World Health Reports 20 Million Syphilis Victims Worldwide
A World Health Organization secretariat review cites at least 98 million people globally suffer from venereal disease, with conservative estimates of 20 to 40 million syphilis cases at any moment. War conditions drive an upward trend, urging international action, revised treaties, and careful use of penicillin amid new diagnostic and treatment advances.
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Geneva
Secretariat
World Health Organization
Thorstein Guthe
Norway
Asia
Africa
Denmark
Finland
First World Health Assembly
Intermediate Dept Takes Straw Ride at Washington Picnic
The Intermediate Department of Calvary Methodist church journeyed on a straw ride to Washington on Saturday where they were entertained by the Rhode Island Methodist Church. They played softball and games before a picnic supper, served by the Washington fellowship. Russell Green aided transport. Frederick group led group singing and campfire services to end the evening. Frederick attendees included Shirley Keeney, Shirley Felton, Donna Jean Estherly, Betty Blair, Barbara Ann Sibert, Margaret Ann Wagbie, Hattie Snyder, Dorothy Snyder, Mary Ellen Poole, Jean Reeder, Nancy Shankle, Charlotte Blank, Sylvia Kelly, Messrs Eugene Sanders, August Pez, Ralph Marsden, and Harry Hamilton. Councilors were Miss Alta Ice, Miss Ethel Nichols, and Ruby Nichols. Mr. and Mrs. Green also attended.
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Calvary Methodist Church
Washington
Rhode Island Methodist Church
Washington Fellowship
Russell Green
Frederick
Shirley Keeney
Shirley Felton
Donna Jean Estherly
Betty Blair
Barbara Ann Sibert
Margaret Ann Wagbie
Hattie Snyder
Dorothy Snyder
Mary Ellen Poole
Jean Reeder
Nancy Shankle
Charlotte Blank
Sylvia Kelly
Miessers
Eugene Sanders
August Pez
Ralph Marsden
Harry Hamilton
Alta Ice
Miss Ethel
Ruby Nichols
Mrs. Green
Consumers Organize to Press Lower Meat Prices in Cumberland
Cumberland Maryland September report says the Progressive Citizens of America chapter opens a campaign to curb meat costs. Chairman Robert T. Kerlin urges housewives to buy meat under 55 cents per pound and accuse price gouging as no government action exists. PCA cites 50 groups and 25,000 members in Western Maryland, urging a chain telephone ask for price restraint.
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Cumberland
Maryland
Kerlin
PCA
Investigation Ordered After Douglas H. Fox Mine Disaster
Vice Admiral B H Bieri ordered an inquiry into the sinking of the U S Destroyer Douglas H Fox after reports it may have been off course when it struck a mine in the upper Adriatic, 18 miles off Trieste. Three killed, 212 injured, four critically, bodies to Udine morgue for repatriation. Captain Noakes cited British charts placing the ship several miles south of its Trieste Venice course and about nine minutes east of the minefield line.
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Irieste
B. H. Bieri
U.S. Mediterranean
U. S
Douglas H. Fox
Upper
Adriatic
Trieste
Udine
C. S. D. Noakes
Robert N. McFarlane
U. S. Second Naval Squadron
Eask Noakes
Venice
Railway Unions Seek 30 Percent Wage Increase
Five operating railway unions demand a 30 percent raise and minimum $3 daily increase with 44 working-rule changes. Direct negotiations with carriers to begin October 7 in Chicago, effective November 1, citing sky-rocketing living costs. Unions involved include BLE, B&L Eng and Eng, ORC, BR Trainmen, Switchmen's Union of North America, representing over 350,000 workers.
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Chicago
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Order of Railway Conductors
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
The
Switchmen’s Union of North America
Loose Handling Of Fund At Police Dept Christmas
Testimony to the Police Commission says about 225 dollars from soft drink and candy vending funds was found in Chief Frederick M Straley’s locker at headquarters. The commission noted loose handling of charity funds and a 1200 dollar surplus with inadequate records.
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Police Department
Frederick M. Straley
Police Commission
Straley
City Heart
Daniel E. Swomley
Swomley
Six
Sergt. Heffner
Chief Straley
Police Funds Controversy Over Christmas Envelopes
Chief Straley faced questions as details emerged about Christmas envelopes totaling 225 dollars and the distribution to 22 officers. He claimed 130 to 140 dollars remained in his locker while Sergeant Swamley admitted accepting funds to ensure others received their shares. An inked note about chickens appeared on poor fund records, prompting questions about proper accounting and notes. City Attorney Zimmerman criticized the handling during a conference in the mayor's office.
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Swamley
George Hoffman
Sergi
Swomley
Richard E Zimmerman
Chief Straley
Straley
Zonta To Provide Childs Christmas Gift Drive
Zonta Club in Amsterdam packed gifts for Louise Diekman a 13 year old adopted through Foster Parents Plan for War Children Inc. Items included clothing canned and dehydrated foods toys and school supplies. Club officers Eliza Spellman Ida Renn and Nan Roderick were named delegates and coordinators for upcoming events and meetings.
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Zonta Club
Amsterdam
Zonta
Louise Diekman
Foster Parents’ Plan For War Children, Inc
Nan Roderick
Men’s Service Club
Hallowe'en
Eliza Spellman
Zonta International
Mayflower Hotel
Washington
Ida Renn
Francis Scot
Key Rel
Police Commission to close four-part testimony on Chief Shaley case
Sergeant Swomley testified about a sealed envelope situation with Officer Hoffman and a military secret remark. The editor notes the series concludes after four articles on the Police Commission proceedings, charges against Chief Shaley dismissed.
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Swomley
Hoffman
Police Commission
Shaley
Russia Bars Visit Planned By Senators
Washington reports Senator Bridges said Russia refused to allow members of the Senate Appropriations Committee to enter the U S S R to inspect the U S Embassy operations in Moscow. The Foreign Ministry cited the visit as unsuitable, despite embassy appeals through the State Department for visas and a second request by Ambassador Walter Bedell Smith.
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Russia
Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Bridges
R-N. H
State Department
U.S.S.R
U. S
Moscow
Walter Bedell Smith
U_ S
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Men's Suis
Torcoats
W. Patrick S
Esmond
Frederic
South Market
George Hamilton
Dull
Deckle Edge Priants
Allen’s Co. Market
Barre
Barre Vermont
Hammaker Brothers
Hagerstown
Thurmont
Washington, D. C
Barre Guild
Bennett
Bennett’s
Hennelts
W. Pat. ST
Automobile House
Ralph W. Boyer
W. Patrick St
Warsaw
Zycie Warszawy
Western Maryland Trust CO
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
General Acceptance Corporation
Third Streets
Tyrone Power
Alice Faye
Roy
Roy Rogers
Sietsas
Hendrickson
Service Scotty's Market
Eastman
SOLAR
Federal
C. E. Cline & Son
Wes
Ae At
Soreek
Paramount
Afta Pna
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