Washington County Casualty List Reaches 81 In Korea
Local officials report two more casualties among Washington County men in Korea, bringing the total to 81. The county shows a high casualty rate with about 800 residents enlisted or drafted since the war began, far exceeding national figures.
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Auto Taxes Spark Major Protests From Industry
Auto industry spokesmen told the Senate Finance Committee that new tax legislation would raise auto prices by about $30 per car, with the House plan hiking excise on autos to 10 percent. Charles C. Freed of Salt Lake City of the National Automobile Dealers Association warned that the tax would push many buyers out of the market as the car remains the most taxed essential for the average family.
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County Hero Receives Silver Star for Valor in Korea
Pvt. Milford N. Rowland, 19, of Williamsport, posthumously awarded the Silver Star for bravery during three weeks in the Korean theater. The presentation to his mother, Mrs. Katherine Rowland, is set for Friday at Potomac Post No. 202 American Legion, with Col. Arthur H. Shreve expected to officiate under presidential direction. Rowland died near Tangu on September 17, 1960.
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Washington County To Enroll Over A Thousand First Graders
Health officials urge parents to give children a full physical Exam before school opens. Brish notes many parents already checkups, vaccination is legal requirement, and Riley stresses timely immunizations to ensure any needed treatments proceed before Labor Day. Birth rates after World War II promise a large first grade year.
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Physician urges preschool physical exams for immunisation
Dr Riley says routine immunisation for all infants and preschool children includes whooping cough and tetanus. Even healthy looking kids benefit from a preschool physical to catch hidden conditions early.
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