Move in Korea raises Western Europe hopes for America
A Presbyterian minister from Muncie Indiana reports after a seven week Europe tour that U S actions in Korea boosted American prestige abroad. He says Western Europe sees swift military moves and UN backed action as proof of American leadership restoring non Communist hope and deterring Soviet aims. He notes memories of isolationism and Wilsonism now tempered by Korea's demonstration of resolve.
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United States
Europe
Korea
Lewis W. Gishler
Muncie
Ind
United States States
Ted
Asia
Britain
France
Italy
America
United Nations
Wilson
League of Nations
1928 fashions and home decor gain a retro twist
A quirky survey notes interior decorators favoring a cozy corner look while trends swing, and enthusiasts praise bold color schemes. An economist cites the value of owning even a second-hand car as a practical advantage, amid playful reminiscences of a coast wedding by phone and a tongue-in-cheek progress report on design and fashion.
Bird That Gave Wolf Calls Gone
Verla Freeman reports a missing bird that previously responded to her with a low whistle and a greeting. The case notes the bird’s habit of greeting women and the mystery surrounding its disappearance in Bakersfield California.
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Bakersfield
Calif
Verla Freeman
Cockatee
Babe
Ly Becagne Sorreume
Ne “Woll Calle
Five Percenters and Influence Peddlers in Procurement
A second dispatch notes rough practices by Five Percenters and influence brokers seeking defense contracts. Promoters target distressed unemployment areas with idle plants, selling government bids via White House and procurement offices, while arguing to protect small firms. Competitive bidding remains the taxpayer safeguard, though negotiated contracts persist for secret materials and educational orders.
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Washington
Ashington
NEA
Basia
White House
Truman
National Defense
Chiefs of Staff
Commission
Department of Commerce
Department of Labor
Lindaud C. Warren
Warren
Kelly-Springfield
Cumberland
Armed Services
Iooldiers
Sta Washington
Iito
How to figure Social Security pension changes explained
The article outlines new Social Security rules as of Sept 1 and future reforms. It uses a detailed example of a man named Jones to show how earnings, quarters of coverage, and a conversion table affect monthly pension and adjustments through 1952.
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Marlow
Washington
Jones
G. Ce
Mc Court
W Boyle's Column on Soldiers and Home Brand Loyalty
In Korea soldiers cling to home habits, demanding familiar brands from post exchanges. The piece notes morale gains when troops can buy name brands, including cigarettes, toothpaste, snuff, and razor blades, easing adjustment to war. It also touches on Social Security credits and pension calculations affecting veterans' incentives.
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Hau Korea
Korea
Hitler
Germany
Potomac Edison Advertising Push Attracts New Industries
PE launches an ad campaign highlighting the Upper Potomac region’s labor pool and accessibility to major markets. A Modern Industry feature promotes PE’s survey backed advantages as part of a broader effort to draw new industries to the area.
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Potomac Edison Company
Modern Industry
Upper Potomac
Remarkable Washington County woman Mary Schnebly recalled
The article remembers Mary Schnebly widow of Co. David Schnebly who lived on the Garden of Eden Farm and was seen in 1874 during the centennial of the Reformed Church. It also discusses contact lenses, their fitting, uses, and myths, alongside anecdotes on health and daily life.
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Washington County
Mary Schnebly
David Schnebly
Schnebly
Ton Litton
Dawnaville Pike
Daily Mail
Newton Litton
Cherry Run
Noted Reflections and Local News From Hagerstown
A devotional poem offers counsel on humility and perseverance for a young man. The page recalls Mary Wolgrampt at the signing of the Declaration, a fishing trip by Harold Hoffman catching a 50 pound marlin, and praise for MacFarlane and his wife for civic leadership in Maryland. Police ID confusion over a fatal Indian Springs truck incident is clarified as Raymond Litten after a wildfire of concern among neighbors.
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Hagerstown
Harold Hoffman
Ocean City
Maryland
Hoffman
Martin
George Tingle
Jesse Myara
Lloyd Hoffman
Tingle
Hoffman Fieh
Ian Ross McFarlane
George H. Fallon
MacFarlane
WJEJ
Capitol
Baltimore
Rep
Fallon
Tan Ross MacFarlane
United States
MacFarlanesse
Plane crash survivor recalls calm aboard wrecked airliner
Mrs Katherine Byron widow of former congressman William D. Byron of Williamsport spoke after landing in Denver of the 52 passengers and crew on the American Airlines jet. She praised the crew and noted the passengers remained composed during the emergency.
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Katherine Edgar Byron
Foremerly
Williamsport
Denver
Colorado
Byron
William D. Byron
American Airlines
Eastern Airlines
Atlanta
Georgia
Garbage cart withdrawn by Civic League at Williamsport
Jottings report the Civic League in Williamsport withdrawing the garbage cart from service for unknown reasons. Citizens are urged to dispose of their garbage themselves. A Sharpsburg lodges picnic draws large crowds with bands from Boonshoro Rohrere ville and Charles Town. James Murdy of Pen Mar展示 a peach plum object grown on Lewis Brown's farm near Deerfield about the size of a White Heath peach.
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Civic League At
Williamsport
League
Sharpsburg
Poffenberger
Boonshoro
Rohrereville
Charles Town
James Murdy
Pen Mar
Lewis Brown
Deerfield
Community mobilizes for clothing as schools reopen
The Social Service calls for clothing and aid as county schools near opening and cold weather arrives. Many families lack income and reserves, leaving children without adequate garments.
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Social Service
Bec
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Washington Correspondent
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Congress
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Grant Hed
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Mary Wolgrampt
George Washington
Leonard
Forsythe
Indian Springs District
Hay
Alaint
Welfare Board
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YMCA
Big Pool
Harry Wolf
Wolf
City Park
Mercersburg
Edgar Fallon
Jack Byers
W. H. Wheeler
U. S. Forest Service
Lions Club
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