Irving M. Ives
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Senate
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NIKE Ajax ground to air missile showcased at Fort Detrick
A 3400 strong crowd at Fort Detrick watched a NIKE Ajax launcher elevated for firing. The scene tied to Armed Forces Day, while a separate radio broadcast discussed labor law debates and calls for federal action. An Army photo from Derwood base accompanies the report. Vassar College’s founder Matthew Vassar is noted for establishing the institution in 1861.
Actor Robert Downton Ill After Asthma Attack in London
Actor Robert Dorat, 53, famed for a seven year Oscar win, was taken to hospital in London after an asthma attack. Doctors say tests are ongoing and he remains critically ill though able to say a phrase before admission.
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