Battle Of The Battle Takes Toll
An Indian government commission reports that alcohol helped shape history by influencing wars and battles. It cites Pearl Harbor and France in WWI and WWII, Waterloo, and a Japanese officer quote on American drunkenness. The 548 page document argues for total prohibition and credits liquor with strategic outcomes.
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New Delhi
India
Pearl Harbor
France
Japan
Cmdr
Mitsu Fuchida
Imperial Navy
Fuchida
Indian Version Rewrites Napoleon Defeat In France 1940
A historical report reframes the 1940 Battle of France, noting that French doubts about the Maginot Line and a night with Burgundy hindered reinforcements. Marshal Ney allegedly delayed Napoleon’s orders, changing the outcome so Wellington would be the victor in exile.
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France
Germany
Britain
Duke of Wellington
Napoleon
Marshal Ney
Burgundy
Wellington
Notable historical milestones in American history
A condensed list highlights key events from 1861 to 1963 including Richmond becoming the Confederate capital, Clara Barton founding the American Red Cross and serving as its first president, Bartholdi completing the Statue of Liberty, the U S 41st Division capturing Wake Island with notable casualties, and President Kennedy presenting the Distinguished Service Medal.
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Richmond
Clara Barton
American Red Cross Association
Miss Barton
Bartholdi
U.S. 41St
Wake Island
New Guinea
Kennedy
Space Agency Medal Award to Major Cooper at White House
Anniversary note lists Glenn Curtiss born 1878 in Hammondsport N Y and traces his career from bicycle shop to flying school to first transatlantic seaplane NC 4 in 1919. Birthdays include Choate Jacobs Montgomery Weaver and others with ages. Computers analyze nutritional content of meals at VA hospitals for dietitians.
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National Space & Aeronautics Administration
Gordon Cooper
White House
Glenn Hammond Curtiss
Hammondsport
N.Y
Curtiss
Thomas Baldwin
U.S
Alexander Graham Bell
Ing
Albany
New York City
Buffalo
Emmett Clay Choate
U. S
Florida
Columbus
Ohio
Albert C. Jacobs
Trinity College
Birmingham
Mich
Robert Montgomery
Beacon
N. Y
John Weaver
Evanston, Ill
Veterans Administration
Court News Marriage Licenses In Frederick County
Court notices list marriage licenses for Charles Nelson Yost 20 and Sara Ann Anderson 19 both of Frederick and Kenneth P Tinney 38 wid ower with Mary Jane Shoemaker 36 of Frederick. Property deeds show George F Slifer and wife to Ralph C Sigler County Ruth R Flautt to Maxine Rudy and Merril E Geisler and wife to...
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Charles Nelson Yost
Sara Ann Anderson
Frederick
Kenneth P. Tinney
Mary Jane Shoemaker
George F. Slifer
Ralph C. Sigler
Ruth R. Flautt
Maxine Rudy
Merril E. Geisler
4-H Meets Walkersville club talks plans trip
The Walkersville Junior and Senior Girls 4-H clubs met May 9 at the Walkersville Lutheran Church with 23 members and eight guests. Pamela Roderuck spoke on What Does 4-H Mean To You and Mrs. Nelen Dettbarn demonstrated How To Arrange Flowers. The Junior Girls plan a June 17 educational tour to Mount Vernon Arlington Cemetery and the 4-H Club Center.
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Walkersville
Walkersville Lutheran Church
Pamela Roderuck
Nelen Dettbarn
Mount Vernon
Arlington Cemetery
4-H Club
Pamela
Linda Roderick
Devilbiss Bridge Road
Demaris Crum
Chevy II Nova Travel Ads Highlight Economy and Comfort
An advertisement extols the Chevy II Nova as economical and versatile for family trips. It touts child-proof upholstery, ample trunk space, dual sun visors, and rust-preventing features. Various sedans wagons and sport models are offered with a "Trade N Travel Time" pitch to dealers.
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Fisher
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Frances Pickett
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I Cecil A Webb
Richard If Clarke
Grant S. Walker
Edgar M. Long
Elmer Lee Lambert
Gabon
Ozigo
Acajous
Douka
Okoume
Limba
Administratrix Sale
Orphans’ Court
Frederick County
Nellie M. Koontz
Madison Street
Frederick City
W. Russell Koontz
Chevrolet
Delphex
Julian Delphey
Wilbur F. Sheffield, JR
Delbert
Corvette
KEY
Chevrolet Sales, Inc
East Patrick ST
Frederick, Maryland
GENER
Rica
ST Family Clothing Chain
Arnel
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Hagerstown
Tunestone
Chevavile Road
Catonsville
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