Desertions Rise as Red Army Troops Return from Europe
Officials in the American zone in Germany estimate that about 75,000 Russian soldiers deserted since the war’s end, with numbers climbing daily. Moscow cites Western influence on troops in occupied areas and has ordered patrols and harsher penalties to curb defections, while no American desertions are reported.
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Red Army
Russia
Sreps
Germany
Sherm
Europe
Moscow
Freedom Train reveals steadfast patriotism through historic documents
Enormous crowds have crowded to see the Freedom Train exhibit. Reported lines lasting hours show deep eagerness for fundamental American ideas. The writings reveal the founders’ drive to create justice and opportunity, and a lasting faith in the nation’s independence and governance.
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Struggie
Fifty Years Ago Local Kems From The Columns Of The News
Fifty years ago on October 21 1897 readers saw the annual fair day brightened by sun after rain with attendance dipping yesterday. City officials discussed moving prisoners to the annex before trial and a library drive reached 440 subscribers ensuring library plans. The Jane Agnott Company performed Daughter of Corsica to a packed Quera House audience.
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Jane Agnott
Corsica
Quera House
Frederick Fair Aims For Strong Attendance Despite Rain
Twenty years ago at the Frederick Fair rain hampered opening but perfect weather drew large crowds. About 20,000 attended yesterday. Only fourteen marriage licenses were issued during fair week, blamed on bad weather rather than cost of living. Charles H. Butts, elected Register of Wills, announced Edward A. Toms as chief deputy and named Oliver H. Keefer and Miss Retta R. Armstrong as clerks. The coupe of Floyd Ahalt of Middletown was stolen from a South Court street parking space.
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Frederick Fair
Charles H. Butts
Register of Wills
Edward A. Toms
Oliver H. Keefer
Retta R. Armstrong
Floyd Ahalt
Middletown
South Court Street
Why do couples stay unhappy in marriage says Dorothy Dix
Dorothy Dix asks why fifty couples who love each other live in constant strife. She argues most quarrels stem from frustration of daily life, not true enmity, with blame shifting and lack of diplomacy driving damage to homes and relationships.
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Dorothy Dix
Bost
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Washington Daybook on State Department Press Culture
Washington Daybook surveys the State Department with George Marshall at the helm, noting off the record briefings and dense diplomacy, and critiques public relations staff. It recounts Les Biffle’s Midwest South trip exposing rising prices and anxious working poor, plus Tex Edwards’ Capitol Hill stories and Agriculture official Clint Anderson’s Chicago speech about a looming food crisis.
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Washington
State Department
George Marshall
Congress
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America
Francis H. Russell
Office of Public Affairs
Mike McDermott
Marshall
Biffle
Les Biffle
Senate
Midwest
South
Les
Harry Truman
Petrillo fires up radio ban under Taft-Hartley law
Washington headlines report James C Petrillo asserting a ban on recording music after January first, threatening radio and broadcast music, while critics warn of union power and potential legal challenges under the Taft Hartley act. The piece cites possible actions by employers and workers, and notes regulatory processes with the National Labor Relations Board.
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Congress
America
Warma October Keeps Mild Sunny Weather Across City
The Weather Bureau reported ongoing mild, sunny conditions with no rain forecast into Thursday. A weather anomaly last night dropped temperatures to 48 degrees near Culler Lake while the western station along Route 40 recorded 60 degrees, with breeze differences causing the spread.
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Frederick
Route 40
Tthe Station
Harvard College experiments with general education plan
Harvard College grapples with balancing specialization and breadth. Since 1869 the elective system evolved under Eliot, then concentration under Lowell, now readers test general courses in humanities social sciences and natural sciences to broaden vision. About 31 700 students take the new general courses this year.
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James Marlow
Boston
Harvard College
Harvard
Harvard University
Business
Charles W. Eliot
Eliot
A. Lawrence Lowell
Lowell
Social Situation Stuation Guidance Card
A concise shopping list for a child directs clear items to fetch from the store. It instructs to state exactly what is needed and to call if anything is forgotten, enabling quick, independent transactions without using a business phone.
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Weather station warmer than Virginia spots by about 15 to 20
The report notes the station remained warmer than several Virginia locations and Washington by roughly 15 to 20 degrees, indicating comparative temperature conditions while air circulation stayed active.
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Virginia
Washington
Weddings Bring Ties Across States and Cities in Autumn
Multiple society notices detail weddings and engagements across Maryland Virginia and Iowa. Charlotte Beall marries Lt John Brooks in Gaithersburg with Navy officials and Washington reception. Ethelene Harper wed Henry Thurmont area. Virginia Pike and Wilbur Whipp wed at Fort Lincoln Chapel. Drucilla Breedon ties with Thomas Lake in Hagerstown. engagements include Charles Rapp and Ersentine Steep with Mt. Rainier ceremony planned.
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Albert Rapp
Knoxville
Charles
Ersentine Steep
The Curse of Work
A Babson Newspaper Syndication piece argues that most life events are shaped by forces beyond individual control. It cites Jesus teaching that worry is futile and unproductive, urging trust in God who provides for all creation and values people above birds and flowers.
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L. Vouglass
Jesus
Vocabulary Notes On Misused English Words
A compact summary of common errors in usage and pronunciation with examples. Highlights include misused phrases like This is the home of Mr Smith and how to pronounce villain as vil-in not yil-yun. It also covers spelling notes for plainness, and defines repository as a storage place for safekeeping.
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Mr. Smith
Jonson
Horse or Auto Choose: Brainy Beast Led by Humans
In this short verse from N. A. Lufburrow the horse proves more responsive and reliable, while the auto stalls when gas runs low or hunger appears. The speaker declares the horse a star and favors riding over driving the car.
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N. A. Lufburrow
Lecture on invasion of France to be held at Boelock Armory
Fifth in a seven part illustrated series on World War II Allied campaigns will be presented at Boelock Armory tonight. The talk covers invasion planning and execution in France with details on forces and factors used. Hood College and local high school history students receive special invitations. public admission is open.
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Boelock
France
Hood College
New Marvin Memorial Methodist Church Opens in Silver Spring
The XEW Auditorium hosted the first services at the newly completed Marvin Memorial Methodist church in Silver Spring. About forty new members joined the congregation led by Rev. Marion S. Michael in his third year as full-time pastor. Family Night services featured Rev. Dr Walter M. Michael and Rev. Cameron McIntire assisted by Morgan church. Dolly M. Fauxville announces engagement to Gene Franconville of Harrisburg with a December wedding planned.
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Marvin Memorial Methodist Church
Silver Spring
Marion
Michael
Walter M. Michael
Center Street Methodist Church
Cumberland
Cameron McIntire
Morgan Church
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